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April 17, 2026
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Raytheon Tests AI Eye on Black Hawk

Raytheon has flight-tested its RAIVEN Staring sensor suite aboard a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter, turning the aircraft into a mobile test platform. During zero-light operations, the system successfully mapped...

April 16, 2026
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L3Harris Tests Red Wolf on Skyraider II

L3Harris Technologies has completed a demonstration integrating its Red Wolf launched effects system with the Skyraider II International aircraft, validating payload fit and systems compatibility. Red Wolf is designed...

April 16, 2026
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UK Awards Boeing $1.2B Support Deal

The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded Boeing Defence UK an 879-million-pound contract to maintain the British Army’s Apache helicopters and Royal Air Force Chinook fleet. The three-year agreement...

April 15, 2026
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US Army awards Sikorsky $65M Black Hawk deal

Some aircraft earn their place in history—not just for their performance, but for their reliability over decades. The UH-60 Black Hawk is one such legend. Now, the US Army...

April 15, 2026
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India gets GE Tejas jet engine support facility

Keeping a fighter jet ready for action isn’t just about flying—it’s about what happens on the ground. With GE Aerospace partnering the Indian Air Force, a new engine support...

April 15, 2026
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India’s IMRH helicopter adopts new rotor system

Designing a helicopter isn’t just about making it fly—it’s about making it reliable under pressure. HAL’s upcoming IMRH takes a bold step by switching to a five-bladed articulated rotor...

April 14, 2026
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Textron Supports T-6 Texan II Fleet

Textron Aviation Defense has secured a contract exceeding $150 million to provide maintenance and program support for the T-6 Texan II fleet used by US military branches. The agreement...

April 14, 2026
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HAL Eyes AR System for Engine Checks

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has launched a DRISHTI challenge to develop an AI and AR-based inspection system for aircraft engines, focusing on the HTT-40 trainer. The initiative aims to replace...

April 14, 2026
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India Expands Prachand Fleet

The Indian Army and Indian Air Force are expanding their attack helicopter fleets with platforms like AH-64E Apache and LCH Prachand. Future inductions will significantly increase combat capabilities, including...

April 9, 2026
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New Helicopters Delivered for Army Ops

The British Army is boosting its operational flexibility in Brunei with the arrival of new Jupiter HC Mk2 helicopters, derived from the Airbus H145. These versatile aircraft are designed...