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UK Defence Investment Plan: What does it mean for UK air power?

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UK Defence Investment Plan: What does it mean for UK air power?

30th June 2026

The DIP sees £8.6 billion earmarked for the Global Combat Air Programme, with heavy emphasis on uncrewed systems procurement and a national CCA programme, despite pushed forward helicopter retirements and questions over what shape future ISR capabilities could take.

Fuselage of the first US Army MV-75 Cheyenne tiltrotor “is nearing completion”

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Fuselage of the first US Army MV-75 Cheyenne tiltrotor “is nearing completion”

18th June 2026

Bell is advancing construction of the US Army’s next-generation MV-75 Cheyenne tiltrotor as FLRAA programme approaches testing, production and future battlefield deployment.

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    Airbus unveils expansion of uncrewed portfolio with new CCA and helicopter platforms

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Poland launches comprehensive helicopter fleet renewal

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Poland launches comprehensive helicopter fleet renewal

30th January 2013

The Polish Armed Forces is reviewing bids for an initial 70 helicopter requirement, with a contract expected to be awarded at the end of this …

Royal Navy Wildcat helicopter takes flight

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Royal Navy Wildcat helicopter takes flight

28th January 2013

The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced that the first Wildcat attack helicopter to be delivered to the Royal Navy successfully completed its first …

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Sikorsky, Boeing team for US Army’s JMR TD

21st January 2013

Sikorsky and Boeing have announced that they will work together to submit a joint proposal in response to the US Army Aviation Applied Technology Directorate …

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Embraer, AgustaWestland sign MoU

21st January 2013

Embraer and AgustaWestland have announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that will see the companies aim to establish a joint venture to …

The Netherlands deploys NH90 for the first time

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The Netherlands deploys NH90 for the first time

21st January 2013

The first operational deployment of the Dutch NH90 Naval Frigate Helicopter (NFH) has commenced on board the Royal Netherlands Navy frigate HrMs De Ruyter. The …

Lockheed Martin wins Apache M-TADS/PNVS contract

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Lockheed Martin wins Apache M-TADS/PNVS contract

18th January 2013

Lockheed Martin has announced that it has received a Performance Based Logistics (PBL) contract from the US Army for sustainment of the Modernized Target Acquisition …

US Navy orders additional APKWS rockets

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US Navy orders additional APKWS rockets

17th January 2013

BAE Systems will supply the US Navy with additional Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) rockets under a new contract announced on 15 January. The …

Italian AH-129D approved for maritime operations

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Italian AH-129D approved for maritime operations

17th January 2013

The Italian Army and Navy signed a technical agreement on 23 November for the use of the AgustaWestland AH-129D helicopter on board military vessels, it …

AW159 helicopter finds first export customer

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AW159 helicopter finds first export customer

16th January 2013

AgustaWestland will supply the AW159 helicopter to the Republic of Korea Navy following its selection of the aircraft to fulfil its Maritime Operational Helicopter requirement. …

Elbit Systems wins IAF Flight Academy awards

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Elbit Systems wins IAF Flight Academy awards

14th January 2013

Elbit Systems has been awarded two follow-on contracts by the Israeli Ministry of Defense (MoD) for the operation and maintenance of the Israeli Air Force’s …

AUSA Aviation: TRADOC Commander says army needs to strike fine aviation balance

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AUSA Aviation: TRADOC Commander says army needs to strike fine aviation balance

10th January 2013

Opening AUSA’s annual aviation conference, General Robert Cone, Commanding General US Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC), spoke of the difficulty that the army faces …

AUSA Aviation: Industry warns of dangers of delaying new rotorcraft

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AUSA Aviation: Industry warns of dangers of delaying new rotorcraft

10th January 2013

Industry leaders have warned of the potential dangers that might come from any delays to starting new vertical lift projects for the army and by …

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