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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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Airbus Helicopters is deepening its European reach as NATO orders climb

16th February 2026

Airbus has delivered more than 2,000 helicopters to nations across Europe, and continues to solidify its position at the heart of the region’s defence industrial base.

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Netherlands restricts NH90 flying hours

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Netherlands restricts NH90 flying hours

11th February 2014

Dutch NH90 aircrews are now restricted to flying a maximum of one hour a day due to cockpit noise level concerns, it has emerged. The …

SGA14: Elbit targets utility helicopter market for Brightnite piloting system

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SGA14: Elbit targets utility helicopter market for Brightnite piloting system

11th February 2014

Elbit is confident that its Brightnite multi-layered piloting system will appeal to utility helicopter operators whose only alternative currently are the more costly systems used …

CH-53K helicopter powers up and spins rotor heads

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CH-53K helicopter powers up and spins rotor heads

11th February 2014

The first Sikorsky Ground Test Vehicle (GTV) prototype CH-53K helicopter in development for the US Marine Corps has been powered up and had its rotor …

EASA grants AW189 helicopter type certification

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EASA grants AW189 helicopter type certification

10th February 2014

The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has granted the AgustaWestland AW189 helicopter type certification following the completion of the final validation activities of the first fully …

SGA14: Bell looks to increase footprint in Asia

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SGA14: Bell looks to increase footprint in Asia

8th February 2014

Bell Helicopter is set to showcase its range of aircraft at the Singapore Air Show, as the company looks to draw new custom and capitalise …

Aurora awarded DARPA VTOL X-Plane contract

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Aurora awarded DARPA VTOL X-Plane contract

7th February 2014

Aurora Flight Sciences has confirmed that it will build its LightningStrike Vertical Takeoff and Landing aircraft for DARPA’s VTOL X-Plane programme. The company has been …

Second RAN LHD hull arrives in Australia

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Second RAN LHD hull arrives in Australia

7th February 2014

Construction of the Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN’s) second Canberra Class Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) is making progress, with the hull arriving at Web Dock in …

Lockheed Martin wins UK Apache M-TADS/PNVS work

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Lockheed Martin wins UK Apache M-TADS/PNVS work

6th February 2014

Lockheed Martin will sustain and support the Modernized Target Acquisition Designation Sight/Pilot Night Vision Sensor (M-TADS/PNVS) system on the UK’s Apache AH Mk-1 fleet until …

SGA14: Rockwell Collins eyes Asia-Pacific growth

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SGA14: Rockwell Collins eyes Asia-Pacific growth

5th February 2014

Rockwell Collins is looking to accelerate growth of its business by focusing on opportunities in the promising Asian Pacific market through a number of key …

UK MoD accelerates Crowsnest airborne warning programme

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UK MoD accelerates Crowsnest airborne warning programme

3rd February 2014

The Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carriers being built for the Royal Navy will have operational Crowsnest early warning systems by 2019 following the renegotiation of …

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Exelis receives US Army helicopter radio order

3rd February 2014

The US Army has ordered the Exelis ARC-201D radios for installation in its UH-60M Blackhawk and CH-47F Chinook helicopters. The $10.9 million contract was issued …

HeliVert to produce commercial AW139 helicopters

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HeliVert to produce commercial AW139 helicopters

31st January 2014

Russian Helicopters and AgustaWestland joint venture, HeliVert, has been given the go-ahead to produce the AW139 commercial helicopter. The Register of the Interstate Aviation Committee …

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