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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.

Airbus Helicopters is deepening its European reach as NATO orders climb

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Airbus Helicopters is deepening its European reach as NATO orders climb

16th February 2026

Airbus has delivered more than 2,000 helicopters to nations across Europe, and continues to solidify its position at the heart of the region’s defence industrial base.

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DARPA awards Sikorsky ALIAS Phase 1 contract

5th March 2015

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. has been awarded a contract from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) for Phase 1 of the Aircrew Labor In-Cockpit Automation …

Heli-Expo 2015: Airbus Helicopters reveals new aircraft names

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Heli-Expo 2015: Airbus Helicopters reveals new aircraft names

3rd March 2015

Airbus Helicopters will rename its entire product line to better reflect its closer alignment with its parent company and simplify the naming convention of the …

Heli-Expo 2015: Vector Aerospace details recent contracts

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Heli-Expo 2015: Vector Aerospace details recent contracts

3rd March 2015

Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services – North America (HS-NA) is to refurbish the airframe of a Sikorsky S-76B helicopter for the Royal Thai Navy under a …

US DoD approves ATIRCM for export

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US DoD approves ATIRCM for export

3rd March 2015

The US Department of Defense (DoD) has approved BAE Systems' Advanced Threat Infrared Countermeasures (ATIRCM) system for export, as announced on 2 March. With this …

Heli-Expo 2015: Bell ‘concerned’ over surplus helicopters

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Heli-Expo 2015: Bell ‘concerned’ over surplus helicopters

2nd March 2015

The US Army’s decision to retire nearly 800 helicopters and potentially sell them on to foreign customers remains a concern for Bell Helicopter, the manufacturer’s …

Australian DSTO, AGAP form strategic alliance

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Australian DSTO, AGAP form strategic alliance

27th February 2015

The Australian Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO) and Airbus Group Australia Pacific (AGAP) have formed a new strategic alliance, as announced by the DSTO …

RUAG Australia receives multi-aircraft support contract

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RUAG Australia receives multi-aircraft support contract

26th February 2015

RUAG Australia has been awarded a four-year contract for Multi-Aircraft Hydraulic and Undercarriage Systems Support (MAHUSS) for multiple aircraft, the company announced on 25 February. …

Royal Thai Army orders Airbus EC145 T2

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Royal Thai Army orders Airbus EC145 T2

25th February 2015

The Royal Thai Army has ordered six Airbus EC145 T2 light-utility, twin-engine helicopters, as announced by the company on 23 February. The six EC145 T2 …

IDEX 2015: DCI expands training offer

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IDEX 2015: DCI expands training offer

25th February 2015

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Thales and Lockheed lock horns over Crowsnest

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Thales and Lockheed lock horns over Crowsnest

23rd February 2015

The two manufacturers competing for the Royal Navy’s (RN) new helicopter-based early warning radar system have submitted their bids to the UK Ministry of Defence …

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DCI to open new French helicopter training centre

23rd February 2015

DCI will open a new Helicopter International Training Centre (HCIF) registered in Dax and near French military pilot training centres, the company announced on 19 …

Zen-Rockwell Collins unveil flight simulator for India

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Zen-Rockwell Collins unveil flight simulator for India

23rd February 2015

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