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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.

UK MoD awards Leonardo with £1 billion New Medium Helicopter contract

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UK MoD awards Leonardo with £1 billion New Medium Helicopter contract

2nd March 2026

The £1 billion contract has secured jobs at Leonardo’s Yeovil site and will provide the British forces with 23 new medium-lift helicopters.

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French Army receives first Tiger HAD Block 2 aircraft

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French Army receives first Tiger HAD Block 2 aircraft

11th December 2014

The first two Tiger HAD Block 2 attack helicopters have been delivered to the French Army by Airbus Helicopters, following the completion of qualification testing …

Russian MoD set to be Mi-38 launch customer

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Russian MoD set to be Mi-38 launch customer

9th December 2014

Russian Helicopters is close to securing a launch customer for its long-delayed Mi-38 transport helicopter.  During a meeting with the Russian Ministry of Defence on …

Russia completes Mi-35M deliveries to Brazil

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Russia completes Mi-35M deliveries to Brazil

9th December 2014

Russia’s arms export monopolist company, Rosoboronexport, has completed the long-awaited delivery of the last three Mi-35M attack helicopters for the Brazilian Air Force.  These are …

GDUK contracted for UK Merlin MK4/4a mission systems

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GDUK contracted for UK Merlin MK4/4a mission systems

9th December 2014

General Dynamics UK will provide mission system equipment for UK AW101 Merlin Mk4/4a helicopters under a contract awarded by AgustaWestland. AgustaWestland is running the Merlin …

Sikorsky's S-70B Seahawk selected for Indian Navy MRH programme

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Sikorsky's S-70B Seahawk selected for Indian Navy MRH programme

5th December 2014

Sikorsky’s S-70B Seahawk helicopter has been selected by the Indian Navy to fulfil its Multi-Role Helicopter requirement. Negotiations for the procurement of 16 aircraft, with …

Airborne Services and NHI sign deal for repair services

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Airborne Services and NHI sign deal for repair services

5th December 2014

During the NIDV Defence and Security exhibition in Rotterdam last month, Dutch company Airborne Services signed an agreement for the maintenance of NH90 rotor blades …

JMSDF receives three TH-135 training helicopters

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JMSDF receives three TH-135 training helicopters

5th December 2014

Three TH-135 training helicopters were handed over to the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) by Airbus Helicopters between October and December, the company announced on …

MTU Aero Engines completes T64 engine upgrade programme

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MTU Aero Engines completes T64 engine upgrade programme

4th December 2014

Last month MTU Aero Engines delivered the last T64-100 engine to the German military, completing an upgrade programme that has been ongoing for 15 years.  …

Peru takes delivery of four Mi-171Sh transport helicopters

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Peru takes delivery of four Mi-171Sh transport helicopters

4th December 2014

Four Mi-171Sh military transport helicopters have been delivered to Peru by Russian Helicopters, the company announced on 3 December. The aircraft will now undergo final …

I/ITSEC: First US Army UH-72A flight simulator ready for training

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I/ITSEC: First US Army UH-72A flight simulator ready for training

4th December 2014

The US Army accepted the first UH-72A flight training device (FTD) on 2 December it has been revealed at I/ITSEC in Orlando.  The UH-72A FTD …

German MoD and Airbus Helicopters agree on new framework agreement

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German MoD and Airbus Helicopters agree on new framework agreement

4th December 2014

The German MoD is awaiting parliamentary approval for a revised framework agreement it has worked out with Airbus Helicopters. Building on the March 2013 memorandum …

I/ITSEC: CAE launches next generation Medallion-6000

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I/ITSEC: CAE launches next generation Medallion-6000

2nd December 2014

CAE launched their next generation Medallion-6000 image generator at I/ITSEC on 1 December in Orlando. The next-generation Medallion-6000 is based on the latest COTS graphics …

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