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Leonardo UK “optimistic” on further Proteus funding, confirms international interest

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Leonardo UK “optimistic” on further Proteus funding, confirms international interest

24th February 2026

The Proteus demonstrator is being pitched as a key platform showcasing the UK’s capabilities to build autonomous systems, with Leonardo in ongoing discussions about the future of the programme with the Royal Navy and UK Ministry of Defence.

France and India secure long-term defence roadmap built on shared production

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France and India secure long-term defence roadmap built on shared production

20th February 2026

Expanded fighter jet and missile production, next-generation engine cooperation and helicopter assembly deals have all been struck between the two countries, signalling a strengthening bilateral partnership between France and India.

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  • UK MoD awards Leonardo with £1 billion New Medium Helicopter contract

    UK MoD awards Leonardo with £1 billion New Medium Helicopter contract

  • UK’s New Medium Helicopter deal finalisation on horizon, alludes Leonardo CEO

    UK’s New Medium Helicopter deal finalisation on horizon, alludes Leonardo CEO

  • NSPA outlines next steps for NATO’s Next-Generation Rotorcraft Capability effort

    NSPA outlines next steps for NATO’s Next-Generation Rotorcraft Capability effort

  • “Dramatic leaps in processing capability”: how GDMS–UK is evolving mission systems for the modern battlespace

    “Dramatic leaps in processing capability”: how GDMS–UK is evolving mission systems for the modern battlespace

  • UK MoD awards Leonardo with £1 billion New Medium Helicopter contract

    UK MoD awards Leonardo with £1 billion New Medium Helicopter contract

  • UK’s New Medium Helicopter deal finalisation on horizon, alludes Leonardo CEO

    UK’s New Medium Helicopter deal finalisation on horizon, alludes Leonardo CEO

  • NSPA outlines next steps for NATO’s Next-Generation Rotorcraft Capability effort

    NSPA outlines next steps for NATO’s Next-Generation Rotorcraft Capability effort

  • France and India secure long-term defence roadmap built on shared production

    France and India secure long-term defence roadmap built on shared production

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Germany acquires additional 20 H145M helicopters

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Germany acquires additional 20 H145M helicopters

15th December 2025

The order for the extra helicopters comes from an agreement penned in December 2023, with the German Army receiving the bulk of the platforms.

US Navy seeks new sensors for the CH-53K King Stallion heavy-lift helicopter

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US Navy seeks new sensors for the CH-53K King Stallion heavy-lift helicopter

10th December 2025

The US Navy intends to publish a draft request for proposals in Q2 2026 and conduct an open competition for the supply of new electro-optical and infrared capabilities for the CH-53K heavy-lift helicopter.

India finally powers up engine production as it prepares to talk platforms with Putin

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India finally powers up engine production as it prepares to talk platforms with Putin

3rd December 2025

Engine technology has been thrust into the spotlight ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to India this week, with the Su-57, S-400 and Kamov-226 expected to be high on the agenda.

Boeing to build Apache AH-64E attack helicopters for Poland, Egypt and Kuwait

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Boeing to build Apache AH-64E attack helicopters for Poland, Egypt and Kuwait

27th November 2025

The $4.7 billion international order for the three countries will see production conclude around May 2032.

India reopens hunt for reconnaissance and surveillance helicopters

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India reopens hunt for reconnaissance and surveillance helicopters

19th November 2025

The extended deadline for vendors highlights the complexity of the procurement for India, with numerous vendors positioning themselves for the programme.

US military foresees growing use of 3D printing

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US military foresees growing use of 3D printing

13th November 2025

Advanced manufacturing has evolved to meet military requirements and now supports multiple US critical assets, including Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, F-18, F-22, F-35, Bradley, HMMWV and Patriot.

Hunt begins for drone to team with British Army Apaches

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Hunt begins for drone to team with British Army Apaches

6th November 2025

Known as Project Nyx, the flagship opportunity would look to award up to four contracts for initial development of the ACP concept demonstrator by 2026.

Italy moves to procure third batch of 29 AW249 helicopters

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Italy moves to procure third batch of 29 AW249 helicopters

30th October 2025

The €1.22 billion (US$1.41 billion) follow-on order for the additional helicopters will complement the 19 AW249 already ordered by Italy.

US Army order for CH-47F Block II aircraft takes total contracted to 18 in rapid fielding effort

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US Army order for CH-47F Block II aircraft takes total contracted to 18 in rapid fielding effort

22nd October 2025

Boeing has delivered six Chinook CH-47F Block II production helicopters to the US Army, with the helicopters now undergoing a series of evaluations to demonstrate their enhanced capabilities. The company is working with the army on a path f...

AUSA 2025: US Army and Bell squeeze MV-75 programme

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AUSA 2025: US Army and Bell squeeze MV-75 programme

17th October 2025

The MV-75, previously V-280, was originally designed as an assault aircraft which would replace some of the Black Hawk helicopters and add speed as a tilt-rotor platform. It is now envisioned to add a greater multirole capability reminiscen...

Sikorsky wins five-year $11 billion US Marine Corps contract for CH-53K helicopters

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Sikorsky wins five-year $11 billion US Marine Corps contract for CH-53K helicopters

29th September 2025

The follow-on order for CH-53K helicopters is the largest one to date for the type and will see deliveries carried out from 2029 to 2034.

Royal New Zealand Navy outlines modernisation goals

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Royal New Zealand Navy outlines modernisation goals

2nd September 2025

The Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) has a crunch time coming up as it looks to refresh its fleet before 2040, and prepares to begin operating Sikorsky MH-60R helicopters, although it is at the back of a long ordering queue. A key part of any ...

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