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Venezuela prepares personnel and equipment for a potential second US attack

6th January 2026

Defence Minister Gen Vladimir Padrino López has declared that the Venezuelan armed forces “will continue to employ all its available capabilities for military defence”.

Poland air report: Drones, transport aircraft and tankers dominate potential procurement plans

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Poland air report: Drones, transport aircraft and tankers dominate potential procurement plans

19th December 2025

With a rising defence budget and equipment list, Poland’s air market is set to grow as the country continues to modernise its transport and helicopter fleets while seeking out uncrewed aerial vehicles and loitering munitions.

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Paris Air Show 2013: Thales develops new cockpit with military in mind

13th June 2013

Thales has launched a new cockpit - the Avionics 2020 – that includes some traits that military operators may need in the future. Launched at …

Paris Air Show 2013: Boeing raises international sales target

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Paris Air Show 2013: Boeing raises international sales target

13th June 2013

Boeing has increased its non-US sales to more than a quarter of its business, as the company realigns itself to weather the current US defence …

Boeing signs $4 billion US Army Chinook contract

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Boeing signs $4 billion US Army Chinook contract

11th June 2013

Boeing will supply 177 CH-47F Chinook helicopters to the US Army under a new $4 billion multi-year contract announced on 11 June. The contract includes …

US Army Apache Modernized Laser Range Finder delivered

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US Army Apache Modernized Laser Range Finder delivered

7th June 2013

The new Laser Range Finder Designator (LRFD) for the US Army’s AH-64D/E Apache helicopter has been delivered by Lockheed Martin, it was announced on 6 …

CH-53K operational test helicopter contract issued

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CH-53K operational test helicopter contract issued

7th June 2013

Sikorsky Aircraft will build four production-representative CH-53K heavy lift helicopters for the US Marine Corps under a $435 million contract awarded by the US Navy. …

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Three companies shortlisted for JMR TD

6th June 2013

The US Army appears to be keeping its options open as the service moves to develop a next-generation rotorcraft able to replace both the AH-64 …

Belgian SAR chief frustrated by NH90 delays

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Belgian SAR chief frustrated by NH90 delays

6th June 2013

A delay in the delivery of four NFH NH90 helicopters to meet the Belgian search and rescue (SAR) requirement has compromised the government’s plans to retire …

Eurocopter wins Puma Mk2 support contract

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Eurocopter wins Puma Mk2 support contract

6th June 2013

Eurocopter UK has been awarded a three-year contract to support the fleet of 24 Royal Air Force Puma Mk2 helicopters it is currently upgrading for …

Canada's SAR procurement finally begins

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Canada's SAR procurement finally begins

5th June 2013

Canada is preparing to solicit bids for its long-awaited Fixed Wing Search and Rescue (FWSAR) project, which could provide an opening for the V-22 tiltrotor. …

UK begins SAR transition

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UK begins SAR transition

4th June 2013

The process of identifying which military SAR pilots and crews may wish to transition over to the UK’s new contracted service has begun, as the …

UK Merlin HC3 fleet completes Afghan deployment

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UK Merlin HC3 fleet completes Afghan deployment

4th June 2013

The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced that Britain’s fleet of Merlin HC3 helicopters have carried out their final operations in Afghanistan as UK …

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ADF down-selects three helicopter training systems

30th May 2013

The Australian government has shortlisted three helicopter training system proposals as part of its Project Air 9000 Phase 7. The project will provide a new …

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