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Peru’s air combat modernisation effort opens up $2.5 billion market opportunity

22nd May 2026

The latest purchase of F-16V combat aircraft comes as the country presses ahead with its long-held plans to modernise its air combat capabilities and invest in the replacement of ageing Russian aircraft.

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UH-60M Black Hawk: export demand underpins $13 billion market opportunity

19th May 2026

The UH-60M is the latest variant of the UH-60, a workhorse multirole helicopter that continues to attract further orders from across the globe. With further modernisation upgrades underway, the platform is expected to remain in operation until 2050.

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Elbit Systems announces DCoMPASS follow-on order

7th October 2013

Elbit Systems Electro-optics Elop will supply its Digital Compact Multi Purpose Advanced Stabilized System (DCoMPASS) electro-optical (EP) payload systems to the air force of an …

AgustaWestland invokes arbitration clause

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AgustaWestland invokes arbitration clause

6th October 2013

Having lost its battle for a dialogue with the Indian authorities, AgustaWestland is invoking the arbitration clause in its AW101 contract with the MoD. The …

US shutdown affects helicopter production

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US shutdown affects helicopter production

4th October 2013

Already impacted by US defence budget cuts and sequestration, Sikorsky has been one of the hardest hit by the US government shutdown with helicopter production …

UK seeks threat simulators for helicopters

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UK seeks threat simulators for helicopters

3rd October 2013

The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) is seeking a new approach to the simulation of man-in-the-loop (MITL) operated weapons, to counter threats to its combat …

Karem Aircraft to design tiltrotor for JMR TD

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Karem Aircraft to design tiltrotor for JMR TD

3rd October 2013

A fresh contender has joined the race to design the US military’s next-generation of rotorcraft. Karem Aircraft has been awarded a design contract for phase …

Kratos to build maintenance trainers for CH-53K

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Kratos to build maintenance trainers for CH-53K

1st October 2013

Sikorsky has issued an $8.5 million contract to Kratos Defense & Security Solutions for the design and development of maintenance training systems for the CH-53K …

Merlin celebrates ten years in service

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Merlin celebrates ten years in service

30th September 2013

The Royal Air Force (RAF) has celebrated ten years of continuous Merlin operations at a ceremony at RAF Benson on 27 September.  Speaking to journalists …

S-97 Raider prototype helicopter enters final assembly

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S-97 Raider prototype helicopter enters final assembly

27th September 2013

The prototype S-97 Raider helicopter has reached the final stages of assembly at Sikorsky's Development Flight Center in West Palm Beach, following the delivery of …

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Kongsberg, AgustaWestland team for Norwegian SAR

26th September 2013

AugustaWestland has signed an agreement to collaborate with Kongsberg Defence Systems if the AW101 is selected for the Norwegian Search and Rescue (SAR) competition to …

Sikorsky S-76D helicopter flight simulator launched

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Sikorsky S-76D helicopter flight simulator launched

25th September 2013

The first full flight simulator for Sikorsky's S-76D helicopter has been launched at FlightSafety's Learning Center in West Palm Beach. The new simulator replicates the …

Helitech 2013: Eurocopter looks to consolidate US position

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Helitech 2013: Eurocopter looks to consolidate US position

25th September 2013

The establishment of an AS350 Ecureuil line at its Columbus, Mississippi, facility will help strengthen Eurocopter’s position in the US, according to a key executive. …

Turbomeca signs UK RTM 322 engine service contract

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Turbomeca signs UK RTM 322 engine service contract

24th September 2013

The RTM 322 engines powering Merlin and Apache helicopters in the UK military’s fleet are to be supported by Turbomeca under a new arrangement announced …

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