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Growing capability gaps caused by ageing Soviet-era platforms in Africa and Asia are creating opportunities, as disrupted supply chains and sanctions open the door for Western manufacturers to expand into these markets.

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CH-47 Chinook: why the iconic helicopter design is still a heavy-lift contender (updated 2026)

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From its emergence as a ground-breaking design in the 1950s to its widespread deployment in diverse operations worldwide, the Chinook continues to leave an indelible mark on the aviation landscape. Shephard sums up the helicopter’s latest developments.

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Raytheon receives miniaturised GPS receiver order

18th December 2013

The US Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center has placed the first order with Raytheon for the MAGR 2000-S24 miniaturised airborne GPS receiver under …

Japan plans to buy V-22 Ospreys amid China tensions

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Japan plans to buy V-22 Ospreys amid China tensions

17th December 2013

The Japanese Self-Defense Force (JSDF) plans to acquire 17 V-22 Osprey tiltrotors and three Global Hawk UAVs to bolster defences against an increasingly aggressive China, …

 Swiss Air Force helicopter simulator receives new certification

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Swiss Air Force helicopter simulator receives new certification

16th December 2013

The EC635 helicopter Full Flight Mission Simulator (FFMS) in service with the Swiss Air Force has achieved JAR FSTD-H Level D certification issued by Switzerland’s …

Sikorsky to advance VTOL X-Plane programme

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Sikorsky to advance VTOL X-Plane programme

13th December 2013

The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has awarded Sikorsky Phase 1 of the VTOL Experimental Aircraft (X-Plane) programme.   The new contract, valued …

Royal Australian Navy receives first MH-60R helicopters

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Royal Australian Navy receives first MH-60R helicopters

11th December 2013

The first two MH-60R helicopters have been accepted by the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) at ceremony at Lockheed Martin’s Owego facility. The RAN has 24 …

Sweden’s first NH90 TTT/IM delivery imminent

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Sweden’s first NH90 TTT/IM delivery imminent

10th December 2013

Nearly seven years after the first NH90 was delivered to Sweden’s Helicopter Battalion, a fifth helicopter is expected to be handed over on 17 December. …

Saudi helicopter renewal gathers momentum

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Saudi helicopter renewal gathers momentum

5th December 2013

Northrop Grumman has announced its industry team that will compete for the US Army’s Integrated Maintenance Support Services (IMSS) programme. The IMSS programme will help …

Brunei takes delivery of first Black Hawks

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Brunei takes delivery of first Black Hawks

4th December 2013

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EP-8000 image generators selected for Apache LCTs

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EP-8000 image generators selected for Apache LCTs

4th December 2013

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Christie to provide USMC AH-1W WST projection systems

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Christie to provide USMC AH-1W WST projection systems

3rd December 2013

Christie will supply projection systems to the US Marine Corps (USMC) for AH-1W Weapons Systems Trainer (WST) Device 2F136A upgrades under a new contract announced …

New Zealand Navy selects Penguin anti-ship missile

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New Zealand Navy selects Penguin anti-ship missile

29th November 2013

The Royal New Zealand Navy will deploy the Penguin Mk 2 Mod 7 anti-ship missile on its new Kaman SH-2G Super Seasprite maritime helicopters under …

RNLN takes delivery of NH90 NFH MPAS

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RNLN takes delivery of NH90 NFH MPAS

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The Royal Netherlands Navy (RNLN) has taken delivery of a Mission Planning & Analysis System (MPAS) in the Final Operative Configuration for its fleet of …

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