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Delays, departures and drama cloud UK defence programmes ahead of absent DIP

12th June 2026

The UK defence secretary’s departure suggests that the long-delayed Defence Investment Plan is unlikely to meet the funding demands of the armed forces, with consequences for procurement and the UK’s standing at a NATO summit weeks away.

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Airbus unveils expansion of uncrewed portfolio with new CCA and helicopter platforms

10th June 2026

The manufacturer is betting heavily on the demand for uncrewed systems, revealing the uncrewed H145M – known as the U145 – and the U760 Ravenstorm at ILA Berlin 2026 as the two latest additions to its expanding UAV offering.

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RAF receives first A400M at RAF Brize Norton

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RAF receives first A400M at RAF Brize Norton

28th November 2014

The first A400M airlifter for the Royal Air Force (RAF) has been officially delivered by Airbus Defence and Space at a ceremony at RAF Brize …

EC645 T2 Light Utility Helicopter takes flight

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EC645 T2 Light Utility Helicopter takes flight

27th November 2014

The Airbus Helicopters EC645 T2 Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) has completed its first flight at the company’s Donauwörth location in Bavaria. The EC645 T2 is …

The Nepalese Army takes delivery of new Dhruv ALH

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The Nepalese Army takes delivery of new Dhruv ALH

27th November 2014

The Nepali Army took delivery of a Dhruv Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) built by Hindustan Aeronautics on 25 November, marking the latest success for India’s …

Rolls-Royce awarded V-22 engine support contract

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Rolls-Royce awarded V-22 engine support contract

26th November 2014

Rolls-Royce will provide aftermarket engine support for the V-22 Osprey helicopters in use with the US Air Force and US Marine Corps under a two-year …

Ninth RAN LHD landing craft launched

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Ninth RAN LHD landing craft launched

25th November 2014

The ninth Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) Landing Craft (LLC) to be constructed for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) by Navantia was launched on 24 November, …

Kaman signs Peru SH-2G Super Seasprite contract

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Kaman signs Peru SH-2G Super Seasprite contract

24th November 2014

Kaman will remanufacture and upgrade four Kaman SH-2G Super Seasprite helicopters for the Peruvian Navy under a contract with programme lead, General Dynamics Canada, announced …

Netherlands examines SOF Air concept

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Netherlands examines SOF Air concept

19th November 2014

The Netherlands Defence Helicopter Command (DHC) has begun working up plans to establish a Special Operations Forces (SOF) Air capability, officials have revealed to Shephard. …

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Vector to provide MRO support for French Navy Lynx

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BAE Systems submits US Army CIRCM proposal

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BAE Systems submits US Army CIRCM proposal

18th November 2014

BAE Systems has submitted its proposal for the US Army’s Common Infrared Countermeasure (CIRCM) programme – a lightweight, low-cost, and modular laser-based aircraft protection system, …

Northrop Grumman receives Marine Corps H-1 helicopter upgrade contract

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Northrop Grumman receives Marine Corps H-1 helicopter upgrade contract

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Australia signs HATS contract

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Australia signs HATS contract

17th November 2014

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US Army explores manned/unmanned teaming for utility helicopters

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The US military is exploring the application of manned/unmanned teaming capabilities for its fleet of Black Hawk utility helicopters.  According to a request for information …

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