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Robinson launches new uncrewed aircraft business unit, unveils new UAS cargo platform

12th March 2026

The new entity incorporates crewed and uncrewed capabilities to tackle a variety of mission demands in both defence and commercial markets.

UK MoD awards Leonardo with £1 billion New Medium Helicopter contract

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UK MoD awards Leonardo with £1 billion New Medium Helicopter contract

2nd March 2026

The £1 billion contract has secured jobs at Leonardo’s Yeovil site and will provide the British forces with 23 new medium-lift helicopters.

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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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Sagem to develop new MPME version for French Army

24th September 2013

Sagem will supply a new version of the MPME (Module de Préparation de Missions) mission planning system for the French military’s Tiger HAD (support & …

Saab receives IDAS order for Indian ALH

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Saab receives IDAS order for Indian ALH

20th September 2013

Saab will commence serial production of an integrated electronic warfare self-protection system for installation on the Indian Army’s and Air force’s Advanced Light Helicopter. The …

Brazilian EC725 integrated with self-protection system

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Brazilian EC725 integrated with self-protection system

17th September 2013

A chaff and flare countermeasures dispensing system developed by Helibras’ Engineering Center has been integrated onto an EC725 helicopter as part of Eurocopter’s programme to …

Australian Army Chinooks complete Afghanistan operations

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Australian Army Chinooks complete Afghanistan operations

16th September 2013

The Australian Department of Defence (DoD) has announced that Rotary Wing Group – Eight (RWG-8), the Australian Army Aviation Detachment, has officially completed its mission …

DSEI 2013: UK Chinook upgrade brings export potential

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DSEI 2013: UK Chinook upgrade brings export potential

13th September 2013

Thales is pitching its avionics upgrade developed for the UK under Project Julius to existing CH-47 Chinook users around the world. At the DSEI exhibition …

Patria, NH Industries sign NH90 service agreement

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Patria, NH Industries sign NH90 service agreement

13th September 2013

Patria will act as an NH Industries (NHI) authorised service centre in Finland, Sweden and Norway for the Nordic NH90 helicopter. The two companies announced …

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