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Air Warfare
US V-22 Osprey clutch-related grounding issue remains mystery
The US government and industry aim to complete the replacement of affected clutch parts by autumn. The Japanese V-22 fleet is expected to follow the same procedure to avoid the the same problem arising.
Training
UK-led NATO battlegroup exercise demonstrates robust military power
Exercise Spring Storm showcases the UK-led NATO Enhanced Forward Presence's robust military capabilities in a multinational exercise, bolstering defence and fostering collective security.
Air Warfare
Germany announces phasing out of Tiger combat helicopters by 2038, introducing H145M fleet
Germany plans to retire its Tiger combat helicopters by 2038, citing technical problems, and replace them with an Airbus H145M fleet to meet NATO commitments.
Air Warfare
India seeks new source of engines for ageing Russian Mi-17 helicopters as supply chain problems hit
India is struggling to keep Russian-origin Mi-17 helicopters in the air, as spares prove difficult to source from the OEM.
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CH-47F Chinook Block II reaches final assembly line as wider programme moves forward
26th May 2023
The Block II upgrade incorporates various enhancements to increase lift capability and commonality between US Army and allied fleets, reducing maintenance costs.
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Training
Leonardo expands Italian aircraft maintenance training capability
19th May 2023
Leonardo has been granted new certification allowing it perform a full spectrum of military aviation maintenance training services.
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Air Warfare
Spanish NH90 helicopters to receive engine capable of flying with sustainable fuel
18th May 2023
The milestone marks an important step towards standardising SAF use in aircraft engines, contributing to short-term decarbonisation goals.
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Uruguay's African peacekeepers to receive new support helicopter
12th May 2023
The donation of a utility helicopter by the UA will increase the Uruguayan peacekeeping deployment’s air support capabilities in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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Special Operations
SOF Week 2023: Program Executive Officer, PEO Rotary Wing interview (video)
10th May 2023
Speaking during SOF Week 2023, the head of PEO Rotary Wing for USSOCOM outlines his current priorities.
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Special Operations
SOF Week 2023: Helping small companies do business with USSOCOM (video)
9th May 2023
The Small Business Programs initiative had a strong presence throughout SOF Week 2023.
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Turkiye's Gokbey helicopter marks first indigenous engined flight
4th May 2023
On April 22, 2023, Turkish Aerospace’s T-625 GOKBEY general-purpose helicopter conducted a test flight with an indigenous TEI-TS1400 engine for the first time.
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Canada to upgrade AW101 rescue helicopters in-country under Leonardo-IMP deal
3rd May 2023
Canada's IMP Aerospace will carry out upgrades on 13 of the 16 AW101 aircraft covered by the CMLU programme under a sub-contract from Leonardo Helicopters UK.
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Digital Battlespace
Czech Air Force helicopters gain extra protection against missile threats
2nd May 2023
Israel's Bird Aerosystem has completed a follow-on contract to fit anti-missile countermeasures to Czech Air Force Mi-17 helicopters.
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Air Warfare
US approves sale of guided rocket kits to UK
1st May 2023
The US has approved the sale to the UK of APKWS-II guided rocket kits.
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Air Warfare
NZ begins the search for replacement naval helicopters
28th April 2023
The time is approaching when New Zealand will need to replace its ageing Super Seasprite naval helicopters.
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Air Warfare
Bell awards subcontracts for Canadian Griffon helicopter modernisation
27th April 2023
Bell will complete modernisation work on the first nine Canadian Armed Forces CH-146s, with the remainder of the 85 aircraft upgraded by Alpine Aerotech and Heli-One Canada.
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Air Warfare
Updated: Sikorsky accepts FLRAA protest outcome, shifts focus to FARA competition
19th April 2023
Sikorsky has opted to take no further legal action over the US Government Accountability Office's rejection of its protest against Bell's V-280 Valor winning the Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft competition.
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Training
Australian soldiers practise Abrams tank refuelling with Chinook helicopter
12th April 2023
The Australian Army has demonstrated tactical refuelling of M1 Abrams tanks with the CH-47 Chinook helicopter the first time in five years.
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US Coast Guard to upgrade radars for MH-60 and MH-65 helicopter fleets
11th April 2023
New Honeywell IntuVue RDR-7000 weather radars will be installed on USCG MH-60 and MH-65 helicopters.
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Training
General Dynamics to work on $1.7 billion US flight programme
7th April 2023
General Dynamics has been awarded a $1.7 billion contract to provide flight school training support to the US Army Aviation Center of Excellence using advanced simulation technology.
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Air Warfare
India seeks additional armaments for MH-60R fleet
6th April 2023
Additional missiles and torpedoes are on the cards to equip India's incoming fleet of MH-60R multi-mission helicopters.
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Air Warfare
Lockheed Martin wins new Hellfire and JAGM missile contract
3rd April 2023
Lockheed Martin has been awarded a multiple-year production contract worth over $400 million by the US Army for Joint-Air-to-Ground Missiles (JAGM) and Hellfire missiles, covering procurement and production support for the service and international customers.
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Air Warfare
US to deploy A-10 Warthog attack planes in Middle East, contradicting earlier retirement plan in pursuit of deterrence against China and Russia
31st March 2023
As regional security concerns and the US focus shifts, the Pentagon plans to swap modern fighter jets for A-10 Warthog attack planes in the Middle East, starting in April.
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![CH-47F Chinook Block II reaches final assembly line as wider programme moves forward]()
CH-47F Chinook Block II reaches final assembly line as wider programme moves forward
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![US V-22 Osprey clutch-related grounding issue remains mystery]()
US V-22 Osprey clutch-related grounding issue remains mystery
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![Germany announces phasing out of Tiger combat helicopters by 2038, introducing H145M fleet]()
Germany announces phasing out of Tiger combat helicopters by 2038, introducing H145M fleet
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![Leonardo expands Italian aircraft maintenance training capability]()
Leonardo expands Italian aircraft maintenance training capability
