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Ghana orders four Airbus helicopters — two H175Ms plus ACH175 and ACH160

Ghana’s Ministry of Defence has ordered four Airbus rotorcraft — two H175Ms plus one ACH175 and one ACH160 — its first multi‑mission helicopter procurement. The H175Ms are configured for transport, search‑and‑rescue, medevac and disaster‑relief missions; the ACH types are for transport/VIP roles.

2026-01-15T03:24:30.373606-08:00

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Sabena Technics wins 10‑year CAROLUS sustainment contract for Franco‑German C‑130J fleet at Évreux

2026-01-15T03:28:56.182409-08:00

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French Army: Ukraine combat validates helicopters for air assault and counter‑drone roles, accelerates manned–unmanned teaming

2026-01-14T07:46:01.605160-08:00

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China unveils upgraded J-20A and twin-seat J-20S on 15th anniversary of first flight

2026-01-14T00:36:33.372381-08:00

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Sabena Technics wins 10‑year CAROLUS sustainment contract for Franco‑German C‑130J fleet at Évreux France’s Directorate of Aeronautical Maintenance (DMAé) has awarded Sabena Technics a 10‑year CAROLUS contract to provide in‑service support for the Franco‑German C‑130J tactical airlift fleet based at Évreux. The deal secures long‑term sustainment and MRO activity at the Évreux facility.

2026-01-15T03:28:56.182409-08:00

Sabena Technics wins 10‑year CAROLUS sustainment contract for Franco‑German C‑130J fleet at Évreux

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Ghana orders four Airbus helicopters — two H175Ms plus ACH175 and ACH160 Ghana’s Ministry of Defence has ordered four Airbus rotorcraft — two H175Ms plus one ACH175 and one ACH160 — its first multi‑mission helicopter procurement. The H175Ms are configured for transport, search‑and‑rescue, medevac and disaster‑relief missions; the ACH types are for transport/VIP roles.

2026-01-15T03:24:30.373606-08:00

Ghana orders four Airbus helicopters — two H175Ms plus ACH175 and ACH160

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Aging C-130 Fleets in Southeast Asia Spark Competition Among Airbus, Embraer and Lockheed for Tactical Transport Replacements Southeast Asia's fleet of legacy C-130 tactical transports averages 45.5 years, creating a near‑term replacement market for Airbus Defence & Space, Embraer and Lockheed Martin as regional militaries seek modernised airlift, lower sustainment costs and improved mission availability amid rising operational demands.

2026-01-15T02:23:31.771555-08:00

Aging C-130 Fleets in Southeast Asia Spark Competition Among Airbus, Embraer and Lockheed for Tactical Transport Replacements

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U.S. Army's MV-75 Tiltrotor to Fly in 2026, Deliveries Moved Forward The U.S. Army’s MV-75 tiltrotor is advancing rapidly and now targeted to fly in 2026, with deliveries to operational units expected well ahead of original plans. The acceleration compresses the acquisition timeline and increases near‑term integration and fielding pressure for Army aviation.

2026-01-14T10:47:12.105615-08:00

U.S. Army's MV-75 Tiltrotor to Fly in 2026, Deliveries Moved Forward

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French Army: Ukraine combat validates helicopters for air assault and counter‑drone roles, accelerates manned–unmanned teaming French Army leaders say combat in Ukraine has validated the helicopter's role in air‑assault and counter‑drone missions and is accelerating adoption of manned‑unmanned teaming. The comments crystallize operational lessons shaping doctrine, training and capability development, and the integration of unmanned systems for rotary‑wing forces.

2026-01-14T07:46:01.605160-08:00

French Army: Ukraine combat validates helicopters for air assault and counter‑drone roles, accelerates manned–unmanned teaming

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France and Spain to launch Thales' upgraded TopOwl helmet for NH90 special‑forces fleets France and Spain will be launch customers for Thales’ upgraded TopOwl helmet‑mounted display for NHIndustries NH90 helicopters, with crews first to receive the system. The TopOwl DD supports a distributed aperture system and improved low‑visibility capability; related development contracts have been awarded.

2026-01-14T01:26:27.589128-08:00

France and Spain to launch Thales' upgraded TopOwl helmet for NH90 special‑forces fleets

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China unveils upgraded J-20A and twin-seat J-20S on 15th anniversary of first flight Chinese official media released details of upgraded J-20 variants — the single‑seat J‑20A and a new twin‑seat J‑20S — as Beijing marked the 15th anniversary of the stealth fighter's first flight. State coverage outlined variant distinctions and roles for the two types.

2026-01-14T00:36:33.372381-08:00

China unveils upgraded J-20A and twin-seat J-20S on 15th anniversary of first flight

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Thales fits TopOwl DD helmet to NH90 to boost pilot situational awareness in degraded-visibility missions Thales has fielded the TopOwl DD digital helmet for NH90 crews, evolving the combat‑proven TopOwl to fuse terrain vision with mission and flight sensors, cameras and upgraded light intensifiers. The system gives day/night augmented‑reality support for operations in dust, fog, snow or extremely dark nights.

2026-01-13T23:33:34.744448-08:00

Thales fits TopOwl DD helmet to NH90 to boost pilot situational awareness in degraded-visibility missions

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Ghana orders four Airbus helicopters — two H175Ms plus ACH175 and ACH160

Sabena Technics wins 10‑year CAROLUS sustainment contract for Franco‑German C‑130J fleet at Évreux

French Army: Ukraine combat validates helicopters for air assault and counter‑drone roles, accelerates manned–unmanned teaming

China unveils upgraded J-20A and twin-seat J-20S on 15th anniversary of first flight

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