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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.

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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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Boeing, Elbit Systems sign aircraft defence MoU

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Boeing, Elbit Systems sign aircraft defence MoU

12th February 2013

Boeing has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Elbit systems that will see the companies work together in the area of aircraft defence solutions. …

Heli-One selected for RAF Puma HC2 engine support

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Heli-One selected for RAF Puma HC2 engine support

11th February 2013

The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has selected Heli-One for a long-term Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) arrangement for the Puma HC2 helicopter fleet’s Makila 1A1 …

Aero India: HATSOFF prepares for increase in training

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Aero India: HATSOFF prepares for increase in training

8th February 2013

As helicopter programmes in India gradually come to fruition, the Helicopter Academy to Train by Simulation of Flying (HATSOFF), a JV between Hindustan Aeronautics and …

Aero India 2013: Eurocopter urges progress on Indian LUH tender

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Aero India 2013: Eurocopter urges progress on Indian LUH tender

7th February 2013

Eurocopter is hopeful that an Indian competition for 197 light helicopters will be resolved soon despite doubts swirling around the programme. Lutz Bertling, president and …

Aero India 2013: Industry gears up for Indian naval helicopter tender

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Aero India 2013: Industry gears up for Indian naval helicopter tender

7th February 2013

Contenders for the Indian Navy’s naval multi-role helicopter (NMRH) programme expect an RfP to be released later this year. At the Aero India exhibition on …

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Thales sonar selected for Lynx light helicopter

6th February 2013

Thales compact dipping sonars will equip AgustaWestland Lynx light helicopters for export markets following the signing of a new contract between the two companies, announced …

Netherlands moves forward with Apache upgrade

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Netherlands moves forward with Apache upgrade

6th February 2013

The Dutch AH-64D upgrade programme is gathering pace with the first Apache now undergoing its Block II upgrade with Boeing. Once the upgrade is completed, …

Armed Rudra receives initial operational clearance

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Armed Rudra receives initial operational clearance

5th February 2013

Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) has announced that the armed version of the Dhruv Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) – Mk-IV, known as Rudra, has achieved initial …

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US Army receives first CIRCM missile defence system

1st February 2013

The US Army has received the first of eight Common Infrared Countermeasures (CIRCM) missile defence systems to be delivered by Northrop Grumman under a $31.4 …

Helicopter commanders prepare for post-Afghanistan realities

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Helicopter commanders prepare for post-Afghanistan realities

31st January 2013

As most international forces prepare to leave Afghanistan by the end of 2014, the need to prepare helicopter units for future conflicts is being brought …

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Northrop Grumman wins US Navy H-1 helicopter contract

31st January 2013

Northrop Grumman will provide Gen II mission computers for the US Navy’s H-1 Upgrade helicopter programme under a new contract announced on 29 January. The …

Fire Scout payload protection to be enhanced

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Fire Scout payload protection to be enhanced

31st January 2013

Northrop Grumman will protect the payload onboard the next-generation MQ-8C Fire Scout unmanned helicopter with a protective cage to store and shield critical electronic components …

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