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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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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 …

Mexico redefines rotary-wing plans

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Mexico redefines rotary-wing plans

8th July 2015

Mexico’s Ministry Of National Defence plans to procure 91 helicopters as part of its 2013-2018 National Defence Sector Programme (PSDN) – although the exact composition …

A new wave of production for amphibious helicopters

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A new wave of production for amphibious helicopters

7th July 2015

Russian Helicopters is gearing up for renewed production of the Mi-14 amphibious helicopter 30 years after ending production.  Production of the new aircraft will be …

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Airbus Helicopters strengthens Indian industry ties

6th July 2015

Airbus Helicopters will partner with Mahindra Defence Systems to produce indigenous military helicopters for India as part of the country's 'Make in India' initiative, it …

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