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Robinson launches new uncrewed aircraft business unit, unveils new UAS cargo platform

12th March 2026

The new entity incorporates crewed and uncrewed capabilities to tackle a variety of mission demands in both defence and commercial markets.

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

2nd March 2026

The £1 billion contract has secured jobs at Leonardo’s Yeovil site and will provide the British forces with 23 new medium-lift helicopters.

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Boeing set to 'Make in India'

17th July 2015

Boeing is to collaborate with Tata Advanced Systems (TASL) on aerospace and defence manufacturing for the Indian market, with a framework agreement between the two …

Osprey team chases further tiltrotor success

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Osprey team chases further tiltrotor success

16th July 2015

The team behind the V-22 Osprey tiltrotor is bullish that the first export sale to Japan is a sign of more international deals – despite …

Maiden overseas deployment for RNZAF NH90

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Maiden overseas deployment for RNZAF NH90

16th July 2015

Completing another milestone in its operational capability, the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) conducted the first overseas deployment of its NHIndustries NH90 transport helicopter during …

Lockheed Martin demonstrates JAGM

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Lockheed Martin demonstrates JAGM

15th July 2015

Lockheed Martin has demonstrated its Joint Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM) engaging two stationary targets at the US Air Force's Eglin base in Florida, the company announced …

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FlightPro Gen III for USMC H-1 helicopters

13th July 2015

Northrop Grumman has been awarded a contract to provide its FlightPro Gen III mission computers for Lot 12 of the US Marine Corps' (USMC) H-1 …

Russia finalises Algerian helicopter deal

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Russia finalises Algerian helicopter deal

13th July 2015

Russia has started deliveries of Mi-26T2 and Mi-28NE helicopters to Algeria as part of a US$2.7 billion package that was recently finalised. Sources at Rosoboronexport, …

Malta orders third AW139

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Malta orders third AW139

13th July 2015

Malta has ordered a third AW139 intermediate twin-engine helicopter from AgustaWestland, the company announced on 8 July. The order is part of wider plans to …

Apache team engages with Polish industry

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Apache team engages with Polish industry

13th July 2015

Boeing and the AH-64E Apache industry team have launched an initiative to engage with Polish Armaments Group (PGZ) companies as it targets the nation's Kruk attack …

Finnish NH90 TTH fleet complete

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Finnish NH90 TTH fleet complete

10th July 2015

Airbus Helicopters and Patria have delivered the 20th and final NH90 helicopter to the Finnish defence forces at Patria's facility in Halli, Finland. This brings deliveries …

Sino-Russia helicopter specs set

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Sino-Russia helicopter specs set

10th July 2015

China and Russia have settled on the conceptual design of a new joint heavy helicopter and are now working to determine the nature of the …

Italian Blade 2015 comes to a close

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Italian Blade 2015 comes to a close

9th July 2015

Italian Blade 2015, a part of the European Defence Agency's (EDA) Helicopter Exercise Programme (HEP), has concluded in Viterbo, with EDA declaring the exercise a …

Russia's FSS to get five Mi-35Ms

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Russia's FSS to get five Mi-35Ms

9th July 2015

 Russia's all-powerful Federal Security Service (FSB) intelligence agency is looking to equip itself with a fleet of next-generation attack helicopters to help with security in the …

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