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Raytheon fast-tracks AIM-9X Sidewinder production targeting 2,500 missiles a year by 2027

3rd July 2026

RTX Raytheon is accelerating production of the AIM-9X Sidewinder, aiming to reach 2,500 missiles annually by late 2027 while strengthening its supply chain following two US Navy major contracts worth more than $2.2 billion.

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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.

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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 …

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 …

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