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FIA 2026: Anduril pitches Thunder as force multiplier for Boeing’s AH-64 Apache

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Anduril has revealed Thunder, an autonomous tiltrotor rotorcraft designed as a loyal wingman for the Boeing Apache attack helicopter, ahead of Farnborough International Airshow 2026.

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The UK advanced its long-delayed New Medium Helicopter programme in March with a £1 billion order for 23 Leonardo AW149s. While the deal could provide a foundation for further UK and European export orders, funding pressures and previous delays continue to cloud the programme’s future.

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The first NH90 Tactical Transport Helicopter (TTH) built in Spain has been delivered to the Spanish armed forces by NHI from Airbus Helicopters’ Albacette facility. …

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Karem Aircraft will continue its development work on the DARPA Vertical Take Off and Landing Experimental Plane (VTOL X-Plane) programme, with Phase 1B funding issued …

Taiwan introduces first UH-60Ms

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Taiwan introduces first UH-60Ms

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Taiwan is standing up its first four Sikorsky UH-60M helicopters at Guiren Air Base, after they arrived from the US on 3 December. Destined for …

India to launch Mi-17 and Ka-226T production

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India to launch Mi-17 and Ka-226T production

16th December 2014

India will begin licensed production of the Mi-17 and Ka-226T helicopters, following a political agreement reached as Russia chases a lucrative Indian military helicopter tender. …

Super Puma AS332 C1e delivered to Bolivia

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Super Puma AS332 C1e delivered to Bolivia

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The second Airbus Helicopters’ Super Puma AS332 C1e helicopter ordered under a contract signed in 2013 has arrived in Bolivia, where it will now enter …

Bell confident on future V-22 laser-guided weapon integration

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Bell confident on future V-22 laser-guided weapon integration

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Recent forward-firing tests on the V-22 Osprey will allow greater integration of laser-guided missiles such as Hellfire, Bell Helicopter officials have told Shephard. The company …

French Army receives first Tiger HAD Block 2 aircraft

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French Army receives first Tiger HAD Block 2 aircraft

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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

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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

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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 …

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GDUK contracted for UK Merlin MK4/4a mission systems

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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 …

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

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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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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 …

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