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B-52 modernisation, Sentinel, MH-139A, T-7A and Air Force One replacement are among the US Air Force programmes the GAO says remain at risk of further schedule slips and cost growth due to acquisition and management challenges.

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New Turkish weapon systems and operational capabilities continue to evolve, as the recent EFES 2026 event clearly demonstrated.

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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) …

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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. …

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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 …

Italy receives first NH90 TTH in FOC configuration

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Italy receives first NH90 TTH in FOC configuration

3rd May 2013

The Italian Army has taken delivery of the first NH90 tactical transport helicopter (TTH) in Final Operational Capability configuration at an official ceremony at AgustaWestland’s …

US furthers next-generation helicopter studies

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US furthers next-generation helicopter studies

30th April 2013

Plans for a next generation US helicopter to replace the AH-64 Apache and UH-60 Black Hawk have moved forward with three different configurations under evaluation. …

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GKN chases JMR involvement

30th April 2013

GKN Aerospace is in talks with Bell Helicopter and Sikorsky about possible involvement in their bids for the US Joint Multirole (JMR) next-generation helicopter project. …

NAVAIR looks to future Seahawk replacement

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NAVAIR looks to future Seahawk replacement

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The US Navy is starting to look at replacement options for its MH-60 Seahawk helicopters, with fleet retirement expected to commence in 2028. The US …

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Eurocopter reveals optionally piloted EC145

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Eurocopter has validated its EC145 helicopter in an optionally piloted vehicle (OPV) role following a successful series of flight tests using its testbed demonstrator. Demonstrated …

Serco Sea King maintenance contract extended

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Serco Sea King maintenance contract extended

24th April 2013

Serco will continue to assist AgustaWestland in the maintenance of the UK Ministry of Defence’s Sea King helicopter aircraft, following the extension of its Integrated …

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ATK to provide GATR to USSOCOM

24th April 2013

ATK has announced a $3.2 million contract to provide a precision guided rocket for evaluation by US Special Operation Command (USSOCOM). Awarded through the Defence …

US confirms V-22 sale to Israel

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US confirms V-22 sale to Israel

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The US has confirmed its intention to sell the V-22 Osprey tiltrotor to Israel as part of a comprehensive defence package, in what will be the …

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