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Paris Air Show 2025: Poland orders Apache targeting systems and will establish local support facility

In 2024, Poland agreed to purchase 96 Boeing AH-64E Apache combat helicopters in a deal worth as much as US$12 billion. The deal included 97 AN/ASQ-170 modernised target acquisition and designation sight/AN/AAR-11 modernised pilot night vision sensors (M-TADS/PNVS).

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Paris Air Show 2025: New capabilities, partnerships and next-gen programmes remain priority for industry

As European countries increase their defence budgets, the Paris Air Show will look to how the aerospace industry’s responds, with programme progression, new technology and industrial partnerships all expected to take centre stage at Le Bourget.

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Paris Air Show 2025: Airbus Helicopters unveils new crewed-uncrewed teaming solution

The solution, named HTeaming, has already been tested in flight with a Spanish Navy H135 helicopter and an Airbus Flexrotor uncrewed aerial system (UAS).

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Poland reassesses equipment priorities as S-70i Black Hawk acquisition stopped

The country first entered negotiations for the procurement of Black Hawk helicopters in 2023. Now, the reassessment marks a shift in the country’s military equipment and strategic needs in light of the Ukraine conflict.

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Mark Burnand, Chief Test Pilot at Leonardo Helicopters UK, talks through the advanced avionics on board the latest generation battlefield utility AW149 helicopter.

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The Combat Veteran - 40 Years of the Chinook in the UK

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NHI establishes corrosion action plan for NH90s

24th July 2014

NHIndustries has finalised an action plan aimed at preventing further occurrence of corrosion issues on its NH90 aircraft. After feedback from the Dutch MoD, NHI …
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New BAE Systems’ Gen3 CMWS orders from US Army

23rd July 2014

BAE Systems has been awarded $40 million worth of contracts by the US Army for its third-generation (Gen3) Common Missile Warning System (CMWS). The orders …
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Farnborough: Challenges face military helicopter market (video)

22nd July 2014

Alix Leboulanger, research analyst for aerospace and defence at Frost & Sullivan, talks to Shephard Media about the state of the military helicopter market and …
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Maritime Moving Target Indication added to I-Master

21st July 2014

Thales has enhanced its I-Master radar with the addition of a Maritime Moving Target Indication (MMTI) mode, expanding the system’s relevance for manned and unmanned …
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Farnborough: Cockpit display showcased (video)

18th July 2014

Selex ES used the Farnborough International Airshow to showcase its Innovative Avionics and Cockpit System. The system features a high fidelity, multi-touch display and an …
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AgustaWestland, Kongsberg sign co-operation agreement

18th July 2014

AgustaWestland has made moves to expand cooperation with Kongsberg for the Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) of dynamic components for a range of AgustaWestland helicopters, …
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Farnborough: Maiden ‘unmanned’ flight scheduled for SW-4

18th July 2014

AgustaWestland expects to make the first unmanned flight of its SW-4 Solo Optionally Piloted Helicopter (OPH) by the end of the year, company executives have …
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Airbus Helicopters embarks on Clean Sky 2 programme

17th July 2014

Airbus Helicopters will lead the design of a large-scale compound rotorcraft demonstrator dubbed LifeRCraft (Low Impact Fast & Efficient RotorCraft) as part of Europe’s Clean …
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Farnborough: Interest grows in APKWS

17th July 2014

BAE Systems plans to expand its APKWS market into the US Army and US Navy rotary and fixed wing fleets as well as overseas to …
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Farnborough: AW149 ready for global market

17th July 2014

AgustaWestland is confident its AW149 multi-role helicopter is ready for the international market, after announcing Italian military certification of the platform during the Farnborough International …
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AgustaWestland announces new orders from Farnborough

16th July 2014

AgustaWestland has kicked off the Farnborough International Airshow with the signing of a number of new contracts with military and civil customers. The Bangladesh Air …
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Farnborough: AgustaWestland awarded FASGW integration contract

16th July 2014

The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has awarded a £90 million contract to AgustaWestland to integrate the Future Anti-Surface Guided Weapon (FASGW) onto the Royal …
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Farnborough: Aero Sekur advances helicopter survivability range

16th July 2014

Aero Sekur has used the Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) to launch a new lightweight crash-worthy fuel tank, and showcase its range of emergency flotation and …
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Merlin Mk2 helicopters complete Exercise Deep Blue

15th July 2014

Nine Royal Navy Merlin Mk2 helicopters have taken part in Exercise Deep Blue in the Atlantic Ocean, simulating their anti-submarine warfare, maritime patrol and casualty …
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Farnborough: Merlin MKII formally introduced to service

15th July 2014

Lockheed Martin has used the Farnborough International Airshow to formally announce the early entry into service date of the Maritime Merlin HM Mk2. The Royal …
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Farnborough: TRU wins Bell 525 simulator contract

15th July 2014

TRU Simulation + Training has been awarded a contract by Boeing for the Bell Helicopter 525 Relentless Full Flight Simulator (FFS), it was announced at …
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Farnborough: Bell Helicopter targets European market

15th July 2014

Bell Helicopter has signalled its intent to increase market participation in Europe, announcing several new contracts and initiatives in the region at the Farnborough International …
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GDUK details Tactical Processing System work for MLSP

14th July 2014

General Dynamics UK has begun modification work on its Tactical Processing System for integration into the Royal Navy’s AW101 Merlin Mk4 helicopter. The work is …
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Farnborough: Boeing bullish about state of rotorcraft business

14th July 2014

Despite a projected fall in production numbers of US military rotorcraft in coming years, Boeing remains bullish about the long-term health of the segment. The …

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