UK Medium-Lift Helo Plans Aligning With NATO Rotorcraft Program

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LONDON—The UK is studying options to introduce a new-generation medium rotorcraft in the 2040s that would replace at least two helicopter types, defense officials have revealed. The UK currently operates two medium rotorcraft: the Airbus Puma Mk. 2, which is due to exit service in 2025, and the...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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