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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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LAAD 2013: First upgraded Panther nears certification

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LAAD 2013: First upgraded Panther nears certification

12th April 2013

The first upgraded Panther K2 helicopter is expected to pass certification this month, ready to be delivered to the Brazilian Army in mid-May for operational …

Quad A 2013: AgustaWestland enters AAS fray

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Quad A 2013: AgustaWestland enters AAS fray

12th April 2013

AgustaWestland has launched its offering for the US Army’s Armed Aerial Scout (AAS) programme, the AW169 AAS. Displayed for the first time during the AAAA …

Quad A 2013: US Army anticipates next Chinook contract signing

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Quad A 2013: US Army anticipates next Chinook contract signing

12th April 2013

The US Army anticipates signing the next multi-year contract for the CH-47 Chinook cargo helicopter in May, according to the army’s PM of cargo helicopters.  …

LAAD 2013: New S-70i helicopters for Colombian Army

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LAAD 2013: New S-70i helicopters for Colombian Army

11th April 2013

Sikorsky has announced at the LAAD Defence & Security International Exhibition that it will supply two additional S-70i Black Hawk helicopters to the Colombian Army. …

BAE Systems to supply COBRA mine detection prototype

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BAE Systems to supply COBRA mine detection prototype

11th April 2013

BAE Systems will develop an advanced mine detection system prototype as part of the Coastal Battlefield Reconnaissance and Analysis (COBRA) programme for the US Navy …

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LAAD 2013: Rockwell Collins widens military footprint

11th April 2013

Rockwell Collins has secured a significant army aviation radio contract with the Brazilian armed forces, as it looks to increases its share of the military …

LAAD 2013: Australia assesses visual solution

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LAAD 2013: Australia assesses visual solution

11th April 2013

The Australian Defence Force (ADF) is evaluating the Selex ES ‘VigilX’ enhanced vision system, which is designed to solve the enduring problem of landing a …

Quad A 2013: Bell unveils next-generation tiltrotor

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Quad A 2013: Bell unveils next-generation tiltrotor

11th April 2013

Bell Helicopter has introduced the V-280 Valor tiltrotor aircraft as its offering for the Joint Multi Role (JMR) technology demonstrator phase of the US Army’s …

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US Army Black Hawks receive new filtration system

10th April 2013

Donaldson Aerospace & Defense has begun deliveries of the next-generation filtration solution for the US Army’s H-60 Black Hawk helicopter engines. The dry media filtration …

LAAD 2013: Boeing increases presence in Brazil

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LAAD 2013: Boeing increases presence in Brazil

9th April 2013

Reflecting moves by other Western companies in recent years, Boeing plans to increase its footprint in Brazil with a new teaming agreement and the establishment …

LAAD 2013: US Navy widens SH-60F sales push

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LAAD 2013: US Navy widens SH-60F sales push

9th April 2013

The US Navy is placing fresh emphasis on the sales drive for refurbished SH-60F Seahawks as increasing numbers of the legacy aircraft are withdrawn from …

Belgian NH90 Nato Frigate Helicopter takes flight

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Belgian NH90 Nato Frigate Helicopter takes flight

8th April 2013

The first naval variant NH90 ordered by the Belgian armed forces completed its first flight on 5 April at Eurocopter facility Donauwörth in Germany. NHIndustries …

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