Defence Helicopter

Read the latest military helicopter news from our team of expert journalists and analysts, giving you the 'so what' behind the latest military rotorcraft headlines.

Air Warfare

NATO air forces need to focus on air superiority and ‘realistic’ training

At the RUSI Combat Air Conference 2023, experts and senior air force personnel openly talked about the lessons air forces learned from the Russian invasion of Ukraine. NATO air arms must focus on SEAD/DEAD missions, stockpiling ammunition and air superiority.

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Bell makes move on FLRAA test lab construction despite ongoing Defiant protest

Bell Textron began laying the foundations for a new testing facility for its V-280 Valor helicopter despite protest over its US Army Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) contract win.

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Poland to arm AW149 helicopters with Hellfire missiles

The 800 Hellfire missiles requested by Poland via a US Foreign Military Sale will equip the country's AW149 helicopter fleet, with a follow-on request likely to arm Apache helicopters and potentially other platforms.

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Germany to adapt Airbus H145 helicopters for combat role

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

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South Korea finalises CH-47F Chinook acquisition

30th March 2023

South Korea is replacing older CH-47D Chinooks with the latest version of Boeing's heavy-lift helicopter.
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Slovakia to get US attack helicopters after donating jets to Ukraine

22nd March 2023

The US is offering a dozen AH-1Z Viper helicopters to Slovakia at two-thirds discount with the latter sending its fighters to Ukraine, which would likely extend H-1 production beyond 2023.
Defence Notes

HAL is major beneficiary of latest Indian procurement approvals

22nd March 2023

India has approved millions of dollars in new military purchases, most of which will go to public sector companies.
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.
Air Warfare

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.
Air Warfare

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.