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Robinson launches new uncrewed aircraft business unit, unveils new UAS cargo platform

12th March 2026

The new entity incorporates crewed and uncrewed capabilities to tackle a variety of mission demands in both defence and commercial markets.

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UK MoD awards Leonardo with £1 billion New Medium Helicopter contract

2nd March 2026

The £1 billion contract has secured jobs at Leonardo’s Yeovil site and will provide the British forces with 23 new medium-lift helicopters.

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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 …

Ka-62 maiden flight planned for December

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Ka-62 maiden flight planned for December

21st August 2014

The first Kamov Ka-62 prototype will not now take to the air until December this year, it has been revealed.  The delay in the KA-62’s …

MD 530G Scout completes live fire qualifications

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MD 530G Scout completes live fire qualifications

21st August 2014

The MD 530G Scout attack helicopter has successfully completed Live Fire Qualification Exercises at Yuma Proving Grounds, Arizona, MD Helicopters announced on 20 August. The …

Z-18F ASW helicopter breaks cover

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Z-18F ASW helicopter breaks cover

21st August 2014

A larger People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) anti-submarine warfare (ASW) helicopter has long been expected and a new platform is now currently undergoing trials, according …

First RAN Landing Helicopter Dock nears delivery

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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 …

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