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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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Avalon 2017: JORN upgrade award imminent

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Avalon 2017: JORN upgrade award imminent

3rd March 2017

A decision on the upgrade to Australia's Jindalee Operational Radar Network (JORN) is imminent with the two bidding companies, Lockheed Martin Australia and BAE Systems …

Avalon 2017: F-35A woos Australia

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Avalon 2017: F-35A woos Australia

3rd March 2017

The platform generating the greatest interest at the Avalon Air Show was the arrival of the Lockheed Martin F-35A fighter, with a pair of the …

Avalon 2017: Saab tries to hook NZ on Swordfish

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Avalon 2017: Saab tries to hook NZ on Swordfish

2nd March 2017

New Zealand's future requirement for a maritime patrol aircraft to replace the in-service Lockheed Martin P-3K2 Orion is attracting a number of contenders, including Saab's …

Avalon 2017: RAAF announces MRTT FOC and upgrade

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Avalon 2017: RAAF announces MRTT FOC and upgrade

2nd March 2017

The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) announced at the Avalon Air Show on 2 March that its fleet of Airbus A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) …

DJI introduces M200 series UAS

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DJI introduces M200 series UAS

2nd March 2017

DJI has introduced the new Matrice 200 (M200) UAS series designed for aerial inspections and data collection.The UAS have folding bodies and are compatible with …

Heli-Expo 2017: Four H125s to training school

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Heli-Expo 2017: Four H125s to training school

2nd March 2017

Qinetiq has ordered four H125 single engine helicopters from Airbus Helicopters in a deal worth £15 million (US$18 million).The aircraft will be used for the …

MS-177 sensor flies on Global Hawk

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MS-177 sensor flies on Global Hawk

2nd March 2017

Flight testing of the MS-177 sensor on the RQ-4 Global Hawk has begun at Northrop Grumman's Palmdale, California facility, the company announced on 1 March.This …

Stratobus prepares for lift-off

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Stratobus prepares for lift-off

2nd March 2017

Thales Alenia Space is on course to fly a full-scale prototype of its Stratobus high-altitude 'drone satellite' by 2020, with a sub-scale demonstrator expected to …

​Airbus secures first HForce sales

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​Airbus secures first HForce sales

2nd March 2017

Airbus Helicopters has confirmed that HForce is alive with the sound of sales, the company revealing it has sold two versions of the weapon system …

Leonardo to work on RWUAS CCD Phase 2

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Leonardo to work on RWUAS CCD Phase 2

2nd March 2017

Leonardo UK will work on the Rotary Wing Unmanned Air System, Capability Concept Demonstrator (RWUAS CCD) Phase 2 programme under a contract with the UK …

Avalon 2017: Lockheed Martin Australia to open demo centre

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Avalon 2017: Lockheed Martin Australia to open demo centre

2nd March 2017

The Australian Defence Force (ADF) is currently undertaking a number of projects to network and integrate capabilities throughout defence. These include initiatives contained within Plan …

New command transforms European SOF

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New command transforms European SOF

2nd March 2017

On 16 February, three NATO members signed an agreement which could have significant implications for the command and control (C2) structures of the international special …

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