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Does the increase in US firepower in the Middle East indicate another Iran strike?

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Does the increase in US firepower in the Middle East indicate another Iran strike?

27th January 2026

The presence of the USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group in the Persian Gulf means additional naval and aerial capabilities, which provides the US with multiple attacking options.

Bell advances to next stage of US Army’s aviator training programme competition

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Bell advances to next stage of US Army’s aviator training programme competition

7th January 2026

The US Army plans to award a contract through its Flight School Next competition to replace its UH-72A Lakota by late 2026.

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    India confronts widening military helicopter gap as border demands intensify

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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.

US Senate plans to booster FY2025 acquisitions with an extra $10 billion despite budget cuts to major programmes

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US Senate plans to booster FY2025 acquisitions with an extra $10 billion despite budget cuts to major programmes

7th August 2024

While lawmakers intend to provide additional resources for procurement for all US branches, they have reduced the budget for main programmes such as F-35, MQ-25, PIM and AMPV.

Boeing delivers first production Grey Wolf to US Air Force

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Boeing delivers first production Grey Wolf to US Air Force

6th August 2024

Boeing announced in November last year that it was transitioning towards the low-rate initial production (LRIP) of the MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter after delivering the sixth and final test aircraft to the US Air Force (USAF).

US Army finally moves forward with FLRAA next-generation rotorcraft programme

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US Army finally moves forward with FLRAA next-generation rotorcraft programme

5th August 2024

Agreeing the Future Long Range Assault Aircraft Milestone B Acquisition Decision Memorandum means rotorcraft design and planning can begin.

US Army Special Operations orders two more Chinooks

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US Army Special Operations orders two more Chinooks

2nd August 2024

Including the new order, the US Army has contracted for a total of 46 MH-47G Block II aircraft.

Slovakia approved for US$600 million AH-1Z helicopter order

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Slovakia approved for US$600 million AH-1Z helicopter order

1st August 2024

The US offered a dozen AH-1Z Viper helicopters to Slovakia at two-thirds discount with the latter sending fighter aircraft to Ukraine, which would extend H-1 production beyond 2024.

World Defense Show aims to expand global reach and innovation

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World Defense Show aims to expand global reach and innovation

31st July 2024

The Saudi Arabia defence industry showcase will return in 2026 with promises of more innovation and technologies from around the world.

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