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German Navy in “ramp-up” phase as it welcomes first NH90 Sea Tiger delivery

16th December 2025

With all 31 aircraft set to be delivered by 2030, the helicopters will gradually replace the ageing Sea Lynx fleet which are due to be retired in 2026.

Germany acquires additional 20 H145M helicopters

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Germany acquires additional 20 H145M helicopters

15th December 2025

The order for the extra helicopters comes from an agreement penned in December 2023, with the German Army receiving the bulk of the platforms.

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Sikorsky advances Black Hawk modernisation with new engine ground tests

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Sikorsky advances Black Hawk modernisation with new engine ground tests

6th February 2025

The UH-60 helicopter ground run test of the T901 engine is the first in a set of tests for boosting the helicopter’s range and lift capacity. The first flight of the improved engine Black Hawk is anticipated for later in 2025.

UK Royal Navy's upgraded Commando Merlin helicopters achieve full operating capability

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UK Royal Navy's upgraded Commando Merlin helicopters achieve full operating capability

30th January 2025

A total of 19 Mk3 and six Mk3a Commando Merlin helicopters have now been upgraded to the Mk4/4a standard, with the work overseen by the procurement arm of the Ministry of Defence (MoD), Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), Leonardo and the...

Philippines grows its S-70i fleet with 10 new deliveries

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Philippines grows its S-70i fleet with 10 new deliveries

17th January 2025

The 10 helicopters delivered throughout 2024 make up part of a larger contract for 32 Sikorsky Black Hawk helicopters for the country.

Airbus delivers two H225M Caracals to France

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Airbus delivers two H225M Caracals to France

17th January 2025

The Airbus rotorcraft will replace the French Air Force’s Puma helicopters, following the initial contract signing in 2021.

Pentagon approves $100 million Bell 412 sale to Zambia

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Pentagon approves $100 million Bell 412 sale to Zambia

14th January 2025

The deal highlights Zambia’s ongoing pursuit to buy more Bell 412s to round out its diverse helicopter fleet.

Leonardo unveils new design of uncrewed Proteus demonstrator

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Leonardo unveils new design of uncrewed Proteus demonstrator

7th January 2025

According to Leonardo, the rotorcraft will conduct its first flight by mid-2025, following on from its £60 million (US$ 75 million) contract award in July 2022.

Ireland signs $93 million deal for new utility helicopters

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Ireland signs $93 million deal for new utility helicopters

30th December 2024

Ireland is replacing its ageing EC135 aircraft but is boosting the capability provided with the addition of new sensors which is planned to even provide a light attack role.

Bell selects Fort Worth site to build V-280s for the FLRAA programme

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Bell selects Fort Worth site to build V-280s for the FLRAA programme

19th December 2024

The facility will work towards readiness for Low-Rate Initial Production on the V-280 by 2028.

Air Warfare Preview 2025: A pressure-filled year ahead will see decisions made on major platforms and programmes

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Air Warfare Preview 2025: A pressure-filled year ahead will see decisions made on major platforms and programmes

18th December 2024

Looming government decisions on major defence programmes in the US and UK will colour much of 2025, while manufacturers and their orderbooks look on.

New Medium Helicopter competition remains “sensitive”, says UK MoD

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New Medium Helicopter competition remains “sensitive”, says UK MoD

13th December 2024

This statement comes as concerns were raised by union workers at Leonardo’s Yeovil site about the ongoing timeline of the UK’s New Medium Helicopter programme.

German Armed Forces’ H145s get L3Harris sensor system upgrade

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German Armed Forces’ H145s get L3Harris sensor system upgrade

10th December 2024

L3Harris Technologies has provided its WESCAM MX-15D electro-optical/infrared sensor systems to the German Armed Forces’ new H145 helicopters.

Air Warfare Review 2024: Budget cuts and delays fail to dampen modernisation efforts in 2024

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Air Warfare Review 2024: Budget cuts and delays fail to dampen modernisation efforts in 2024

10th December 2024

From major platform upgrades, high-value contract wins and programme delays, Shephard reported on a mixed year for air warfare in 2024, as geopolitical tensions rose across Europe and the Middle East.

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