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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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India clears Boeing helicopter deal

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India clears Boeing helicopter deal

22nd September 2015

India has cleared the procurement of 22 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters and 15 CH-47F Chinook heavy lifters for the Indian Air Force.  The country’s Cabinet …

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L-3 supports Apache upgrade

22nd September 2015

Science and Engineering Services has selected L-3 Communications to provide its Manned/Unmanned Teaming-eXpanded Capabilities (MUMT-X) system in support of  the US Army’s Apache helicopter programme. …

DSEI 2015: Taming the Wildcat (video)

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DSEI 2015: Taming the Wildcat (video)

17th September 2015

The Royal Navy has revealed more details about trials it is conducting in the Gulf region to expand the capabilities of its new AW159 Wildcat …

DSEI 2015: Australia mulls lessons of helicopter renewal (video)

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DSEI 2015: Australia mulls lessons of helicopter renewal (video)

17th September 2015

The Australian Defence Force has undergone a comprehensive renewal of its helicopter fleet in recent years, with mixed results. While the foreign military sale purchase …

UK Merlin Mk2 fleet achieves FOC

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UK Merlin Mk2 fleet achieves FOC

16th September 2015

Merlin Mk2, the British Royal Navy’s anti-submarine warfare helicopter, has officially achieved Full Operating Capability (FOC) on schedule, the UK Department of Defence announced on …

DSEI 2015: SW-4 flying solo for MoD (video)

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DSEI 2015: SW-4 flying solo for MoD (video)

15th September 2015

The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has concluded a two-year long study looking at unmanned rotary wing systems, including conducting simulated deck landings with a …

Rockwell Collins to provide CRH avionics

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Rockwell Collins to provide CRH avionics

15th September 2015

Sikorsky has selected Rockwell Collins to supply avionics for its Combat Rescue Helicopter (CRH) programme, Rockwell Collins announced on 14 September. Under the contract, the …

DSEI 2015: V-280 nears fuselage roll-out (video)

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DSEI 2015: V-280 nears fuselage roll-out (video)

15th September 2015

At the Future of Rotorcraft conference in London, representatives from Bell Helicopter and Boeing briefed delegates on the progress of their contenders for the Pentagon’s …

DSEI 2015: FVL milestone on horizon

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DSEI 2015: FVL milestone on horizon

15th September 2015

The US military’s ambitious rotary-wing modernisation programme, known as Future Vertical Lift (FVL), is on track to complete its first major milestone in 2016, according …

DSEI 2015: What to expect (video)

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DSEI 2015: What to expect (video)

15th September 2015

DSEI show spokesman Al Lockwood, provides an update of what to expect at DSEI 2015.  

DSEI 2015: JHC looks to the future

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DSEI 2015: JHC looks to the future

14th September 2015

The UK has recently carried out a Future Capability Study (FCS) to set out long term requirements for its current military helicopter fleet and to …

DSEI 2015: Netherlands expands Chinook fleet

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DSEI 2015: Netherlands expands Chinook fleet

11th September 2015

The Netherlands will order 14 Boeing CH-47F MYII Chinook medium transport helicopters, it was announced by the Dutch MoD on 7 September. The €838.1 million …

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