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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.

NSPA outlines next steps for NATO’s Next-Generation Rotorcraft Capability effort

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NSPA outlines next steps for NATO’s Next-Generation Rotorcraft Capability effort

27th February 2026

The NATO agency gave further updates on the next stages of its rotorcraft programme and timelines for the next three years, with the initiative aimed at replacing ageing medium-lift helicopters in various NATO countries.

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    Eastern European helicopter modernisation could open doors for Western manufacturers

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    “Dramatic leaps in processing capability”: how GDMS–UK is evolving mission systems for the modern battlespace

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    Robinson launches new uncrewed aircraft business unit, unveils new UAS cargo platform

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Sikorsky signs $313 million maintenance contract for Australian Navy MH-60Rs

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Sikorsky signs $313 million maintenance contract for Australian Navy MH-60Rs

3rd March 2025

The extension of its partnership with the Royal Australian Navy comes as the latter is increasing its fleet size, anticipating 12 further aircraft to be delivered by 2036.

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Tiltrotor: The Long-Range Maneuver Solution

25th February 2025

If competition turns to conflict, the United States, along with its allies and partners, must be prepared to confront peer and near-peer competitors capable of achieving parity in military capability.

US Army UH-60M Black Hawk fitted with T901 engine approaches first flight

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US Army UH-60M Black Hawk fitted with T901 engine approaches first flight

10th February 2025

The service recently started ground run testing to verify the full integration of the T901-GE-900 engine.

Sikorsky advances Black Hawk modernisation with new engine ground tests

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Sikorsky advances Black Hawk modernisation with new engine ground tests

6th February 2025

The UH-60 helicopter ground run test of the T901 engine is the first in a set of tests for boosting the helicopter’s range and lift capacity. The first flight of the improved engine Black Hawk is anticipated for later in 2025.

UK Royal Navy's upgraded Commando Merlin helicopters achieve full operating capability

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UK Royal Navy's upgraded Commando Merlin helicopters achieve full operating capability

30th January 2025

A total of 19 Mk3 and six Mk3a Commando Merlin helicopters have now been upgraded to the Mk4/4a standard, with the work overseen by the procurement arm of the Ministry of Defence (MoD), Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), Leonardo and the...

Philippines grows its S-70i fleet with 10 new deliveries

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Philippines grows its S-70i fleet with 10 new deliveries

17th January 2025

The 10 helicopters delivered throughout 2024 make up part of a larger contract for 32 Sikorsky Black Hawk helicopters for the country.

Airbus delivers two H225M Caracals to France

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Airbus delivers two H225M Caracals to France

17th January 2025

The Airbus rotorcraft will replace the French Air Force’s Puma helicopters, following the initial contract signing in 2021.

Pentagon approves $100 million Bell 412 sale to Zambia

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Pentagon approves $100 million Bell 412 sale to Zambia

14th January 2025

The deal highlights Zambia’s ongoing pursuit to buy more Bell 412s to round out its diverse helicopter fleet.

Leonardo unveils new design of uncrewed Proteus demonstrator

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Leonardo unveils new design of uncrewed Proteus demonstrator

7th January 2025

According to Leonardo, the rotorcraft will conduct its first flight by mid-2025, following on from its £60 million (US$ 75 million) contract award in July 2022.

Ireland signs $93 million deal for new utility helicopters

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Ireland signs $93 million deal for new utility helicopters

30th December 2024

Ireland is replacing its ageing EC135 aircraft but is boosting the capability provided with the addition of new sensors which is planned to even provide a light attack role.

Bell selects Fort Worth site to build V-280s for the FLRAA programme

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Bell selects Fort Worth site to build V-280s for the FLRAA programme

19th December 2024

The facility will work towards readiness for Low-Rate Initial Production on the V-280 by 2028.

Air Warfare Preview 2025: A pressure-filled year ahead will see decisions made on major platforms and programmes

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Air Warfare Preview 2025: A pressure-filled year ahead will see decisions made on major platforms and programmes

18th December 2024

Looming government decisions on major defence programmes in the US and UK will colour much of 2025, while manufacturers and their orderbooks look on.

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