3rd July 2026
RTX Raytheon is accelerating production of the AIM-9X Sidewinder, aiming to reach 2,500 missiles annually by late 2027 while strengthening its supply chain following two US Navy major contracts worth more than $2.2 billion.
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.
Speaking during SOF Week 2023, the head of PEO Rotary Wing for USSOCOM outlines his current priorities.
The Small Business Programs initiative had a strong presence throughout SOF Week 2023.
Mark Burnand, Chief Test Pilot at Leonardo Helicopters UK, talks through the advanced avionics on board the latest generation battlefield utility AW149 helicopter.
The Chinook has served in every RAF campaign of the past 40 years. But in Afghanistan, it faced greater pressure than ever before.
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
30th June 2015
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited's (HAL) Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) has successfully completed hot weather flight trials at Jodhpur, Rajasthan, the company announced on 26 June. The …
29th June 2015
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has signed development contracts for both its Light Armed Helicopter (LAH) and Light Civil Helicopter (LCH) programmes, propelling both project forward. …
26th June 2015
The 2015 edition of the Paris Air Show was once again dominated by the billion-dollar airliner battle between Airbus and Boeing, but there were still …
26th June 2015
The French Army’s aviation branch (Aviation Légère de l’Armée de Terre - ALAT) wowed crowds at this year’s Paris Air Show with its NH90 flying …
26th June 2015
The Austrian Air Force could be one home for unwanted ex-US Army OH-58D Kiowa Warriors, following the service’s decision to move forward with the replacement …
25th June 2015
The European Defence Agency's (EDA) Blade Helicopter Exercise Programme (HEP) is underway in Italy. More than 1,000 military personnel and 30 helicopters have come together …
24th June 2015
Concerns about political rumblings to its east and dependence on Russia to maintain its helicopter fleet has reshaped the Czech Air Force’s procurement priorities. The …
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