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Italian Army receives first UH-169D light utility helicopter

The delivery is the first in a total of 25 helicopters on order, with all deliveries expected to be completed by 2027.

Spain unveils new multi-billion euro defence investment plan

The new plan outlined how Spain would reach 2% of its GDP spend on defence by 2025, with €1.9 billion earmarked for new equipment acquisition with several land, naval and air platforms disclosed to be replaced or upgraded.

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Airbus awaits USMC decision on Logistics Connector programme

Airbus has been advancing development of its uncrewed MQ-72C Logistics Connector for the US Marine Corps, with a decision on the programme expected in early 2026.

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Collins prepares expansion of the US Navy/Marine Tactical Combat Training System Inc II

The company has been negotiating the supply of TCTS II to US allies and partners.

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Canadian Helicopters announces renewal of United States Transportation Command Contracts

15th October 2009

Canadian Helicopters Income Fund announces Notices of Intent to Award Contracts from the United States Transportation Command (“USTRANSCOM”) in respect of two of Canadian Helicopters’ …
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HMS Ocean Hosts Army's Apache Helicopters

15th October 2009

Two Apache helicopters from 4 Regiment Army Air Corps have recently been conducting maritime aviation training in the North Sea onboard the Royal Navy's largest …
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Selex Galileo Defensive Aids Suite selected by the RAF to protect upgraded Pumas

13th October 2009

Selex Galileo, a division of Finmeccanica, will provide the Defensive Aids Suite (DAS) as part of the £300 million upgrade programme for 28 of the …
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Twentynine Palms infantry, New River Ospreys team up in Yuma for helo raid

13th October 2009

A platoon of infantry Marines specializing in helicopter raids completed its first exercise from an MV-22 Osprey on Oct. 10, 2009. Taking advantage of the …
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US Navy and Marine Helicopters Begin Relief Flights in Indonesia

12th October 2009

Just hours after USS Denver (LPD9) and USS McCampbell (DDG 85) arrived offshore here, helicopters from both ships started flying urgently needed emergency supplies to …
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Guard Retires UH-1 Huey After 50 Years of Service

12th October 2009

The UH-1 Iroquois helicopter was officially retired in a ceremony on October 2 by the Army National Guard, ending a service life of more than …
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LaBarge Awarded $1.8 Million Contract from Sikorsky for Black Hawk Helicopter Program

12th October 2009

LaBarge has been awarded a $1.8 million contract from Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. to continue to produce electronic assemblies for various models of UH-60 Black Hawk …
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Sikorsky X2 Technology Demonstrator Wins Breakthrough Award from Popular Mechanics

12th October 2009

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp.'s X2 Technology demonstrator program has been recognized by Popular Mechanics magazine with a 2009 Breakthrough Innovator Award. Members of the X2 Technology …
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Russia Starts Ka-28 ASW Deliveries to China

9th October 2009

Kumertau Aviation Production Enterprise, JSC, part of the industrial holding managed by Russian Helicopters, has produced the first shipment of the anti-submarine Ka-28 for The …
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MH-60T Medium Range Recovery Helicopter Project Achieves Initial Operational Capability

8th October 2009

On October 1, 2009, the US Coast Guard Acquisition Directorate's HH-60 Conversion Project held a ribbon cutting ceremony at Coast Guard Air Station Elizabeth City, …
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Boeing AH-6i Light Attack/Reconnaissance helicopter makes first flight

7th October 2009

Boeing today announced that the AH-6i light attack/reconnaissance helicopter successfully completed its first flight on Sept. 16, seven months after the company started work on …
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US Army Awards Raytheon $13 Million to Improve Situational Awareness for Pilots

7th October 2009

The US Army has awarded Raytheon Company a $13 million contract to develop additional sensor prototypes for the Advanced Distributed Aperture System, which gives helicopter …
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ATK Awarded $49 Million Follow-on Contract to Provide AAR-47 Missile Warning System Components for US and Allied Military Aircraft

7th October 2009

Alliant Techsystems has been awarded a $49.3 million contract by the US Navy for the procurement of AAR-47 Missile Warning System components for the US …
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AgustaWestland Awarded Apache Integrated Operational Support Contract - Delivering Cost and Capability Benefits

6th October 2009

AgustaWestland has announced the award of the Apache Integrated Operational Support (IOS) contract by the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) to meet the Apache Attack …
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Longbow Fire Control Radar Block III Passes Testing Milestone

6th October 2009

The new Longbow Fire Control Radar Block III system hardware and operational software successfully completed the first half of initial flight tests on an AH-64D …
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EADS and Eurocopter sign helicopter cooperation agreement with Kazakhstan

6th October 2009

During the official visit of the French President to Kazakhstan, EADS and Eurocopter signed a cooperation agreement with the sovereign wealth fund SAMRUK-KAZYNA to create …
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New Automatic Test Equipment for Marine Corps maintainers

6th October 2009

The new Reconfigurable Transportable Consolidated Automated Support System (RTCASS) is arriving at Marine Corps air stations around the world. “RTCASS is the newest member of …
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Army Apaches get a £439m Boost

6th October 2009

The British Army's Apache attack helicopters operating in Afghanistan will benefit from a £439m contract that will further improve their technical, engineering and logistic support, …
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Building on success: the UH-72A continues its rapid fielding with the US Army

6th October 2009

The on-time, on-budget deliveries of EADS North America’s UH-72A Lakotas to the US Army reached its 86th aircraft at the end of September, with this …