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Eurosatory 2026: The H160M’s agnostic approach to drones draws global interest

16th June 2026

As Airbus Helicopters advances its H160M Guépard programme towards targeted first delivery in late 2028 for the French Army, the platform’s “agnostic” approach to drone integration could offer a window into how Western militaries are rethinking the relationship between crewed rotorcraft and uncrewed systems.

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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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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 …

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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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Airbus Helicopters plans Romanian expansion

3rd September 2014

Airbus Helicopters has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the government of Romania that will see the company extend its presence in Romania and further …

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Final upgraded Swiss Super Puma delivered

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The final Swiss Air Force TH06 ISR Super Puma was handed over to defence procurement agency Armasuisse at RUAG’s Emmen facility on 29 August.  In …

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Patria acquires Malmskogen Aerocenter business operations

2nd September 2014

Patria Helicopters has acquired the business operations of Malmskogen Aerocenter based in Linköping in Sweden, strengthening Patria Helicopter’s helicopter support capabilities. The company announced the …

NAVAIR seeks new V-22 engine

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NAVAIR seeks new V-22 engine

2nd September 2014

The Pentagon has launched an effort to find a drop-in replacement engine for all variants of the US military’s V-22 Ospreys. On 26 August, the …

First upgraded Mi-8AMTSh helicopters delivered to Russian MoD

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First upgraded Mi-8AMTSh helicopters delivered to Russian MoD

2nd September 2014

The first four upgraded Mi-8AMTSh transport helicopters for the Russian military have been delivered to the Russian Ministry of Defence by Russian Helicopters. The aircraft …

Boeing secures Saudi AH-6i contract

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Boeing secures Saudi AH-6i contract

1st September 2014

Boeing been awarded a contract to manufacture 24 AH-6i light attack helicopters for the Saudi Arabian Ministry of the National Guard (SAMNG), marking the first …

India clears purchase of Apaches, Chinooks

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India clears purchase of Apaches, Chinooks

29th August 2014

India has cleared the offsets proposal for 22 Boeing AH-64E Apache attack and 15 CH-47F Chinook heavy helicopters for the Indian Air Force.  The Defence …

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Northrop Grumman CIRCM completes US Army testing

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Northrop Grumman has announced that its Common Infrared Countermeasures (CIRCM) system has successfully completed the entire government-designed test plan, following a final round of US …

DARPA advances Boeing’s Phantom Swift

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DARPA advances Boeing’s Phantom Swift

28th August 2014

Boeing’s ‘Phantom Swift’ prototype for DARPA’s VTOL Experimental Aircraft (X-Plane) programme has advanced to the next stage of development.  Valued at $130 million, the VTOL X-Plane …

Honeywell HUMS for Singapore Chinooks

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Honeywell HUMS for Singapore Chinooks

26th August 2014

The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) has chosen Honeywell to supply health and usage monitoring systems (HUMS) for its Boeing Chinook CH-47SD helicopters. Honeywell …

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