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UK Defence Investment Plan: What does it mean for UK air power?

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UK Defence Investment Plan: What does it mean for UK air power?

30th June 2026

The DIP sees £8.6 billion earmarked for the Global Combat Air Programme, with heavy emphasis on uncrewed systems procurement and a national CCA programme, despite pushed forward helicopter retirements and questions over what shape future ISR capabilities could take.

Fuselage of the first US Army MV-75 Cheyenne tiltrotor “is nearing completion”

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Fuselage of the first US Army MV-75 Cheyenne tiltrotor “is nearing completion”

18th June 2026

Bell is advancing construction of the US Army’s next-generation MV-75 Cheyenne tiltrotor as FLRAA programme approaches testing, production and future battlefield deployment.

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Peru Mi-171Sh deliveries continue

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Peru Mi-171Sh deliveries continue

3rd August 2015

The Defense Ministry of Peru has received three additional Mi-171Sh military transport helicopters from Russian Helicopters, Rostec announced on 30 July. This batch continues the delivery …

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RAF Pumas get Selex RWR

30th July 2015

Selex has been awarded a contract to provide its SG200-D Radar Warning Receiver (RWR) for the UK Royal Air Force's (RAF) Puma helicopter fleet, the …

Acceptance for HATS helicopter

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Acceptance for HATS helicopter

28th July 2015

The first Helicopter Aircrew Training System (HATS) helicopter for the Australian Defence Force (ADF) has achieved Factory Acceptance, Airbus Helicopters announced on 27 July. HATS01 …

Japan to offer UH-X for export

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Japan to offer UH-X for export

28th July 2015

Japan's development of a next-generation, multipurpose rotorcraft under the UH-X programme will likely result in a new contender on the export market, it has emerged. …

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Canada to strengthen SAR system

27th July 2015

The Canadian government has announced a series of measures to strengthen its Search and Rescue (SAR) system, including an investment in a satellite system to …

India to buy 48 more Mi-17V-5s

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India to buy 48 more Mi-17V-5s

23rd July 2015

Indian officials confirmed on 20 July that the Indian Air Force (IAF) will order 48 additional Mil Mi-17V-5 helicopters for an estimated sum of US$1.1 …

Hughes transmits through rotor blades

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Hughes transmits through rotor blades

22nd July 2015

Hughes Network Systems' Defense and Intelligence Systems Division (DISD) has demonstrated the real-time transmission of video through helicopter blades using new beyond-line-of-sight (BLoS) technology. The …

Australia forced to extend life of Black Hawk

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Australia forced to extend life of Black Hawk

22nd July 2015

Despite the ongoing introduction of 47 NHIndustries MRH90 Taipan helicopters into Australian service, persistent programme delays will force the Black Hawk fleet to remain in service until …

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US Army orders more Hydra-70 rockets

21st July 2015

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems has been awarded two contract modifications from the US Army for 70mm Hydra-70 air-to-ground rocket systems for US and …

Analysis: Sikorsky purchase great gain for Lockheed Martin

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Analysis: Sikorsky purchase great gain for Lockheed Martin

21st July 2015

While the purchase of Sikorsky by Lockheed Martin places the company on a good long-term footing, it is unlikely that other OEMs will be ‘losing …

Saab to support Swedish NH90 TMS

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Saab to support Swedish NH90 TMS

20th July 2015

Saab has been awarded a contract to provide tactical mission system (TMS) component maintenance for the Swedish armed forces' NH90 helicopters, the company announced on …

Aussie Tiger FOC expected by year end

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Aussie Tiger FOC expected by year end

20th July 2015

Despite lingering sustainment issues, full operational capability (FOC) of the Australian Army's Airbus Helicopters Tiger attack helicopter is expected to be achieved before year’s end. The …

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