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How the UK’s New Medium Helicopter award strengthens AW149’s European prospects

17th July 2026

The UK advanced its long-delayed New Medium Helicopter programme in March with a £1 billion order for 23 Leonardo AW149s. While the deal could provide a foundation for further UK and European export orders, funding pressures and previous delays continue to cloud the programme’s future.

Canadian observer status reinforces GCAP’s strength in emerging ‘middle power’ bloc

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Canadian observer status reinforces GCAP’s strength in emerging ‘middle power’ bloc

17th July 2026

The significant setback seen by FCAS earlier this year has secured GCAP’s position as Europe’s future sixth-generation fighter, while Canada’s potential observer status could push the programme into the next stage.

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Pivotal has demonstrated its lightweight electric VTOL aircraft, BlackFly, live at SOF Week 2025, as the company positions the platform for special operations and wider defence applications.

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Farnborough 2018: Industry awaits USAF decision on T-X trainer

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Farnborough 2018: Industry awaits USAF decision on T-X trainer

16th July 2018

Industry is waiting with bated breath for the US Air Force to pick its new Advanced Pilot Trainer (T-X) aircraft. Speaking with Shephard at Farnborough on …

Raytheon UK CEO talks FIA 2018

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Raytheon UK CEO talks FIA 2018

16th July 2018

The week before Farnborough International Airshow 2018, Shephard Studio spoke to Raytheon UK CEO, Richard Daniel, about what vistors can expect from Raytheon at the …

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Welcome to FIA 2018 | Raytheon

16th July 2018

Senior Staff Reporter Beth Maundrill introduces Shephard Studio's Farnborough International Airshow 2018 coverage from the Raytheon Pavilion. Studio will be covering all the news and …

Farnborough 2018: Team Tempest tempting global interest in new platform

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Farnborough 2018: Team Tempest tempting global interest in new platform

16th July 2018

As Britain faces a tumultuous political future outside the European Union, Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson used this year's Farnborough airshow to highlight the government’s commitment …

Farnborough 2018: SkyX pushes service model for unmanned business (video)

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Farnborough 2018: SkyX pushes service model for unmanned business (video)

16th July 2018

As the commercial UAS sector continues to mature, companies have to be able to offer a variety of services to potential customers and diversify business …

Farnborough 2018: Industry competitors united on accelerating FVL timelines

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Farnborough 2018: Industry competitors united on accelerating FVL timelines

16th July 2018

The main industry figures involved in developing the US Army’s medium lift FVL aircraft, commonly referred to as capability set 3, are working together to …

MH-47G Block II Chinooks for USASOAC

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MH-47G Block II Chinooks for USASOAC

16th July 2018

Boeing has received a $139.8 million contract from the US Army Special Operations Aviation Command for the delivery of four MH-47G Chinook Block II helicopters, …

Farnborough 2018: Swedish Air Force outline air defence wish list

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Farnborough 2018: Swedish Air Force outline air defence wish list

16th July 2018

The Swedish Air Force is looking to a future of more unmanned capabilities as part of its enhanced air defence over the next few decades …

Key themes at FIA 2018 | Raytheon

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Key themes at FIA 2018 | Raytheon

16th July 2018

There will be a number of key themes that companies such as Raytheon will be highlighting this week at Farnborough International Airshow 2018. Studio will …

Slovak MoD plans to procure 3D radars

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Slovak MoD plans to procure 3D radars

16th July 2018

The Slovak Ministry of Defence (MoD) has approved plans to procure new 3D radars through government-to-government sales, the MoD announced on 11 July. Between the …

Farnborough: CAE details capabilities of new 700MR (video)

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Farnborough: CAE details capabilities of new 700MR (video)

16th July 2018

With flight training increasingly being conducted on simulators, the integration of cross domain capabilities is widely regarded as the next vital step in the industry. …

Farnborough 2018: UK helicopters in Transition

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Farnborough 2018: UK helicopters in Transition

16th July 2018

After 15 years of continuous operations, the UK’s Joint Helicopter Command, which runs the Chinook, Gazelle, Puma and Merlin fleets, is currently in a state …

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