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Boeing to remanufacture five more US Army MH-47G Block II Chinooks

The contract award, worth $240 million, is part of the ongoing effort by the US Army to modernise its Block II Chinook rotorcraft fleet.

Avalon 2025: Australia set to receive Apaches as Tiger retirement begins

After giving European Tiger attack helicopters and NH90 large utility helicopters a chance to meet Australian needs, which encountered problems, the country has turned back to the US for Apaches and Black Hawks, respectively.

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US Air Force needs to “rebuild to win”, says deputy chief of staff of operations

Aging aircraft, fewer platforms and a lack of replacements for retired systems has impacted the US Air Force’s lethality and training capabilities, according to the force’s deputy chief of staff for operations.

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Collins Aerospace wins $80 million contract for US Army Black Hawk avionics upgrade

The US$80 million contract will provide the US Army Black Hawk helicopters with faster and more flexible technology on the battlefield, with upgrade work “actively” ongoing.

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Poland receives first two AW149 helicopters

31st October 2023

This acquisition was the result of a signed US$2 billion contract for 32 AW149 helicopters announced in mid-June 2022.
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Norway joins the MH-60 Seahawk fraternity

27th October 2023

Norway joins five operators of the MH-60 naval helicopter plus Spain, which ordered its first eight MH-60R aircraft earlier this month, and Greece, which is yet to receive its first example.
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US Army delivers FARA engines to Bell and Sikorsky

24th October 2023

In a significant development for the Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) programme, the first two T901 flight test engines have been delivered for the Bell 360 Invictus and Sikorsky Raider X Competitive Prototypes.
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Two ready to tango in South Korean helicopter competition

20th October 2023

Two US-based OEMs will be vying for supremacy in a forthcoming competition for special forces heavy helicopters for the South Korean military.
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KAI ramps up LAH production even as it develops new Surion variants

18th October 2023

KAI has continued to invest heavily in helicopters, including in its ability to deploy and operate with uncrewed systems.
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AUSA 2023: Northrop Grumman introduces ATHENA next-generation, missile-warning sensor

17th October 2023

The solution has been designed for US Army ITDS competition and intended to enhance the protection and situational awareness of aircraft and helicopters.
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Boeing’s upgraded AH-64 Apache attack helicopter completes first flight

16th October 2023

The latest version of the AH-64 Apache attack helicopter has been developed with optimised route and attack planning, advanced Link 16 capabilities and integration with open-systems interfaces.
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Spanish Navy orders eight Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk helicopters

13th October 2023

The delivery of eight Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk maritime helicopters to the Spanish Navy has been slated for completion by March 2027.
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Greece kicks off talks to buy Black Hawk helicopters

11th October 2023

Greece's request for the Black Hawks is currently in the process of evaluation by the US Defence Cooperation office and the delivery timeline is estimated to be around three years from the finalisation of the contract.
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Archer receives first payment for US Air Force eVTOL pilot trainer

6th October 2023

The partnership between the US Air Force and Archer Aviation will aim to develop a deeper understanding of eVTOL platforms for military purposes.
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Italian Navy receives final NH90 helicopter

6th October 2023

The Italian Navy now boasts a fleet of 56 NH90 helicopters comprising 46 SH-90As and 10 MH-90As.
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US Army accepts first FARA helicopter engine prototype

5th October 2023

Sikorsky has planned to start the installation process of the GE T901 engine in advance of ground testing and eventual flight testing of its FARA prototype.
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Australia decides to expunge entire MRH90 helicopter fleet

3rd October 2023

Australia has decided to withdraw its MRH90 helicopter fleet, even though the aircraft had another 14 years of life left in them.
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CH-47 Chinook: why the timeless helicopter design is still a heavy-lift contender on the modern battlefield

25th September 2023

From its emergence as a ground-breaking design in the 1950s to its widespread deployment in diverse operations worldwide, the Chinook continues to leave an indelible mark on the aviation landscape. Shephard sums up the latest developments and tells you everything you need to know about the workhorse of many armies and air forces in the 2020s.
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Argentina seeks AW109 and CH-46 Sea Knight helicopters

25th September 2023

The Argentinian Air Force (FAA) and the Argentinian Naval Aviation Command (COAN) are looking for options to upgrade their helicopter fleets.
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DSEI 2023: Leonardo UK bolsters Yeovil site in preparation for New Medium Helicopter programme

15th September 2023

'For us, it’s building helicopters, not just assembling. It’s not only about NMH but about enduring social value in terms of exports from the UK,' Leonardo UK told Shephard at DSEI 2023.
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Ukraine lessons: is bringing an attack helicopter to a missile fight too dangerous?

15th September 2023

According to multiple OSINT sources, Russian forces have lost possibly as many as 200 rotary-wing aircraft since February 2022. Some of these occurred in early high-profile operations, but most have been attrition casualties during the ongoing fighting. Shephard analyses the nature of these losses, and what lessons NATO attack helicopter operators should draw.
Uncrewed Vehicles

Leonardo and UK MoD unveil rotary-wing UAS at DSEI 2023

14th September 2023

The design selected for the Rotary Wing Uncrewed Autonomous System is best suited for maritime operations.
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DSEI 2023: Lockheed to produce about 40% of Black Hawks on UK soil if it wins NMH contest

13th September 2023

Lockheed Martin promises a boost to the British job market and export opportunities, while strengthening ties with Poland and positioning the UK for a future in rotorcraft technology in the event of a New Medium Helicopter competition triumph.