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Airbus prepares future military helicopters

Developments favored by Russian-Ukrainian war, aircraft still essential in modern conflicts

The Airbus Helicopters company is working on a number of future features that will ensure a decisive operational impact on the battlefield. In particular, the company is planning the next generation of aircraft with long-term spin-offs. This is the EU Next Generation Rotorcraft Technologies Project (Engrt) program with the support of France, Germany and Spain. "We are currently launching a great wave...

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Civil aviationVSR-700 drone helicopter tested at sea in full operational configuration

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Airbus Helicopters and the French Armament General Directorate (DGA) tested the Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) VSR-700 for the first time in an operational configuration from a ship at sea. At the beginning... more

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