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Leonardo UK “optimistic” on further Proteus funding, confirms international interest

24th February 2026

The Proteus demonstrator is being pitched as a key platform showcasing the UK’s capabilities to build autonomous systems, with Leonardo in ongoing discussions about the future of the programme with the Royal Navy and UK Ministry of Defence.

France and India secure long-term defence roadmap built on shared production

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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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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 …

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. …

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