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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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French Caracal squadron approaches air-to-air refuelling certification

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French Caracal squadron approaches air-to-air refuelling certification

29th May 2013

The French Air Force is set to significantly enhance its SAR and CSAR capabilities with the completion of in-flight refuelling certification for its EC725 Caracals.  …

Boeing will compete with MD in light attack market

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Boeing will compete with MD in light attack market

23rd May 2013

Boeing has conceded it will have to compete with MD Helicopters on the light scout/attack helicopter market after the latter’s recent development of a militarised …

Upgraded Royal Navy Lynx simulator enters service

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Upgraded Royal Navy Lynx simulator enters service

22nd May 2013

The Royal Navy's Lynx Mk8 full-mission simulator located at Royal Navy Air Station (RNAS) Yeovilton is now in-service and ready-for-training following a major visual system …

UK MoD orders additional Hellfire missiles

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UK MoD orders additional Hellfire missiles

20th May 2013

The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced that it has ordered additional supersonic Hellfire missiles for the British Army’s Apache helicopter fleet. The £15 …

IDEF 2013: TAI outlines new Turkish helicopter

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IDEF 2013: TAI outlines new Turkish helicopter

10th May 2013

Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) will fly a new, indigenously-developed 5t helicopter within the next five years, the company has claimed. Speaking at the IDEF exhibition …

IDEF 2013: Turkish army set to receive first T-129s

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IDEF 2013: Turkish army set to receive first T-129s

9th May 2013

The Turkish Land Forces is on the verge of taking delivery of their first T-129 ATAK attack helicopters as the production of the aircraft gathers …

IDEF 2013: Roketsan unveils new smart munition

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IDEF 2013: Roketsan unveils new smart munition

9th May 2013

Turkish weapons manufacturer Roketsan plans to test-fire its new Smart Micro Munition from the Anka medium altitude long endurance UAV, the company has revealed. A …

IDEF 2013: Eurocopter to offer Turkish guided missile

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IDEF 2013: Eurocopter to offer Turkish guided missile

9th May 2013

Eurocopter plans to test fire Roketsan’s Cirit laser guided missile from an EC635 by the end of the year, it has emerged. The two companies …

ATK, Elbit Systems to provide GATR for USSOCOM evaluation

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ATK, Elbit Systems to provide GATR for USSOCOM evaluation

8th May 2013

Elbit Systems and ATK will provide the Guided Advanced Tactical Rocket (GATR) and Precision Guided Rocket Launcher (PGRL) to the US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) …

Bids invited for reopened VXX programme

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Bids invited for reopened VXX programme

8th May 2013

The US Navy has called for proposals from industry to provide 21 aircraft to replace the existing presidential helicopter fleet – known as Marine One. …

IDEF 2013: Black Hawk contract signature still not in sight

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IDEF 2013: Black Hawk contract signature still not in sight

7th May 2013

Sikorsky is still yet to sign a contract with Turkey for the license-manufacture of 109 T-70i Black Hawk helicopters, more than two years after the …

Australian MRH90 finally approved for service

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Australian MRH90 finally approved for service

7th May 2013

Australia’s new NH Industries MRH90 multirole helicopter (MRH) has received its official type certification and service release from the Australian Defence Force’s Airworthiness Authority, the …

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