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

17th October 2025

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.

Sikorsky wins five-year $11 billion US Marine Corps contract for CH-53K helicopters

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Sikorsky wins five-year $11 billion US Marine Corps contract for CH-53K helicopters

29th September 2025

The follow-on order for CH-53K helicopters is the largest one to date for the type and will see deliveries carried out from 2029 to 2034.

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AgustaWestland, Kongsberg sign co-operation agreement

18th July 2014

AgustaWestland has made moves to expand cooperation with Kongsberg for the Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) of dynamic components for a range of AgustaWestland helicopters, …

Farnborough: Maiden ‘unmanned’ flight scheduled for SW-4

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Farnborough: Maiden ‘unmanned’ flight scheduled for SW-4

18th July 2014

AgustaWestland expects to make the first unmanned flight of its SW-4 Solo Optionally Piloted Helicopter (OPH) by the end of the year, company executives have …

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Airbus Helicopters embarks on Clean Sky 2 programme

17th July 2014

Airbus Helicopters will lead the design of a large-scale compound rotorcraft demonstrator dubbed LifeRCraft (Low Impact Fast & Efficient RotorCraft) as part of Europe’s Clean …

Farnborough: Interest grows in APKWS

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Farnborough: Interest grows in APKWS

17th July 2014

BAE Systems plans to expand its APKWS market into the US Army and US Navy rotary and fixed wing fleets as well as overseas to …

Farnborough: AW149 ready for global market

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Farnborough: AW149 ready for global market

17th July 2014

AgustaWestland is confident its AW149 multi-role helicopter is ready for the international market, after announcing Italian military certification of the platform during the Farnborough International …

AgustaWestland announces new orders from Farnborough

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AgustaWestland announces new orders from Farnborough

16th July 2014

AgustaWestland has kicked off the Farnborough International Airshow with the signing of a number of new contracts with military and civil customers. The Bangladesh Air …

Farnborough: AgustaWestland awarded FASGW integration contract

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Farnborough: AgustaWestland awarded FASGW integration contract

16th July 2014

The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has awarded a £90 million contract to AgustaWestland to integrate the Future Anti-Surface Guided Weapon (FASGW) onto the Royal …

Farnborough: Aero Sekur advances helicopter survivability range

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Farnborough: Aero Sekur advances helicopter survivability range

16th July 2014

Aero Sekur has used the Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) to launch a new lightweight crash-worthy fuel tank, and showcase its range of emergency flotation and …

Merlin Mk2 helicopters complete Exercise Deep Blue

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Merlin Mk2 helicopters complete Exercise Deep Blue

15th July 2014

Nine Royal Navy Merlin Mk2 helicopters have taken part in Exercise Deep Blue in the Atlantic Ocean, simulating their anti-submarine warfare, maritime patrol and casualty …

Farnborough: Merlin MKII formally introduced to service

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Farnborough: Merlin MKII formally introduced to service

15th July 2014

Lockheed Martin has used the Farnborough International Airshow to formally announce the early entry into service date of the Maritime Merlin HM Mk2. The Royal …

Farnborough: TRU wins Bell 525 simulator contract

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Farnborough: TRU wins Bell 525 simulator contract

15th July 2014

TRU Simulation + Training has been awarded a contract by Boeing for the Bell Helicopter 525 Relentless Full Flight Simulator (FFS), it was announced at …

Farnborough: Bell Helicopter targets European market

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Farnborough: Bell Helicopter targets European market

15th July 2014

Bell Helicopter has signalled its intent to increase market participation in Europe, announcing several new contracts and initiatives in the region at the Farnborough International …

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