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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 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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Indian Navy MRH – will it, won't it?

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Indian Navy MRH – will it, won't it?

29th September 2014

Despite India’s Defence Acquisition Council having cleared the opening commercial bids for the delayed Indian Navy 16 Multi-Role Helicopters (MRH) tender on August 28, uncertainty …

Thailand orders two Mi-17V-5s

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Thailand orders two Mi-17V-5s

29th September 2014

Thailand has ordered two Mi-17V-5 tactical transport helicopters at a price of about $40 million, according to details released on 29 September by Russia’s RIA …

Philippines searches for ASW helicopter

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Philippines searches for ASW helicopter

29th September 2014

The Philippines is set to open bidding for two anti-submarine warfare helicopters (ASW) in October, after invitation-to-bid documents were despatched on 25 September. An earlier …

AgustaWestland sues the US government

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AgustaWestland sues the US government

23rd September 2014

AgustaWestland has filed a bid protest in a US federal court over the US Army’s move to procure additional UH-72 Lakota helicopters to fulfil its …

AAD2014: Rosoboronexport success despite sanctions

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AAD2014: Rosoboronexport success despite sanctions

18th September 2014

Russia’s state-owned defence equipment export company Rosoboronexport has achieved exports of more than $38 billion in 2013-14 and has not been affected by western sanctions. …

Brazil’s first Super Panther helicopter passes muster

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Brazil’s first Super Panther helicopter passes muster

16th September 2014

The programme to modernise AS365 K Panther helicopters for the Brazilian Army Aviation (AvEx) to the K2 version has reached a new milestone, with the …

Royal Thai Navy buys EC645s

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Royal Thai Navy buys EC645s

15th September 2014

The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) has signed a contract with Airbus Helicopters for the acquisition of five EC645 T2 utility helicopters, it has emerged. RTN representatives …

TALON LGR enters full rate production for the UAE

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TALON LGR enters full rate production for the UAE

15th September 2014

Raytheon Missile Systems has commenced production of the TALON Laser Guided Rocket (LGR) for the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the company announced on 15 September. …

Nigeria orders Mi-171Sh, Mi-35M

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Nigeria orders Mi-171Sh, Mi-35M

12th September 2014

Nigeria has placed a large order for Russian military rotorcraft, including Mi-171Sh and Mi-35M helicopters, the deputy director general of Rosoboronexport, Russia’s defence export company, …

Columbia Helicopters prepares CH-47Ds for Morocco

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Columbia Helicopters prepares CH-47Ds for Morocco

12th September 2014

Oregon-based Columbia Helicopters is reworking three ex-US Army CH-47D Chinook helicopters for Morocco under a $6 million US Department of Defense Foreign Military Sales (FMS) …

Australian Army’s Tiger FFMS gets reality boost

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Australian Army’s Tiger FFMS gets reality boost

5th September 2014

The Australian Army’s Tiger Full Flight Mission Simulator (FFMS) has been upgraded to enhance its ‘out of the window’ realism, with improvements to the Visual …

Airbus Helicopters eyes Polish military opportunities

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Airbus Helicopters eyes Polish military opportunities

4th September 2014

Airbus Helicopters has used the International Defence Industry Exhibition (MSPO) in Poland to tout its Tiger HAD attack helicopter and multi-mission EC725 Caracal helicopter as …

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