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

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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 showcases BlackFly eVTOL at SOF Week with eyes on military adoption (video)

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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Safran, TAI to support Thai heli engines

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Safran, TAI to support Thai heli engines

23rd June 2017

Safran Helicopter Engines has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Thai Aviation Industries (TAI) to support helicopter engines operated by the Thai armed forces, the …

Paris Air Show: Experts focus on Korean border

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Paris Air Show: Experts focus on Korean border

23rd June 2017

Autonomous Device Experts is putting forward the Vivace UAS and Pathfinder seismic detection sensor for possible use by South Korea along sensitive border areas. The …

Paris Air Show: Hot off the press (video)

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Paris Air Show: Hot off the press (video)

23rd June 2017

Despite this year's Paris Air Show being a scorcher, with temperatures unseasonably high, the Shephard team worked to provide all the aviation news from the …

Ka-226T helicopter JV registered in India

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Ka-226T helicopter JV registered in India

23rd June 2017

Russian Helicopters and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) have registered a joint venture (JV) for the production of Ka-226T light helicopters in India, Russian Helicopters announced …

Rolls-Royce opens defence SDC in UK

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Rolls-Royce opens defence SDC in UK

22nd June 2017

Rolls-Royce has opened a new service delivery centre (SDC) at Royal Air Force Lossiemouth in Scotland, the company announced on 19 June. Established in partnership …

Paris Air Show: Additional payload requirement for MEUAS III

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Paris Air Show: Additional payload requirement for MEUAS III

22nd June 2017

The NAVAIR and MEUSS III awards announced recently, which will enable Textron Systems to put itself forward for future UAS-based tasking orders, has been met positively …

Arriel 2L2 makes first ground run

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Arriel 2L2 makes first ground run

22nd June 2017

The engine that will power South Korea’s Light Armed Helicopter (LAH) has made its first ground run, Safran announced on 20 June. The Arriel 2L2 …

Lockheed to support Sniper, LANTIRN pods

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Lockheed to support Sniper, LANTIRN pods

22nd June 2017

The US Air Force has awarded Lockheed Martin an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract to provide sustainment support for Sniper Advanced Targeting Pods (ATP) and LANTIRN navigation …

Paris Air Show: Rafael showcase Drone Dome laser capability

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Paris Air Show: Rafael showcase Drone Dome laser capability

22nd June 2017

Rafael has debuted the laser capability of its Drone Dome anti-UAV system at Paris Air Show, the latest upgrade to a system designed for the …

Thales’ helicopter FFMS for Kuwait forces

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Thales’ helicopter FFMS for Kuwait forces

22nd June 2017

Thales will provide the Kuwait military with flight and mission training solutions for the H225M Caracal helicopters on order from Airbus Helicopters, the company announced on …

Construction of fifth SDTA CH-53K begins

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Construction of fifth SDTA CH-53K begins

22nd June 2017

Spirit AeroSystems has started assembly of the fifth System Demonstration Test Article CH-53K King Stallion helicopter for the US Marine Corps, the company announced on 19 …

Paris Air Show: KC-390 preps for IOC (video)

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Paris Air Show: KC-390 preps for IOC (video)

22nd June 2017

Embraer’s KC-390 transport aircraft is on track to achieve initial operating capability (IOC) later this year, with the aircraft recently completing armoured vehicle and cargo loading qualifications. …

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