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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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India turns to leasing companies to plug military helicopter gaps

27th July 2023

India's MoD is inviting proposals for leasing 20 reconnaissance and surveillance helicopters for the Indian Army. Vendors are cautious due to a past unfulfilled naval RfI, but leasing offers new opportunities for defence acquisition.
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ITP Aero tests NH90 engines with sustainable fuel

26th July 2023

ITP Aero has successfully completed engine testing using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for the NH90 helicopter's GE CT7-8F5 engines, marking a significant step in reducing emissions.
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Hungary receives first two H225M multipurpose helicopters from Airbus

25th July 2023

The Hungarian Defence Forces have taken delivery of the first two H225M multi-purpose helicopters from Airbus.
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Poland sets course for Black Hawk helicopter procurement

25th July 2023

Poland is on the path to bolster its military capabilities as it launches a procurement drive for Lockheed Martin S-70i Black Hawk helicopters.
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Aselsan to exhibit YILDIRIM-100 DIRCM for helicopters at IDEF 2023

24th July 2023

Aselsan has unveiled a new Directional Infrared Counter Measures (DIRCM) system, the YILDIRIM-100.
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Safran seals $1.8 billion deal for Collins flight control unit

24th July 2023

Safran has announced it will go ahead with the $1.8 billion deal to acquire Collins Aerospace’s actuation and flight control business for commercial and military aircraft.
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UK MoD stands firm: ‘No change in New Medium Helicopter numbers’

24th July 2023

'There has been no change to the advertised requirement of up to 44 platforms' for the UK New Medium Helicopter programme that is set to replace the UK's Puma and other helicopter fleets, the ministry has said.
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Boeing to produce 21 more Apache helicopters for US Army and international customer

24th July 2023

Boeing has received a contract modification to produce an additional 21 AH-64E Apache helicopters for the US Army and an international customer, bringing the total to 205.
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South Korean marines receive final Marineon helicopters

19th July 2023

The ROK Marine Corps now has a full complement of indigenously built MUH-1 Marineon helicopters.
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Honduras abandons helicopter purchase plan but urgent need remains

17th July 2023

Honduras has reportedly scrapped its plans to purchase a new fleet of helicopters, causing a decline in capabilities for the country's air force. A future procurement effort may ensue to address this need.
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Argentina shops for new helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft

14th July 2023

While Argentina’s combat aviation fleet remains weak, the armed forces are acquiring new search and rescue (SAR) helicopters and a fixed-wing surveillance aircraft with SAR capabilities.
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Boeing receives $22.5 million contract for CH-47 Chinook long lead items

13th July 2023

Boeing has received a $22.5 million firm-fixed-price contract from the US DoD for CH-47 Chinook helicopter long lead items.
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Heli-One partners with Airbus for UK MoD's New Medium Helicopter programme

12th July 2023

Heli-One is partnering with Airbus to provide gearbox maintenance services for the H175M helicopter if Airbus wins the UK MoD's New Medium Helicopter competition.
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Poland secretly sent Mi-24 attack helicopters to Ukraine, reports

11th July 2023

The Polish Mi-24 attack helicopters are now on their way to Ukraine, according to pictures shared on social media.
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US approves $203 million sale of Hellfire missiles for French Tiger helicopters

10th July 2023

The US State Department has approved the sale of AGM-114R2 Hellfire missiles to France for use on Tiger HAD attack helicopters.
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Bell signs Czech AH-1Z and UH-1Y support deal

7th July 2023

Czech signs deal to support new Bell-Textron helicopters and commits older helicopters as donations to Ukraine.
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Boeing receives last contract for CH-47F Chinook Block I

6th July 2023

Boeing has received a contract worth up to $793 million to produce 18 CH-47F Chinook helicopters for South Korea and an additional aircraft for Spain, marking the conclusion of Block I orders.
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British Army to receive fourth Apache crew trainer

6th July 2023

The new device will join the three other in-service trainers, allowing the British Army to train Apache operators to fly training sorties in pairs.
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Germany goes ahead with 60 Chinook order for nearly $9 billion

6th July 2023

The CH-47F Block II Chinook helicopters will enhance Germany's heavy-lift capabilities and interoperability with allied nations.