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Eurosatory 2026: The H160M’s agnostic approach to drones draws global interest

16th June 2026

As Airbus Helicopters advances its H160M Guépard programme towards targeted first delivery in late 2028 for the French Army, the platform’s “agnostic” approach to drone integration could offer a window into how Western militaries are rethinking the relationship between crewed rotorcraft and uncrewed systems.

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The UK defence secretary’s departure suggests that the long-delayed Defence Investment Plan is unlikely to meet the funding demands of the armed forces, with consequences for procurement and the UK’s standing at a NATO summit weeks away.

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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 …

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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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Chemring subsidiaries win US DoD contracts

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Chemring has announced that its US subsidiaries, Alloy Surfaces and Kilgore Flares, have been awarded contracts to supply decoy devices to the US Army and …

LIMA 2013: Problems persist with RMAF Cougars

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Relations between Eurocopter Malaysia and the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) remain at an all-time low because of restrictions affecting the EC725. Gearbox problems have …

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