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Davenport to test-fire guided munitions next year from Virtus — an armed AS350/H125 targeting the light-attack market

Davenport Aviation will next year test-fire guided munitions from the Virtus, a weaponized Airbus AS350/H125 light-single, validating weapons carriage and targeting integration on a low-cost light-attack helicopter. The live-fire evaluation will assess handling, integration and operational suitability for small-unit strike roles.

2026-03-10T12:19:16.176347-07:00

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Australia deploys E-7A Wedgetail, 85 RAAF personnel and AMRAAMs to UAE for four-week air‑defence mission

2026-03-10T06:38:15.838402-07:00

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Airbus shifts H175M aerostructures to Europe as Ghana receives first H175

2026-03-10T07:13:51.599084-07:00

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Sikorsky restarts S-92A+ production as it accelerates HEX, unmanned and autonomous demonstrators for 2026

2026-03-10T04:18:15.855188-07:00

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Davenport to test-fire guided munitions next year from Virtus — an armed AS350/H125 targeting the light-attack market Davenport Aviation will next year test-fire guided munitions from the Virtus, a weaponized Airbus AS350/H125 light-single, validating weapons carriage and targeting integration on a low-cost light-attack helicopter. The live-fire evaluation will assess handling, integration and operational suitability for small-unit strike roles.

2026-03-10T12:19:16.176347-07:00

Davenport to test-fire guided munitions next year from Virtus — an armed AS350/H125 targeting the light-attack market

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Airbus unveils two NATO next‑generation rotorcraft concepts based on X3 and RACER demonstrators Airbus has unveiled two concept designs for NATO’s Next Generation Rotorcraft that draw directly on technologies matured in its X3 and RACER demonstrators. The pair outlines both high‑speed compound and conventional evolution approaches, offering technical options to inform NATO’s NGRC study.

2026-03-10T07:59:12.805472-07:00

Airbus unveils two NATO next‑generation rotorcraft concepts based on X3 and RACER demonstrators

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Airbus shifts H175M aerostructures to Europe as Ghana receives first H175 Airbus Helicopters has moved H175M aerostructure work into a European supply chain — removing Chinese components from the military variant and offering a Canadian final-assembly option. The change coincides with delivery of the first of three H175s to the Ghana Air Force, which arrived from France on 5 March 2026.

2026-03-10T07:13:51.599084-07:00

Airbus shifts H175M aerostructures to Europe as Ghana receives first H175

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Australia deploys E-7A Wedgetail, 85 RAAF personnel and AMRAAMs to UAE for four-week air‑defence mission Australia is deploying one Boeing E-7A Wedgetail airborne early warning aircraft, 85 RAAF personnel and Raytheon AIM-120 AMRAAM missiles to the United Arab Emirates for a four‑week air‑defence mission to bolster detection of Iranian drones and missiles. Canberra says deployment is defensive and will not take part in offensive operations.

2026-03-10T06:38:15.838402-07:00

Australia deploys E-7A Wedgetail, 85 RAAF personnel and AMRAAMs to UAE for four-week air‑defence mission

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Germany to fit Northrop Grumman CIRCM and MG7 guns across incoming CH-47F Block II Chinooks Germany will equip most of its incoming CH-47F Block II Chinook fleet with Northrop Grumman's CIRCM infrared countermeasures and new heavy rotary‑barrel MG7 machine guns, covering a 60‑aircraft acquisition with deliveries beginning in 2027. CIRCM is a fifth‑generation, export‑approved system to defend helicopters against IR‑guided missiles.

2026-03-10T06:32:20.632355-07:00

Germany to fit Northrop Grumman CIRCM and MG7 guns across incoming CH-47F Block II Chinooks

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AMST certifies H145M mission trainer to EASA FTD Level 3 for Airbus Helicopters AMST has become the first company to secure EASA FTD Level 3 qualification for an H145M mission trainer developed for Airbus Helicopters. The approval recognises a high‑fidelity, mission‑ready helicopter simulation system and validates AMST's capability to deliver advanced tactical training solutions.

2026-03-10T04:53:20.421639-07:00

AMST certifies H145M mission trainer to EASA FTD Level 3 for Airbus Helicopters

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Sikorsky restarts S-92A+ production as it accelerates HEX, unmanned and autonomous demonstrators for 2026 Sikorsky has begun production of the updated S-92A+ heavy helicopter at its Stratford and Owego facilities, with the first batch bound for a head‑of‑state transport customer and further government and offshore sales expected. Simultaneously the firm is ground‑testing a HEX hybrid‑electric tiltwing powertrain and advancing autonomous Nomad 100 and unmanned U‑Hawk demonstrators targeting first flights in 2026.

2026-03-10T04:18:15.855188-07:00

Sikorsky restarts S-92A+ production as it accelerates HEX, unmanned and autonomous demonstrators for 2026

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USAF issues sources‑sought for stand‑in attack weapon compatible with F‑147 and B‑21 The U.S. Air Force issued a sources‑sought notice for a stand‑in attack weapon compatible with its F‑147 and B‑21 platforms. The posting is the first public acquisition document to name the F‑147 tied to a specific weapon system.

2026-03-09T16:58:13.797466-07:00

USAF issues sources‑sought for stand‑in attack weapon compatible with F‑147 and B‑21

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Davenport to test-fire guided munitions next year from Virtus — an armed AS350/H125 targeting the light-attack market

Australia deploys E-7A Wedgetail, 85 RAAF personnel and AMRAAMs to UAE for four-week air‑defence mission

Airbus shifts H175M aerostructures to Europe as Ghana receives first H175

Sikorsky restarts S-92A+ production as it accelerates HEX, unmanned and autonomous demonstrators for 2026

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