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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.

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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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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. …

Hungary searches for Hip replacement

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Hungary searches for Hip replacement

2nd February 2015

The Eastern European military market continues to unearth significant opportunities, with Hungary now firming up plans for a 30 transport helicopter order. Tactical helicopters will …

RNLAF NH90 helicopters to get MASE EW pods

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RNLAF NH90 helicopters to get MASE EW pods

29th January 2015

Terma has won a contract to integrate the Modular Aircraft Survivability (MASE) Pod onto Dutch air force NH90 helicopters, the company announced on 27 January. …

Airbus Helicopters bullish in face of low oil price

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Airbus Helicopters bullish in face of low oil price

27th January 2015

Despite the recent plunge in oil prices creating some short-term pain, Airbus Helicopters is bullish that strong opportunities remain for larger rotorcraft such as the …

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Boeing awarded Indonesian AH-64E Apache contract

27th January 2015

Boeing has been awarded a contract to manufacture eight AH-64E Apache attack helicopters for Indonesia, according to a US DoD announcement on 26 January. This …

First ADF HATS training helicopter takes flight

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First ADF HATS training helicopter takes flight

26th January 2015

The first build EC135 T2+ helicopter for the Australian Defence Force’s (ADF’s) new Helicopter Aircrew Training System (HATS) has completed its first flight at the …

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