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AUSA 2025: US Army and Bell squeeze MV-75 programme
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  • AUSA 2025: US Army and Bell squeeze MV-75 programme

    AUSA 2025: US Army and Bell squeeze MV-75 programme

    The MV-75, previously V-280, was originally designed as an assault aircraft which would replace some of the Black Hawk helicopters and add speed as a tilt-rotor platform. It is now envisioned to add a greater multirole capability reminiscent of the Black Hawk fleet.

  • AUSA 2025: BAE Systems delivers more than 500 AMPVs to the US Army

    AUSA 2025: BAE Systems delivers more than 500 AMPVs to the US Army

    The US Army requires 2,907 Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicles to replace its M113 family, and there are multiple versions in production.

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India fast-tracks helicopter procurement with dual RFIs for 276 platforms

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India fast-tracks helicopter procurement with dual RFIs for 276 platforms

29th August 2025

India has issued urgent RFIs for more than 270 reconnaissance, surveillance and utility helicopters across its services, signalling a systemic overhaul of rotary-wing capabilities with a renewed emphasis on indigenous production and technology transfer.

Lockheed nets $43 million US Army contract for Black Hawk modernisation

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Lockheed nets $43 million US Army contract for Black Hawk modernisation

22nd August 2025

The initial funds will focus on the foundational capabilities to modernise the attack helicopter, including digital architecture that will allow for launched effects and UAS integration.

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    France’s Joint Light Helicopter programme advances with H160M flight tests

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    New Zealand to procure MH-60R and A321XLR aircraft as plan to “rebuild” the NZDF begins

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    British Army seeks ACP to pair with Apache AH-64E helicopter

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    France’s Joint Light Helicopter programme advances with H160M flight tests

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First RAN Landing Helicopter Dock nears delivery

19th August 2014

The first Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) ship under construction for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) has sailed on her final contractor sea trials before delivery …

Northrop Grumman to upgrade US Army UH-60L cockpit

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Northrop Grumman to upgrade US Army UH-60L cockpit

15th August 2014

Northrop Grumman will conduct work to modernise the cockpit of the US Army’s UH-60L Black Hawk helicopters under a contract announced on 15 August. The …

Rotorcraft heavyweights selected for JMR TD phase

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Rotorcraft heavyweights selected for JMR TD phase

13th August 2014

In a widely anticipated move, the US Army has chosen Bell Helicopter and Sikorsky-Boeing to build demonstrators for the Joint Multi-Role - Technology Demonstrator (JMR-TD) …

Malta celebrates delivery of first AW139 helicopter

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Malta celebrates delivery of first AW139 helicopter

8th August 2014

The armed forces of Malta have marked the delivery of the first AW139 helicopter from AgustaWestland with an official ceremony. The aircraft, which was delivered …

USMC pushes Japan’s V-22 purchase

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USMC pushes Japan’s V-22 purchase

7th August 2014

Delegates from the United States Marine Corps (USMC) have met with Japan’s senior military leaders to advance plans to supply V-22 Osprey tiltrotors to the …

AgustaWestland, Italian Air Force team for training services

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AgustaWestland, Italian Air Force team for training services

6th August 2014

AgustaWestland has signed a cooperation agreement with the Italian Air Force that will see them work together on the development of rotary-wing training services. The …

First overseas deployment for Puma 2

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First overseas deployment for Puma 2

5th August 2014

The UK MoD’s Puma HC.2 helicopter has successfully completed hot and high flight trials during exercise ‘Hot Blade’ in Portugal, marking the first overseas deployment …

US increases military aid to Iraq

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US increases military aid to Iraq

4th August 2014

The Pentagon is set to increase its military aid to Iraq with the approval of two possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) contracts for the provision …

Tiger HAD put to the test in Africa

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Tiger HAD put to the test in Africa

4th August 2014

The French Army’s Tiger HAD attack helicopter has undergone a series of trials in the desert of Djibouti as part of the operational testing and …

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MD 530G helicopter fires TALON laser-guided rockets

31st July 2014

Four TALON laser guided rockets (LGRs) have been fired from the MD 530G armed aerial scout (AAS) helicopter during tests at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona. …

Retrofit of RNZAF NH90 TTH fleet complete

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Retrofit of RNZAF NH90 TTH fleet complete

30th July 2014

Airbus Helicopters has completed work to retrofit four NH90 Tactical Transport Helicopters (TTH) of the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) fleet to bring them …

Russia reforms its army aviation branch

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Russia reforms its army aviation branch

29th July 2014

The Russian Air Force (RuAF) is poised for a deep reform and recapitalisation of its Army Aviation branch, which operates transport and attack helicopters in …

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