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Delays, departures and drama cloud UK defence programmes ahead of absent DIP

12th June 2026

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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Airbus unveils expansion of uncrewed portfolio with new CCA and helicopter platforms

10th June 2026

The manufacturer is betting heavily on the demand for uncrewed systems, revealing the uncrewed H145M – known as the U145 – and the U760 Ravenstorm at ILA Berlin 2026 as the two latest additions to its expanding UAV offering.

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The dual-mode guidance system for Lockheed Martin’s Joint Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM) completed a demonstration on 5 February at Eglin Air Force Base. Lockheed Martin announced …

SGA14: Emerging Asian requirements highlighted at Singapore Airshow

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SGA14: Emerging Asian requirements highlighted at Singapore Airshow

18th February 2014

The lingering threat faced by the Asia-Pacific region was highlighted last week during the Singapore Airshow, when military and industry got together to inform and prepare for …

AmSafe Bridport wins helicopter cargo equipment contract

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AmSafe Bridport wins helicopter cargo equipment contract

18th February 2014

AmSafe Bridport will supply specialist helicopter cargo lifting equipment to the Frenchdefence procurment agency for installation on the French armed forces’ NH-90, Puma, Super Puma, …

DCI awarded EDA helicopter training study work

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DCI awarded EDA helicopter training study work

17th February 2014

Défense Conseil International (DCI) has been awarded a contract to conduct the Helicopter Basic Flying Training Syllabus Harmonisation Study (2 HS) for the European Defence …

SGA14: India expected to award Chinook and Apache contracts in 2014

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SGA14: India expected to award Chinook and Apache contracts in 2014

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Boeing is expecting to sign contracts with India for 15 CH-47F Chinook transport and 22 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters before the end of the year, …

SGA14: Industry preps for Malaysian attack helo requirement

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SGA14: Industry preps for Malaysian attack helo requirement

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Afghanistan receives additional Mi-17s

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Afghanistan receives additional Mi-17s

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Russia has commenced delivery of a new batch of Mi-17 Helicopters to Afghanistan, as part of a controversial contract with the Pentagon to supply an …

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SGA14: Bell Boeing gears up for Osprey export

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The V-22 Osprey has demonstrated its capabilities for the first time at the Singapore Airshow as Bell Boeing looks to secure export orders.  ‘We are …

Lockheed Martin to support Saudi Apaches

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Lockheed Martin to support Saudi Apaches

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Lockheed Martin will maintain the Modernized Target Acquisition Designation Sight/Pilot Night Vision Sensor (M-TADS/PNVS) systems onboard the Royal Saudi Land Forces (RSLF) Apaches, under a …

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First AW139s delivered to Royal Thai Army

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Two AW139 twin-engine helicopters ordered by the Royal Thai Army in 2012 have been delivered by AgustaWestland. The company announced the delivery from the Singapore …

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Curtiss-Wright has used the Singapore Airshow to introduce its new Air Data Computer Module (ADCM) for the calculation of aircraft altitude and airspeed. It is …

Philippine Navy opts for more AW109 aircraft

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Philippine Navy opts for more AW109 aircraft

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AgustaWestland will supply an additional two AW109 Power maritime helicopters to the Philippine Navy following the signing of a contract, announced on 11 February. The …

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