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Airbus Helicopters secures Ghana defence order for H175M, ACH175 and ACH160 helicopters
Airbus Helicopters has been awarded a contract by the Ministry of Defence of Ghana for two H175M helicopters, one ACH175 and one ACH160.

Skyeton: hybrid hydrogen-powered Raybird UAV completes combat missions during testing in Ukraine
A hydrogen-powered hybrid version of Skyeton’s Raybird unmanned aerial vehicle has entered full-scale combat service with a unit of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

BAE Systems wins $62 million U.S. Navy contract to establish E-2D Hawkeye IFF service depot in San Diego
BAE Systems has been awarded a $62 million contract by the U.S. Navy to establish a new Identification Friend or Foe service depot capability.

Bombardier announces $100 million manufacturing expansion in Dorval to support rising global demand for business aircraft
Bombardier has announced plans to build a new 126,000-square-foot manufacturing centre in Dorval as part of its strategy to support worldwide growth.

Department of War outlines $1 billion direct investment to expand solid rocket motor supply for U.S. missile systems
Department of War has signed a letter of intent with L3Harris Technologies setting out agreed terms for a $1 billion direct-to-supplier investment to expand U.S. solid rocket motor production capacity.

Thales secures NAHEMA contract to enhance NH90 pilot safety with advanced TopOwl digital helmet
The French defence company Thales has been awarded a contract by the NATO Helicopter Management Agency to develop advanced functions for the TopOwl Digital Display helmet following an order of 31 NH90 helicopters by Spain’s Ministry of Defence.

Dutch firm Destinus unveils Ruta Block 2 cruise missile developed from system already used by Ukraine
The Dutch defence company Destinus has presented the Ruta Block 2, a lightweight cruise missile developed as an evolution of an earlier version already used by Ukraine.


