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Growing capability gaps caused by ageing Soviet-era platforms in Africa and Asia are creating opportunities, as disrupted supply chains and sanctions open the door for Western manufacturers to expand into these markets.

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CH-47 Chinook: why the iconic helicopter design is still a heavy-lift contender (updated 2026)

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From its emergence as a ground-breaking design in the 1950s to its widespread deployment in diverse operations worldwide, the Chinook continues to leave an indelible mark on the aviation landscape. Shephard sums up the helicopter’s latest developments.

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US Army finally commits to guided rockets

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The US Army has begun to acquire smart guidance kits for its 70mm (2.75in) rocket systems and is fielding them to frontline units for evaluation, …

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MSPO 2015: Caracal fights on

4th September 2015

The Polish procurement of the EC725/H225M Caracal for their utility helicopter requirement is in the final stages of a re-adjustment, it has emerged. Airbus Helicopters, …

Brunei MPTC plans to become ATO

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Brunei MPTC plans to become ATO

2nd September 2015

The CAE Brunei Multi-Purpose Training Centre (MPTC) plans to become an Approved Training Organization (ATO) according to European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) guidelines and procedures, …

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US approves Boeing upgrade of UK Apaches

1st September 2015

The UK has inched closer to a decision on its attack helicopter replacement, with the US formally approving an FMS sale of up to 50 …

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Russian high-speed testbed revealed

1st September 2015

A high-speed helicopter testbed based on a Mi-24K attack helicopter will take to the air for the first time in late 2015, it has emerged. …

Russian Helicopters eyes Indian after-sales

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Russian Helicopters eyes Indian after-sales

1st September 2015

Russian Helicopters has put forward a proposal to improve its after-sales service provision for Russian-made helicopters operated in India at the Russia-India conference. One of …

Viper gains first export customer

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Viper gains first export customer

28th August 2015

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Saudi to get rotorcraft support centre

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Boeing has signed an agreement with Saudia Aerospace Engineering Industries (SAEI) and Alsalam Aircraft Company to create a rotorcraft support centre in Saudi Arabia, the …

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Jenoptik generator controllers for CH-53Es

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Thailand gets four EC725s

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Thailand gets four EC725s

26th August 2015

The Royal Thai Air Force has received four EC725 tactical transport helicopters from Airbus Helicopters for search and rescue and troop transport duties, the company announced on …

Bangladesh buys seven Mi-171s

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Russian Helicopters is supplying seven Mil Mi-171 helicopters to Bangladesh’s military under the terms of a US$1 billion loan agreed in 2013, it has emerged. …

BAE Systems to continue Mk 90 production

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BAE Systems to continue Mk 90 production

21st August 2015

BAE Systems has been awarded a contract worth $50 million by the US Army to continue the production of MK 90 propellant grains for the …

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