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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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Singapore outlines new helicopter and MRAP plans

10th March 2015

The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) plans to replace its Airbus Helicopters AS332/532 aircraft and Textron Marine & Land Systems V-200 4x4 armoured vehicles, it has …

New Zealand receives Seasprite SH-2G(I) helicopter

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New Zealand receives Seasprite SH-2G(I) helicopter

10th March 2015

The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) officially accepted ownership of its new Seasprite SH-2G(I) helicopters from Kaman Aerospace at a ceremony on 6 March. The …

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Patria to support Finnish military aircraft

9th March 2015

Patria and the Finnish defence forces have signed a strategic partnership agreement for life cycle support of Finnish military aircraft and related systems, the company …

German agreement with Airbus Helicopters gets green light

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German agreement with Airbus Helicopters gets green light

6th March 2015

The German parliament has approved a new framework agreement between the Bundeswehr and helicopter manufacturer Airbus Helicopters.  Details of the planned revision of the number …

DARPA awards Sikorsky ALIAS Phase 1 contract

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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 …

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