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FIA 2026: Anduril pitches Thunder as force multiplier for Boeing’s AH-64 Apache

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Anduril has revealed Thunder, an autonomous tiltrotor rotorcraft designed as a loyal wingman for the Boeing Apache attack helicopter, ahead of Farnborough International Airshow 2026.

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The UK advanced its long-delayed New Medium Helicopter programme in March with a £1 billion order for 23 Leonardo AW149s. While the deal could provide a foundation for further UK and European export orders, funding pressures and previous delays continue to cloud the programme’s future.

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Airbus Defence and Space and Huneed Technologies signed a cooperation agreement to produce the components of the former's Missile Launch Detection System (MILDS) missile warning …

LIMA 2015: MD showcases scout helicopter range

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LIMA 2015: MD showcases scout helicopter range

19th March 2015

Aircraft manufacturer MD Helicopters is exhibiting at LIMA for the first time, asit  pushes its revamped product line-up at the emerging scout/light attack helicopter requirements …

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LIMA 2015: Airbus Helicopters enters simulation centre JV

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Airbus Helicopters Malaysia has signed a joint venture agreement for its Malaysia-based helicopter simulation centre with Boustead Heavy Industries Corporation (BHIC), the company announced on …

LIMA 2015: Boeing comes out fighting with AH-6i

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LIMA 2015: Boeing comes out fighting with AH-6i

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Boeing is squaring up to challengers in the light attack helicopter market by pointing to the key differentiators of the AH-6i that the company believes …

French NH90 Caiman attains initial combat capability

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French NH90 Caiman attains initial combat capability

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The French Navy's NH90 Caiman anti-submarine warfare helicopter has achieved initial combat capability after being qualified to operate the MU90 lightweight torpedo, the navy announced …

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AgustaWestland Aberdeen supply centre officially opens

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AgustaWestland has officially marked the opening of its new Regional Supply Centre in Aberdeen, Scotland, the company announced on 16 March. The facility has been …

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Netherlands beefs up its Apaches

17th March 2015

The Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) has developed a new set of modifications and operational techniques to turn its AH-64D Apaches into an ISTAR platform …

LIMA 2015: Airbus Helicopters selected for Korean LCH, LAH programme

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LIMA 2015: Airbus Helicopters selected for Korean LCH, LAH programme

16th March 2015

Airbus Helicopters has been selected to team with Korea Aerospace Industries for the development of South Korea’s Light Civil Helicopter (LCH) and Light Armed Helicopter …

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LIMA 2015: Bell aims military and civil helicopters at Malaysia

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LIMA 2015: Bell aims military and civil helicopters at Malaysia

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Bell Helicopter has two static exhibits at LIMA this year – a UH-1Y and a 429 WLG. The former belongs to the United States Marine …

LIMA 2015: MBDA pushes Sea Venom and CAMM

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The Malaysian Armed Forces currently field a number of MBDA weapon systems and, based on these previous successes, the European missile house is exhibiting a …

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