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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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Moroccan Chinook refurbishment nears completion

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Moroccan Chinook refurbishment nears completion

15th May 2015

Columbia Helicopters is nearing completion of the refurbishment of three Boeing CH-47D Chinook helicopters for the Royal Moroccan Air Force, it announced on 11 May. …

India selects Kamov Ka-226T for recce role

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India selects Kamov Ka-226T for recce role

14th May 2015

India has opted for the Kamov Ka-226T for its long-running requirement for a reconnaissance helicopter, in an indication the Modi government is doing all it …

USAF Ospreys to deploy to Japan in 2017

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USAF Ospreys to deploy to Japan in 2017

13th May 2015

The Pentagon has announced it will begin deploying its first squadron of Bell Boeing CV-22 Ospreys to Japan in 2017. The specially modified tiltrotor aircraft …

Russian Helicopters, AVIC sign framework agreement for AHL

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Russian Helicopters, AVIC sign framework agreement for AHL

12th May 2015

Russian Helicopters and Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) have signed a framework agreement to develop a heavy-lift helicopter called the Advanced Heavy Lift (AHL) …

India gets two repaired Ka-31 helicopters

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India gets two repaired Ka-31 helicopters

11th May 2015

Russian Helicopters has delivered the first two repaired Ka-31 helicopters from Kumertau Aviation Production Enterprise to India, it announced on 6 May. Kumertau Aviation Production …

IDEF 2015: L-UMTAS preparing for delivery

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IDEF 2015: L-UMTAS preparing for delivery

8th May 2015

The Long-Range Anti-Tank Missile (L-UMTAS) from Roketsan is to be bought by the Turkish Army next year. At the IDEF exhibition in Istanbul, a spokesperson …

Japanese Osprey buy moves a step closer

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Japanese Osprey buy moves a step closer

7th May 2015

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified the US Congress on 5 May that it had cleared a sale of 17 Bell Boeing V-22B Osprey …

Australia commissions first pair of CH-47F Chinooks

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Australia commissions first pair of CH-47F Chinooks

6th May 2015

The Australian Army commissioned its first pair of Boeing CH-47F Chinook helicopters at RAAF Base Townsville on 5 May. They will be operated by the …

IDEF 2015: TAI position for Polish Kruk attack helicopter

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IDEF 2015: TAI position for Polish Kruk attack helicopter

6th May 2015

TAI has signed two MoUs with Polish defence companies at the IDEF exhibition as it builds up to compete for Poland’s attack helicopter programme – …

UK Chinooks deploy in Nepal for relief operations

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UK Chinooks deploy in Nepal for relief operations

5th May 2015

The UK is sending 3 Royal Air Force (RAF) CH-47 Chinook aircraft to Nepal to assist in the British and Nepalese earthquake response, the government …

First Bell 407GX delivered to Mexican Air Force

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First Bell 407GX delivered to Mexican Air Force

1st May 2015

The Mexican Air Force (Fuerza Aérea Mexicana - FAM) has received its first Bell Helicopter 407GX aircraft, a company spokesperson confirmed to Shephard. It is …

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Rheinmetall upgrades NH90 trainer for Germany

29th April 2015

Rheinmetall is currently upgrading the German armed forces' NH90 Cockpit Trainer with updated simulation technology, the company announced on 27 April. The company won the …

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