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UK MoD awards Leonardo with £1 billion New Medium Helicopter contract
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UK’s New Medium Helicopter deal finalisation on horizon, alludes Leonardo CEO
Leonardo UK “optimistic” on further Proteus funding, confirms international interest

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Leonardo UK “optimistic” on further Proteus funding, confirms international interest

24th February 2026

The Proteus demonstrator is being pitched as a key platform showcasing the UK’s capabilities to build autonomous systems, with Leonardo in ongoing discussions about the future of the programme with the Royal Navy and UK Ministry of Defence.

France and India secure long-term defence roadmap built on shared production

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France and India secure long-term defence roadmap built on shared production

20th February 2026

Expanded fighter jet and missile production, next-generation engine cooperation and helicopter assembly deals have all been struck between the two countries, signalling a strengthening bilateral partnership between France and India.

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  • UK’s New Medium Helicopter deal finalisation on horizon, alludes Leonardo CEO

    UK’s New Medium Helicopter deal finalisation on horizon, alludes Leonardo CEO

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

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

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

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

  • Leonardo UK “optimistic” on further Proteus funding, confirms international interest

    Leonardo UK “optimistic” on further Proteus funding, confirms international interest

  • UK’s New Medium Helicopter deal finalisation on horizon, alludes Leonardo CEO

    UK’s New Medium Helicopter deal finalisation on horizon, alludes Leonardo CEO

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

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

  • France and India secure long-term defence roadmap built on shared production

    France and India secure long-term defence roadmap built on shared production

  • Leonardo UK “optimistic” on further Proteus funding, confirms international interest

    Leonardo UK “optimistic” on further Proteus funding, confirms international interest

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Indian Navy purchases anti-submarine sonobuoys to counter Chinese incursions

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Indian Navy purchases anti-submarine sonobuoys to counter Chinese incursions

5th September 2024

The US approved the deal despite supply chain delays to other equipment ordered by India.

In focus: UK New Medium Helicopter programme down to one bidder

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In focus: UK New Medium Helicopter programme down to one bidder

3rd September 2024

The end of the long procurement process could be in sight as both Airbus and Sikorsky pull out over bid criteria.

Norway awards contract for Bell 412 helicopter modification

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Norway awards contract for Bell 412 helicopter modification

3rd September 2024

The modifications are intended to upgrade the fleet and extend their active lifespan.

US Army selects Northrop Grumman Athena sensor to improve threat detection capabilities for its aircraft

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US Army selects Northrop Grumman Athena sensor to improve threat detection capabilities for its aircraft

30th August 2024

According to the supplier, Athena is a next-generation missile warning sensor that provides 360-degree situational awareness.

US doubles its presence in the Middle East to de-escalate tensions in the region

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US doubles its presence in the Middle East to de-escalate tensions in the region

28th August 2024

The Pentagon has increased its naval and aerial assets in the area due to Houthi and Hezbollah attacks.

QinetiQ to build silent hangar for UK to test GPS jamming resilience

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QinetiQ to build silent hangar for UK to test GPS jamming resilience

22nd August 2024

The hangar will allow for rigorous testing of technologies on modern defence assets, without allowing jamming signals to escape into the wild.

The last of the US new Presidential helicopters handed over

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The last of the US new Presidential helicopters handed over

20th August 2024

The VH-92A is a militarised version of the S-92A and replaces the existing fleet of VH-3D, VH-60N and VH-92A helicopters.

Boeing gets another boost with 36 Apaches approved for South Korea amid flurry of FMS deals

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Boeing gets another boost with 36 Apaches approved for South Korea amid flurry of FMS deals

20th August 2024

The approval of four Foreign Military Sale (FMS) requests this week follows the green light for the sale to Israel of 50 F-15IA multi-role fighter aircraft and mid-life update kits for the country’s existing F-15s and other equipment in dea...

Poland signs for 96 Apache attack helicopters

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Poland signs for 96 Apache attack helicopters

14th August 2024

Poland selected the Apache two years ago and recently finalised details of an offset agreement. The Foreign Military Sale (FMS) Letter of Offer and Agreement (LOA) has sealed the deal.

Serco receives contract extension for Royal Navy helicopter support

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Serco receives contract extension for Royal Navy helicopter support

13th August 2024

The contract will deliver aircraft engineering support to the UK Royal Navy’s (RN’s) Merlin Helicopter Force and Wildcat Helicopter Force based out of RNAS Culdrose and RNAS Yeovilton respectively.

Northrop Grumman signs South Korean laser mine detection deal

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Northrop Grumman signs South Korean laser mine detection deal

9th August 2024

Genohco will team up with Northrop Grumman to work on South Korea’s helicopter-based laser mine detection programme.

US Air Force discloses causes of 2023 CV-22 Osprey accident in Japan

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US Air Force discloses causes of 2023 CV-22 Osprey accident in Japan

7th August 2024

The investigation report pointed to a gearbox failure and management issues as the main causes of the accident.

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