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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.

Air Warfare

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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Germany to adapt Airbus H145 helicopters for combat role

20th March 2023

Reports suggest Germany has decided to buy Airbus H145 aircraft and modify them for armed operations instead of opting for upgraded Tiger attack helicopters.
Air Warfare

Germany to adapt Airbus H145 helicopters for combat role

20th March 2023

Reports suggest Germany has decided to buy Airbus H145 aircraft and modify them for armed operations instead of opting for upgraded Tiger attack helicopters.
Air Warfare

Bell delivers first 505 helicopters to Bahrain

15th March 2023

Bahrain already operates other Bell helicopter models and has now received the first three 505 aircraft.
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Elbit awarded contracts to refit Romanian helicopters, jet trainers

15th March 2023

Elbit will supply onboard mission equipment and payloads for Romania's IAR 330 Puma helicopter fleets, as well as new avionics to upgrade the country's IAR 99 trainer jets.
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Norway chooses MH-60R Seahawk as NH90 replacement

14th March 2023

Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawks could conduct anti-surface warfare and search and rescue operations alongside UAVs such as the Skeldar V-200 for Norway.
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Boeing kicks off MH-139A Grey Wolf production for US Air Force

9th March 2023

Deliveries of the first batch of MH-139 Grey Wolf helicopters will begin next year.
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MD Helicopters ramps up production as Nigerian order lands

8th March 2023

MD Helicopters is expanding its production line to fulfil a Nigerian Army order for 12 Cayuse Warrior Plus scout/attack helicopters.
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Australian Army aviation reconstitutes with host of new platforms

8th March 2023

New aviation platforms are all on the way for Australian Army - UH-60M Black Hawk, AH-64E Apache Guardian and Integrator UAVs.
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HAL, Safran seal Indian helicopter engine pact but questions remain over size of market

7th March 2023

The two companies will develop a turboshaft to power the Indian Multi-Role Helicopter (IMRH) and Deck Based Multi-Role Helicopter (DBMRH) designs.
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Boeing joins Airbus team in bid for UK New Medium Helicopter

6th March 2023

Boeing has teamed up with the Airbus-led H175M Task Force in the $1.15bn New Medium Helicopter programme bid to replace the UK armed forces' ageing Puma fleet from 2025.
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Patria OPTIME ensures fleet performance in all conditions over the entire lifecycle (Sponsored)

28th February 2023

Smarter sustainment and ultimate availability: Patria OPTIME combines robust engineering and maintenance expertise with data analysis in a unique way for the sustainment of various kinds of fleets. It ensures that customer fleets are always ready for operations – with optimal costs.
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Bahrain completes attack helicopter fleet renewal

22nd February 2023

Bell has completed the contract for 12 AH-1Z rotorcraft for delivery to Bahrain.
Defence Notes

How Paramount is revolutionising defence manufacturing with portable in-country solutions (Studio)

18th February 2023

Paramount is evolving from a legacy manufacturer to a technology-driven, future-focused OEM by offering portable, in-country defence manufacturing and transfer of technology solutions to governments.
Training

Italy opens advanced multi-domain simulation centre

16th February 2023

The Leonardo Helicopters-designed advanced Air-Naval Operations Simulation Centre provides multi-domain mission training for helicopter and fixed-wing aircraft crews.
Air Warfare

BAE Systems and Leonardo partner on aircraft survivability suite

15th February 2023

The combined capability suite provided by BAE Systems and Leonardo UK will significantly enhance aircraft survivability against advanced threats.
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NH90 helicopter achieves sustainable fuel milestone

14th February 2023

The sustainable aviation fuel used in the test flight of an NH90 required no modification to the helicopter or its RTM322 engines.
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US Army FARA prototypes 95% complete while FLRAA stays on full halt

13th February 2023

Sikorsky and Bell helicopter proposals are drawing close to completion for the US Army's Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft competition.
Training

France awards virtual helicopter SAR training contract

10th February 2023

France is making strides in adopting simulators and other training devices for helicopter pilots and crews.
Air Warfare

New HAL helicopter facility to speed up LUH production

8th February 2023

The Indian military continues to wait for new light helicopters, though a new HAL production facility will begin to solve the capability gap.