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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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New Zealand signs for Australia’s cast-off Seasprites

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New Zealand signs for Australia’s cast-off Seasprites

19th April 2013

Kaman Aerospace has announced a contract to provide ten ex-Australian Super Seasprite helicopters to the New Zealand Ministry of Defence (MoD), in a deal worth …

South Korea purchase 36 AH-64E Apaches

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South Korea purchase 36 AH-64E Apaches

18th April 2013

Boeing will supply 36 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters to South Korea after beating out Turkish Aerospace Industries and Bell for the contract, which is expected …

Bertling reflects on early issues at Eurocopter

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Bertling reflects on early issues at Eurocopter

18th April 2013

Both the Tiger and NH90 helicopter programmes were hindered in their early stages by a lack of transparency by Eurocopter, their departing CEO has admitted. …

German medevac NH90s sent to Afghanistan

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German medevac NH90s sent to Afghanistan

18th April 2013

Germany has delivered the first of four multi-role NH90 utility helicopters to Mazer-e Sharif, Afghanistan to provide emergency air rescue for front-line casualties.  The helicopter …

Eurocopter develops ‘interim fix’ for EC225 issue

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Eurocopter develops ‘interim fix’ for EC225 issue

17th April 2013

Eurocopter has identified both an interim fix and what it believes could be the final solution to the gearbox problems that have been plaguing the …

Nemesis missile racks up successful flight tests

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Nemesis missile racks up successful flight tests

16th April 2013

Lockheed Martin has announced that the Nemesis missile has demonstrated three successful flight tests at White Sands Missile Range to show its launch, guided flight, …

Spain deploys Tiger attack helicopters to Afghanistan

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Spain deploys Tiger attack helicopters to Afghanistan

16th April 2013

Despite ISAF operations winding down, Spain has sent three Eurocopter Tiger HAP attack helicopters to Afghanistan in an effort to bolster its helicopter forces which …

New RAF Mk6 Chinook completes first flight

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New RAF Mk6 Chinook completes first flight

15th April 2013

Boeing has revealed that the first flight of the newest CH-47 Chinook heavy-lift helicopter for the Royal Air Force (RAF) took place on 15 March …

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Quad A 2013: US Army reflects on OEF aircraft challenges

13th April 2013

A senior US Army officer has shone light on some of the operational errors that led to 165 aircraft being lost in Afghanistan and Iraq …

Quad A 2013: Sikorsky stands by its AAS aircraft

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Quad A 2013: Sikorsky stands by its AAS aircraft

13th April 2013

Sikorsky has defended its offering for the US Army’s Armed Aerial Scout (AAS) programme, saying that it will be ready in time for the requirement …

Quad A 2013: US AH-64E due to enter FRP as next round of negotiations begin

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Quad A 2013: US AH-64E due to enter FRP as next round of negotiations begin

13th April 2013

The PM for Apache in the US Army has stated that 43 of the new AH-64E helicopters are in LRIP with FRP beginning in FY14 …

Quad A 2013: US Army gives financial perspective on future helicopter programmes

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Quad A 2013: US Army gives financial perspective on future helicopter programmes

12th April 2013

The head of the US Army’s PEO Aviation has offered insight into the force’s upcoming helicopter development programmes in light of pressure to reduce procurement …

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