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Eastern European helicopter modernisation could open doors for Western manufacturers

19th March 2026

With some Eastern European countries already upgrading their helicopter fleets to incorporate Western technology, the region presents potential future opportunities for defence companies.

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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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French air force marksmen undergo training

9th February 2015

French Air Force airborne marksmen underwent an in-flight firing training campaign on Fennec helicopters from 2 to 4 February. The marksmen play a role in …

Brazilian M-36 Caracal undergoes performance tests

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Brazilian M-36 Caracal undergoes performance tests

9th February 2015

The Brazilian Air Force and Helibras has evaluated the performance of the air force's Falcon Squadron M-36 Caracal helicopter, the air force announced on 4 …

Japan not seeking extra Apaches… for now

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Japan not seeking extra Apaches… for now

9th February 2015

Despite an ageing attack helicopter fleet, the Japan Ground Self-Defence Force (JGSDF) has said it is not seeking additional Boeing Apache AH-64DJP attack helicopters.  Japan …

Britannia delivers mission equipment on UN Mi-8

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Britannia delivers mission equipment on UN Mi-8

6th February 2015

Britannia 2000 has completed the delivery of mission equipment for UN missions on a UN Mi-8 helicopter in Senegal, the company announced on 4 February. …

Sikorsky begins S-97 Raider ground tests

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Sikorsky begins S-97 Raider ground tests

5th February 2015

Sikorsky Aircraft has begun bladed ground testing for its S-97 Raider armed reconnaissance rotorcraft, the company announced on 4 February. This marks a major milestone …

US Black Hawks to get Thales i-FMS200

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US Black Hawks to get Thales i-FMS200

5th February 2015

Northrop Grumman has selected Thales to supply its i-FMS200 flight management software for the US Army's UH-60L Black Hawk helicopters, the latter announced on 4 …

Boeing signs support contract for US aircraft

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Boeing signs support contract for US aircraft

4th February 2015

Boeing signed the second phase of a contract for providing support for 11 aircraft with the US Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), the company announced on …

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Vietnam grounds veteran UH-1 fleet

4th February 2015

The Vietnamese military grounded its entire Bell UH-1 Iroquois fleet after the crash of an example on 28 January. The craft had taken off from …

China and Russia edge closer to heavy-lift platform

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China and Russia edge closer to heavy-lift platform

4th February 2015

Despite some slow progress in recent years, the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) continues to jointly develop a heavy-lift helicopter with its partner Russian …

US budget: Army dares Congress to blink first

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US budget: Army dares Congress to blink first

3rd February 2015

The US Army has placed itself firmly on a collision course with Congress over its controversial aviation restructure initiative (ARI). Essentially making the argument that …

Ukraine mulls lessons of war

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Ukraine mulls lessons of war

3rd February 2015

Throughout the military conflict in the breakaway east of the country, Ukraine’s helicopter units have seen occasional successes, but have also suffered painful losses. The …

Northrop to deliver five ALMDS pods to US Navy

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Northrop to deliver five ALMDS pods to US Navy

3rd February 2015

Northrop Grumman will continue the production of AN/AES-1Airborne Laser Mine Detection System (ALMDS) under a new US Navy contract, the company said on 2 February. …

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