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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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Airbus Helicopters sees defence portfolio’s “strong momentum” continue into 2026

28th January 2026

The aerospace company’s 2025 performance figures revealed significant orders from various European armed forces and a boost in demand for its uncrewed offerings.

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France’s Joint Light Helicopter programme advances with H160M flight tests

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France’s Joint Light Helicopter programme advances with H160M flight tests

28th July 2025

With three prototypes being built, the H160M is a militarised version of the H160. Once tests conclude, it will be delivered to the French armed forces from late 2028.

Singapore investigates rotary-wing crewed-uncrewed teaming

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Singapore investigates rotary-wing crewed-uncrewed teaming

25th July 2025

Initial exploration of helicopter crewed-uncrewed teaming capabilities will commence in late-2025 and could potentially help shape future programmes involving launched effects.

Norway cleared for possible $2.6 billion HH-60W helicopter FMS

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Norway cleared for possible $2.6 billion HH-60W helicopter FMS

14th July 2025

The possible sale for nine HH-60W by the US government could make Norway the first Foreign Military Sale customer for the rescue and combat helicopter and add to the country’s ongoing acquisition of Sikorsky-made helicopters.

Leonardo’s Proteus structural tests “nearing completion” ahead of first flight

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Leonardo’s Proteus structural tests “nearing completion” ahead of first flight

30th June 2025

The company has tested over 15 mission sets for the drone, with the rotorcraft used to demonstrate the viability of armed forces utilising large uncrewed aerial systems’ (UAS) for autonomous missions in the future.

US Army modernisation plans raise big concerns for lawmakers

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US Army modernisation plans raise big concerns for lawmakers

25th June 2025

The termination of programmes such as JLTV and RCV has been harshly criticised by members of the US Congress.

Paris Air Show 2025: Poland orders Apache targeting systems and will establish local support facility

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Paris Air Show 2025: Poland orders Apache targeting systems and will establish local support facility

17th June 2025

In 2024, Poland agreed to purchase 96 Boeing AH-64E Apache combat helicopters in a deal worth as much as US$12 billion. The deal included 97 AN/ASQ-170 modernised target acquisition and designation sight/AN/AAR-11 modernised pilot night vis...

Paris Air Show 2025: New capabilities, partnerships and next-gen programmes remain priority for industry

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Paris Air Show 2025: New capabilities, partnerships and next-gen programmes remain priority for industry

12th June 2025

As European countries increase their defence budgets, the Paris Air Show will look to how the aerospace industry’s responds, with programme progression, new technology and industrial partnerships all expected to take centre stage at Le Bour...

Paris Air Show 2025: Airbus Helicopters unveils new crewed-uncrewed teaming solution

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Paris Air Show 2025: Airbus Helicopters unveils new crewed-uncrewed teaming solution

12th June 2025

The solution, named HTeaming, has already been tested in flight with a Spanish Navy H135 helicopter and an Airbus Flexrotor uncrewed aerial system (UAS).

Poland reassesses equipment priorities as S-70i Black Hawk acquisition stopped

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Poland reassesses equipment priorities as S-70i Black Hawk acquisition stopped

9th June 2025

The country first entered negotiations for the procurement of Black Hawk helicopters in 2023. Now, the reassessment marks a shift in the country’s military equipment and strategic needs in light of the Ukraine conflict.

UVision declares a “first” with helicopter-launched loitering munition to be displayed at Paris Air Show

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UVision declares a “first” with helicopter-launched loitering munition to be displayed at Paris Air Show

6th June 2025

UVision’s HERO loitering munition family is widely used. As an air-launched loitering munition, however, it is a new concept which could meet a specific declared need of the US Marine Corps.

RTX Raytheon to surge production of AIM-9X Block II missiles by nearly 80% in three years

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RTX Raytheon to surge production of AIM-9X Block II missiles by nearly 80% in three years

5th June 2025

Currently manufacturing 1,400 AIM-9X Block II missiles annually, Raytheon plans to reach the mark of 2,500 per year by September 2028.

US Army progresses with the Flight School Next project

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US Army progresses with the Flight School Next project

4th June 2025

A special procurement notice for the Flight School Next was issued this week as potential suppliers step up their efforts.

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