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FIA 2026: Anduril pitches Thunder as force multiplier for Boeing’s AH-64 Apache

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Anduril has revealed Thunder, an autonomous tiltrotor rotorcraft designed as a loyal wingman for the Boeing Apache attack helicopter, ahead of Farnborough International Airshow 2026.

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How the UK’s New Medium Helicopter award strengthens AW149’s European prospects

17th July 2026

The UK advanced its long-delayed New Medium Helicopter programme in March with a £1 billion order for 23 Leonardo AW149s. While the deal could provide a foundation for further UK and European export orders, funding pressures and previous delays continue to cloud the programme’s future.

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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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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

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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 …

Upgraded RAF Chinook operational in Afghanistan

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Upgraded RAF Chinook operational in Afghanistan

9th January 2013

The first upgraded Royal Air Force (RAF) Chinook Mk4 helicopters deployed to Afghanistan in late November, less than six months after their introduction to frontline …

Chinese company acquires Enstrom

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Chinese company acquires Enstrom

9th January 2013

Enstrom Helicopter Corporation has been acquired by a Chinese investment company as the US manufacturer looks to expand its reach into Asia. Chongqing Helicopter Investment …

Rolls-Royce announces V-22 engine support contract

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Rolls-Royce announces V-22 engine support contract

4th January 2013

Rolls-Royce has announced that it will support AE 1107C engines for V-22 aircraft operated by the US Marine Corps (USMC) and the US Air Force …

First Belgian NH90 delivered

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First Belgian NH90 delivered

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Belgium’s first NH90 Tactical Transport Helicopter (TTH) was handed over by NHIndustries during a ceremony in Marseille-Marignane on 21 December. The helicopter had been completed …

UK MoD issues Sea King helicopter support contract

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UK MoD issues Sea King helicopter support contract

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AgustaWestland has been issued a £260 million contract from the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) to provide Sea King Integrated Operational Support (SKIOS) from 1 …

AgustaWestland orders Saab EI systems

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AgustaWestland orders Saab EI systems

28th December 2012

Saab has announced that it has received an order from AgustaWestland for helicopter self-protection and electronic intelligence (EI) systems. The order, worth worth around SEK …

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