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Eastern European helicopter modernisation could open doors for Western manufacturers

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Eastern European helicopter modernisation could open doors for Western manufacturers

19th March 2026

With some Eastern European countries already upgrading their helicopter fleets to incorporate Western technology, the region presents potential future opportunities for defence companies.

Drone wars: countries are looking for answers but do companies have the solutions?

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Drone wars: countries are looking for answers but do companies have the solutions?

18th March 2026

Manufacturers are speeding up their counter-drone development efforts as countries increasingly focus on procurements to provide battlefield and national protection.

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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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Congress approves ISR G550s for Australia

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Congress approves ISR G550s for Australia

3rd July 2017

The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announced that the State Department has approved the sale to Australia of up to five Gulfstream G550 aircraft, …

Thai army to buy four more Black Hawks

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Thai army to buy four more Black Hawks

3rd July 2017

The Royal Thai Army (RTA) will order four more UH-60M Black Hawks from Sikorsky after receiving US congressional approval. This acquisition will enable the RTA …

Singapore reorganises military to fight terrorism

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Singapore reorganises military to fight terrorism

30th June 2017

Terrorism is the Singapore Ministry of Defence’s (MINDEF) top priority, and it has taken numerous measures to defend the island across all spectrums. Defence Minister …

BDA awarded C-17A contract

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BDA awarded C-17A contract

30th June 2017

Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) has been awarded an Australian C-17A sustainment services contract worth AUD $70 million ($53.15 million), the Australian Department of Defence (DoD) …

SKCG receives Second S-92 helicopter

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SKCG receives Second S-92 helicopter

30th June 2017

The South Korea Coast Guard (SKCG) has received its second S-92 search and rescue helicopter from Sikorsky, Lockheed Martin announced on 27 June. The unit will …

Apache Helicopter fires high-energy laser

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Apache Helicopter fires high-energy laser

29th June 2017

A high-energy laser mounted on an Apache AH-64 attack helicopter acquired and hit an unmanned target during a recent firing test conducted at White Sands …

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ViaSat receives MIDS JTRS contract

29th June 2017

ViaSat will supply Multifunctional Information Distribution System (MIDS) Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS) to the US Navy and US Air Force (USAF) under a $88.3 …

Beechcraft T-6C achieves EASA certification

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Beechcraft T-6C achieves EASA certification

29th June 2017

Beechcraft’s T-6C military trainer aircraft has achieved European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification, Textron Aviation Defense announced on 26 June. The certification will support configuration …

German armed forces receives final H145M

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German armed forces receives final H145M

29th June 2017

Airbus Helicopters has delivered the 15th and final H145M multi-role helicopter to the German armed forces (Bundeswehr), the company announced on 26 June.  Stationed in …

Guardian sale could signal US policy change

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Guardian sale could signal US policy change

29th June 2017

The White House approved the sale of 22 non-weaponised MQ-9B Guardian UAVs to India on 21 June, perhaps signalling a policy shift in terms of …

Saab’s IDAS for H225M Caracal helicopters

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Saab’s IDAS for H225M Caracal helicopters

28th June 2017

Saab will supply its Integrated Defensive Aids Suite (IDAS) to Airbus Helicopters for use on H225M Caracal multi-role utility aircraft, the company announced on 23 …

USAF Block 50 GCS passes CDR

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USAF Block 50 GCS passes CDR

28th June 2017

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has successfully completed the critical design review (CDR) of the US Air Force’s (USAF) Advanced Cockpit Block 50 Ground Control Station …

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