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News - ch-53g

  • Defence Helicopter

    US Army seeking upgrades for SOF Chinook

    23rd March 2018

    The US Army is asking for industry input for ways to buy Block 2 MH-47G Chinook for its special operations forces (SOF). In a 14 …

  • Special Operations

    First SOF customer for enhanced DAGOR

    22nd March 2018

    The Canadian Special Operations Forces Command (CANSOFCOM has become the first customer to receive an upgraded variant of Polaris Government and Defense’s Deployed Advanced Ground Off …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Autoflug joins Sikorsky's STH team

    12th March 2018

    Autoflug has joined Sikorsky's team for Germany’s heavy transport helicopter (STH) competition, the company announced on 6 March. The companies have signed a letter of …

  • Military Logistics

    Aerogility bids to disrupt logistics market

    27th March 2018

    Logistics software start-up Aerogility has set its sights on increasing its market share of the fleet management sector as it looks to gain an edge …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Lockheed Martin prepared for heavy lifting on CH-53K

    8th March 2018

    In advance of formally presenting its case to the German government on how the CH-53K King Stallion meets heavy-lift competition requirements, Lockheed Martin is negotiating …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Rheinmetall, Sikorsky partner for Germany heavy-lift

    9th February 2018

    Rheinmetall has signed a strategic teaming agreement with Sikorsky to jointly compete in the German Air Force heavy-lift helicopter programme. Under the agreement, the companies …

  • Defence Helicopter

    German Air Force nears modernisation decision

    6th February 2018

    The German Air Force helicopter fleet will be experiencing a dramatic change in the next few years as the heavy helicopter project (STH) comes to …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    Opportunity knocks for GA's drones

    20th February 2018

    With the potential easing of export restrictions of technology sensitive to the US missile technology control regime and a growing demand for long-endurance UAVs, General …

  • Defence Helicopter

    For US Army aviation Chinook comes out winner, other fleets ramp down

    23rd February 2018

    US Army leaders have billed their FY19 budget request as a jumping-off point for the FY20 budget, one they say will contain major changes to …

  • Defence Notes

    Singapore Airshow 2018: Boeing's Asia defence market expanding

    13th February 2018

    Boeing is upbeat about its opportunities in the Asia-Pacific for a long list of military products, including offering the KC-46A Pegasus and F/A-18E/F Super Hornet …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Sikorsky's waiting game for IAF's transport helicopter replacement

    2nd February 2018

    Sikorsky is progressing with its pitch to the Israeli Air Force to choose the CH-53K King Stallion over Boeing’s CH-47 Chinook with the decision expected …

  • Defence Notes

    Singapore Airshow 2018: RSAF aircraft on display (video)

    6th February 2018

    The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) is showcasing many of its aircraft at the Singapore Airshow including the Boeing CH-47 Chinook, the Sikorsky S-70B …

  • Military Logistics

    Singapore Airshow 2018: UTC Aerospace Systems sees growth in region

    6th February 2018

    UTC Aerospace Systems expects 'unprecedented' growth in the Asia-Pacific region over the next ten years, according to company officials attending Singapore Airshow. The company expects …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Columbia Helicopters consolidate airlift support

    6th February 2018

    Columbia Helicopters has received a modified contract from the US Transportation Command for rotary-wing airlift support. The work will be performed in Afghanistan and focus …

  • Defence Helicopter

    RCAF Sea King approaches end of service

    29th January 2018

    The Royal Canadian Air Force 423 Maritime Helicopter Squadron conducted its final operational flight of the CH-124 Sea King helicopter on 26 January 2018 with …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

  • Military helicopters - transport/heavy lift

    Heavy-lift Helicopter STH [Germany]

    Programme Background The German government issued a tender in March 2019 for the procurement of heavy-lift helicopters under the Schwerer Transporthubschrauber (STH) program, 60 units are ...

  • Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE

    CH-5 [Iraq]

    Programme Background CH-4 Troubles According to a Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve report, Iraq acquired 20 CH-4 platforms from China. However, eight ...

  • Military helicopters - transport/heavy lift

    CH-53K - Options (Israel)

    Programme Background The Israeli Air Force (IAF) plans to buy around 18 heavy-lift helicopters to form a squadron that replaces its current CH-53 Yasur helicopters that ...

  • Military helicopters - transport/heavy lift

    CH-53K (Israel)

    Programme Background The Israeli Air Force (IAF) plans to buy around 18 heavy-lift helicopters to form a squadron that replaces its current CH-53 Yasur helicopters that ...

  • Military helicopters - transport/heavy lift

    CH-47F Chinook [U.S Army]

    As the Army's only heavy-lift helicopter, the CH-47F Improved Cargo helicopter is an essential component of the Army's Multi-Domain Battle framework. The CH-47F and MH-47G ...

  • Military helicopters - maritime, Military helicopters - transport/heavy lift

    CH-53K - US Navy

    Programme Background The Marine Corps is replacing its aging CH-53E helicopters with the CH-53K heavy-lift helicopter. Designed as an evolution of the CH-53E, the CH-53K ...

  • Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE

    CH-4 [Saudi Arabia]

    Background 2014 Order According to the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI), in 2014, Saudi Arabia ordered two CH-4 aircraft from China. However, information from the Stockholm International Peace ...

  • Military helicopters - transport/heavy lift

    CH-53K - US Navy Follow-On

    Programme Background The Marine Corps is replacing its ageing CH-53E helicopters with the CH-53K heavy-lift helicopter. Designed as an evolution of the CH-53E, the CH-53K ...

  • Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE

    CH-5 (Algeria)

    Programme Background Chinese UAV Purchases In recent years, Algeria has purchased several UAVs from China. It operates the CH-3, CH-4 and has also ordered the Wing ...

  • Military helicopters - transport/heavy lift

    CH-47 [United Arab Emirates]

    Programme Background Ahead of Trump's 2025 Middle East tour, the State Department approved a possible FMS to the UAE for six CH-47 Block II Chinook ...

  • Military helicopters - transport/heavy lift

    CH-47JA [Japan]

    Programme Background  Kawasaki Heavy Industries received an order from the Japanese government for 12 CH-47JA helicopters for the Japanese Ground Self-Defence Force (JGSDF). The CH-47JA is ...

  • Military helicopters - transport/heavy lift

    CH-47F Chinook (Singapore)

    Programme Background In July 2020, photos have emerged on the internet of the first Boeing CH-47F Chinook destined for the Republic of Singapore Air Force ...

  • Military helicopters - transport/heavy lift

    CH-47F [U.S. Army]

    Programme Background Amidst ongoing support for the CH-47F Block II development, the U.S. Army placed another order in December 2024 for three more helicopters. According ...

  • Military helicopters - transport/heavy lift

    CH-47J [Japan]

    Programme Background Kawasaki Heavy Industries secured a 71.4 billion yen ($460 million) contract to provide the Japanese Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) with five CH-47J helicopters. ...

  • Military helicopters - transport/heavy lift

    MH-47 Chinook

    The US DoD report, Enhancing Security and Stability In Afghanistan, published in December 2019 doesn't disclose the number of Chinook platforms but media sources suggest ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

  • Military helicopters - maritime, Military helicopters - transport/heavy lift

    CH-53D Sea Stallion

    The twin-engine CH-53A (S-65) Sea Stallion was developed from 1960 to meet a USMC requirement for a heavy-lift helicopter. It entered service in 1966 and ...

  • Air: Integrated cockpit systems

    Flight2

    The Flight2 integrated flight and mission management system provides increased situation awareness that enables reduced pilot workload, while enhancing flight safety and improving mission effectiveness. ...

  • Self-propelled mortars

    Wiesel 2 120mm

    The Wiesel 2 120mm mortar system is based on Rheinmetall’s tracked Wiesel 2 airborne armoured vehicle. Two prototypes were delivered to Germany’s BWB defence procurement ...

  • Helicopter engines

    T64

    The T64 is a turboshaft/turboprop engine that has now accumulated over 11 million flight hours of operation. The T64 engine was designed to power rotary- ...

  • Air: helicopter flight simulators

    German Army Aviation School

    CAE is the prime contractor for the German Army’s Night-Time Low-Level Flight Training Facility, commonly known as the German Army Aviation School, at Bückeburg. This ...

  • Sonobuoys

    AN/SSQ-53G DIFAR

    The AN/SSQ-53G DIFAR is made by Ultra Maritime in the USA, it is marketed at international users of the MH-60 and P-8A.

  • Sonobuoys

    AN/SSQ-53G(GPS) DIFAR Sonobuoy

    The AN/SSQ-53G(GPS) DIFAR Sonobuoy produced by Ultra Maritime is an A-sized passive sonobuoy that is marketed at international customers who require a GPS transmitter.

  • Sonobuoys

    AN/SSQ-62E

    The AN/SSQ-62E is produced by Ultra Maritime and Sparton. It is an active sonobuoy which can be launched from rotary and fixed-wing aircraft as well ...

  • Loitering munitions

    CM-501 (series)

    The CM-501 series is a family of Chinese loitering munition systems. Munitions in the series can be attached and launched from helicopters, ground vehicles or ships. The ...

  • Military helicopters - maritime, Military helicopters - transport/heavy lift

    CH-53K King Stallion

    The CH-53K King Stallion is the USMC's new-build, heavy-lift replacement for the CH-53E. The platform will transport marines, heavy equipment and supplies during ship-to-shore movement ...

  • MPVs - 4x4

    Mungo

    KMW developed the Mungo family to meet a requirement from the German Army for a protected multipurpose air-portable vehicle that could be carried by a ...

  • Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - tactical

    CH-2

    Intended for surveillance and reconnaissance missions, the CH-2 is the second member of the Rainbow series of UAVs and develops on the design of the CH-1. 

  • Military helicopters - transport/heavy lift

    CH-47D

    The CH-47D Chinook is a twin-engine, tandem-rotor, heavy-lift transport helicopter that emerged from a US Army contract placed in 1976 to remanufacture the CH-47A/B/C. The ...

  • Air: helicopter flight simulators

    Canadian CH-147F Training Services

    CAE delivered a comprehensive suite of CH-47F Chinook simulators and training devices to the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) during 2015. Following on-site acceptance testing ...

  • Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE

    CH-5

    The CH-5 is a medium-altitude long-endurance UAS designed by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation to carry out various military missions. Applications of the CH-5 include ...