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Singapore Airshow 2026: Airbus-RSAF H225M teaming tests point to future scalability

6th February 2026

The tests between a Republic of Singapore Air Force H225M and Airbus Flexrotor uncrewed aerial system were designed to allow the crew to receive and process real-time data from the UAS while maintaining direct command and control.

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India confronts widening military helicopter gap as border demands intensify

5th February 2026

India’s major helicopter programmes are under the spotlight as the country turns to global partners to replace legacy helicopters with growing urgency.

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MD Helicopters overcomes Boeing legal challenge

20th July 2013

MD Helicopters (MDHI) has overcome a legal challenge from Boeing aimed at preventing it from offering the MD 540F helicopter in direct competition to Boeing’s …

RAN RMI 2 programme delivers Bell 429 upgrade

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RAN RMI 2 programme delivers Bell 429 upgrade

17th July 2013

The Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN) Bell 429 helicopter has been upgraded to allow operations at an internal gross weight of 7,500lbs as part of the …

REBTECH completes Estonia NVG modifications

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REBTECH completes Estonia NVG modifications

17th July 2013

REBTECH has announced that it has completed the modification of all aircraft lighting on four Robinson R44 helicopters for the Estonian Air Force. The lighting …

Cobham acquires full ownership of FBH

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Cobham acquires full ownership of FBH

16th July 2013

Cobham announced on 15 July the acquisition of Bristow Helicopter’s 50% share in their FBH joint venture for £74 million. The move is aimed at …

 Eurocopter demonstrates low-noise helicopter landings

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Eurocopter demonstrates low-noise helicopter landings

15th July 2013

Eurocopter has demonstrated new landing procedures that significantly reduce a helicopter’s perceived sound footprint as part of the Green Rotorcraft Integrated Technology Demonstrator programme. The …

Germany selects EC645 T2 LUH for special forces

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Germany selects EC645 T2 LUH for special forces

11th July 2013

The German Federal Ministry of Defense (MoD) has selected Eurocopter’s EC645 T2 Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) for Germany’s Special Forces Command. The MoD has signed …

EC225 fix approved by EASA

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EC225 fix approved by EASA

9th July 2013

The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has approved Eurocopter’s interim fix to the main gearbox (MGB) problem that has grounded the North Sea EC225 fleet …

Watchdog warns about DoD Afghan Mi-17 purchase

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Watchdog warns about DoD Afghan Mi-17 purchase

9th July 2013

The Pentagon has approved the purchase of 30 Russian made Mi-17 helicopters for an Afghan special unit, despite warnings from a government watchdog the deal …

Night Flight Concepts to continue Bell Helicopter NVG inspections

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Night Flight Concepts to continue Bell Helicopter NVG inspections

9th July 2013

Night Flight Concepts have received an extended night vision goggle (NVG) inspection contract from Bell Helicopter. The company announced the contract extension on 8 July. …

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Crowsnest edges closer to assessment phase

9th July 2013

After a two-year delay in funding, the UK’s development of a new helicopter-based early warning radar system is gathering momentum – although critical capability gaps …

Australia seeks MK 54 Torpedoes for MH-60R helicopters

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Australia seeks MK 54 Torpedoes for MH-60R helicopters

4th July 2013

The Australian Department of Defence has expressed interest in acquiring 100 MK 54 All-Up-Round Torpedoes from the US government in a possible foreign military sale …

First Australian MH-60R Seahawk Romeo takes flight

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First Australian MH-60R Seahawk Romeo takes flight

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The first MH-60R Seahawk Romeo helicopter in production for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) has completed its first test flight at Sikorsky’s Production Facility in …

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