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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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US Air Force to fast-track capability development for GPS-denied operations

2nd June 2026

Over the next 18 months, the air force's research facility intends to accelerate the progress of resilient, autonomous solutions to support aircraft and helicopter deployments in DDIL overland and over-the-water scenarios.

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Dubai 2013: Talon production moves to UAE

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Dubai 2013: Talon production moves to UAE

19th November 2013

Raytheon will move the Talon laser guided rocket into production in the UAE under a partnering agreement with Tawazun announced at the Dubai Air Show. …

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Dubai 2013: Middle East offers opportunities for growth

18th November 2013

Strong purchasing power in the Middle East is driving companies to increase their footprint in the region as they  look to boost international sales in …

Dubai 2013: Boeing finally receives AH-6i contract

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Dubai 2013: Boeing finally receives AH-6i contract

18th November 2013

Boeing has secured a production contract for 24 AH-6i light attack helicopters understood to be for Saudi Arabia. Speaking at the Dubai Air Show, Boeing’s …

Dubai 2013: MD plans second-generation 530F

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Dubai 2013: MD plans second-generation 530F

18th November 2013

MD Helicopters is moving ahead with a major redesign of its MD530F armed helicopter as it targets further parapublic opportunities around the world. Speaking to …

Boeing delivers first upgraded Apache to the Netherlands

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Boeing delivers first upgraded Apache to the Netherlands

15th November 2013

The first Dutch AH-64D Apache upgraded to Block II standard was accepted by the Dutch Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO) at Mesa, Arizona on 14 November. …

AgustaWestland receives approval for India joint venture

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AgustaWestland receives approval for India joint venture

13th November 2013

Despite bribery allegations lingering over the contract to supply 12 AW101 VVIP helicopters to the Indian Air Force, AgustaWestland has been cleared to establish assembly …

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Dstl working to protect helicopter engines from sand erosion

12th November 2013

The UK’s Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) is contributing to a project set up by The Technical Cooperation Panel (TTCP) to investigate erosion-resistant coatings …

First NH90 Step B helicopter delivered to Italian Navy

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First NH90 Step B helicopter delivered to Italian Navy

12th November 2013

The Italian navy has taken delivery of the first NH90 NATO Frigate Helicopter (NFH) Step B from NHIndustries. The helicopter, delivered on 8 November, will …

Pentagon raises Afghan Mi-17 concerns

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Pentagon raises Afghan Mi-17 concerns

11th November 2013

The planned withdraw of NATO forces from Afghanistan by the end of 2014 will leave Afghan special forces without adequate helicopter support, a Pentagon report …

Norway selects AW101 for SAR requirement

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Norway selects AW101 for SAR requirement

8th November 2013

Norway has decided to commence ‘final negotiations’ with AgustaWestland for the delivery of new SAR helicopters to replace its fleet of ageing Sea Kings, it …

Poland advances weapons upgrade for combat helicopters

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Poland advances weapons upgrade for combat helicopters

8th November 2013

Poland’s Ministry of Defence is considering the purchase of Ukrainian-built anti-tank and missile defence systems for its fleet of Mil Mi-24 combat helicopters, it has …

US DoD retains civilian airlift contractors in Afghanistan

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US DoD retains civilian airlift contractors in Afghanistan

7th November 2013

The US has extended three civilian contracts for helicopter air transportation in Afghanistan worth $272.9 million, it has emerged. On 1 November, the US Department …

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