Airbus and LM pull out of UK tender to replace Puma HC2
Airbus and Lockheed Martin withdrew from the UK tender for the NMH to replace British Puma HC2 helicopters before the deadline for submitting bids.
Airbus News
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Air
H145M Replaces Tiger Helicopters in German Armed Forces
Bundeswehr is ready to receive the first batch of 62 units ordered for the Airbus Helicopters H145M Light Attack Helicopter (LAH) program.
Air
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Concept Study Begins for NATO's Future Helicopters
NATO has awarded a concept study contract to Lockheed Martin, Leonardo, and Airbus for future rotary-wing platforms.
Air
Airbus A330 MRTT Conducts Automatic Refuelling at Night
The Airbus A330 MRTT multi-role tanker aircraft became the first tanker to conduct automatic refuelling in the air (A3R) at night.
Air
Nigerian Air Force Purchases 50 Aircraft
The Nigerian Air Force announced plans to acquire 50 additional aircraft to improve its capabilities against militants in northwest Nigeria.
Unmanned Systems
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Airbus Unveils Unmanned Fighter Concept in ILA2024
Airbus unveiled its unmanned fighter concept ‘Wingman’ during the ILA2024 exhibition held in Germany.
Air
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Eurofighter Typhoon Tranche 5 Makes Appearance in ILA2024
Eurofighter Typhoon Fighter’s Tranche 5 variant has been put on display with its future payloads ranging from new munitions to remote carrier UAVs.
Regional / Strategy
French President Lobbies in favour of Russia
French President Macron puts pressure on Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to receive Russian titanium for Airbus.
Navy / Maritime
Unmanned Systems
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ALPİN Unmanned Helicopter to Go, Naval
TİTRA is jointly working on giving its ALPİN unmanned helicopter the capability to take off from and land on ships with Airbus.
Unmanned Systems
Eurodrone Completes PDR Stage
The multi-national Airbus Eurodrone HALE UAV project has completed its Preliminary Design Review (PDR) stage.
Air
Airbus proposes unmanned UH-72 helicopters to USMC
Airbus is proposing the military version of the H145 helicopter, an unmanned UH-72 Lakota, to the US Marine Corps.
Expo and Air Show
SEDEC to Open Doors for Export
SEDEC 2024, organized with the support of the SSB and the SSI, will open its doors on 21-23 May with the slogan "Target export".
Air
India Acquires 16 C295 Naval Operations Aircraft
Indian Defence Ministry approved the program to acquire 16 C295 aircraft for naval operations to meet the needs of the Navy and the Coast Guard.
Air
France Acquires Eight NH90 SF Helicopters
France will acquire eight additional NH90 SF helicopters for the French Special Operations Forces.
