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UK’s New Medium Helicopter deal finalisation on horizon, alludes Leonardo CEO

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A potential announcement within days could end speculation around the UK Ministry of Defence’s procurement direction for the NMH programme.

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UK Royal Navy notes hybrid air wing progress with eyes on Peregrine drone development

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The Royal Navy’s Maritime Aviation Transformation (MATX) initiative aims to modernise aviation capabilities to use uncrewed systems where possible, supporting its goal of a hybrid air wing by 2040.

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