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Paris Air Show 2025: Poland orders Apache targeting systems and will establish local support facility

In 2024, Poland agreed to purchase 96 Boeing AH-64E Apache combat helicopters in a deal worth as much as US$12 billion. The deal included 97 AN/ASQ-170 modernised target acquisition and designation sight/AN/AAR-11 modernised pilot night vision sensors (M-TADS/PNVS).

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Paris Air Show 2025: New capabilities, partnerships and next-gen programmes remain priority for industry

As European countries increase their defence budgets, the Paris Air Show will look to how the aerospace industry’s responds, with programme progression, new technology and industrial partnerships all expected to take centre stage at Le Bourget.

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Paris Air Show 2025: Airbus Helicopters unveils new crewed-uncrewed teaming solution

The solution, named HTeaming, has already been tested in flight with a Spanish Navy H135 helicopter and an Airbus Flexrotor uncrewed aerial system (UAS).

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Poland reassesses equipment priorities as S-70i Black Hawk acquisition stopped

The country first entered negotiations for the procurement of Black Hawk helicopters in 2023. Now, the reassessment marks a shift in the country’s military equipment and strategic needs in light of the Ukraine conflict.

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Helitech 2015: FastFin tail mod on display

9th October 2015

BLR Aerospace showcased its FastFin system for the Bell Helicopter 412 at this year’s Helitech International show held at the ExCel Centre. FastFin – which …
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Taiwan training UH-60M rescue crews

9th October 2015

Taiwan’s National Airborne Service Corps (NASC) has started transition training on its new Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters. Twenty crewmembers – 12 pilots and eight …
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Helitech 2015: Bell CEO Garrison positive despite global market dip

8th October 2015

The worldwide helicopter market is facing a ‘challenging’ period as oil prices remain low and demand for new aircraft reduces, Bell Helicopter CEO John Garrison …
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Patria spares for Swedish NH90s

8th October 2015

Patria Helicopters has signed an order worth around $10.20 million to supply spare parts for the Swedish armed forces' NH90 helicopters, the company announced on …
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CAE’s H225 FFS ready for training

7th October 2015

CAE’s H225 full-flight simulator (FFS) located at its Olso, Norway, training centre has been qualified to Level D by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) …
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Honeywell to support Chinook engines

7th October 2015

The US Army has awarded a $30 million contract to Honeywell Aerospace to provide additional engine repair and overhaul support for the T-55 turboshaft engine …
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Refurbished Chinooks handed over to RMAF

5th October 2015

The final CH-47D Chinook helicopter to undergo refurbishment by Columbia Helicopters has been handed over to the Royal Moroccan Air Force (RMAF) at a military …
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MD refutes Afghan MD 530F criticisms

1st October 2015

MD Helicopters has robustly responded to criticisms by the Afghan Air Force’s (AAF) ‘most decorated pilot’ about the performance of the MD 530F. The AAF …
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Honeywell secures altimeter contract

1st October 2015

Honeywell Aerospace has been awarded a contract by the US Army to continue the supply of its APN-209 radar altimeter for use across the army’s …
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Helitech 2015: LIPS approved for AW189

30th September 2015

Limited Ice Protection System (LIPS) has received EASA certification for the AW189 super medium twin engine helicopter, AgustaWestland announced on 28 September. The AW189 is …
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Calspan provides VVS to USNTPS’ UH-60L

30th September 2015

The US Navy has awarded a contract to Calspan Aerospace to provide a next-generation Variable Stability System (VSS) for a US Naval Test Pilot School …
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India orders Apache, Chinook helicopters

30th September 2015

The Indian Ministry of Defence has ordered 22 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters and 15 CH-47F Chinook heavy-lift helicopters to enhance India’s capabilities across a range …
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Spirit completes fuselage for V-280 Valor

23rd September 2015

Spirit AeroSystems has completed construction of the first fuselage for Bell Helicopter's V-280 Valor aircraft, the company announced on 22 September. The composite fuselage will …
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NHI delivers more NH90 NFH

23rd September 2015

The 15th NH90 NATO Frigate Helicopter (NFH) has been officially handed over to the French defence procurement agency (DGA) for the French Navy, Airbus Helicopters …
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India clears Boeing helicopter deal

22nd September 2015

India has cleared the procurement of 22 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters and 15 CH-47F Chinook heavy lifters for the Indian Air Force. The country’s Cabinet …
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L-3 supports Apache upgrade

22nd September 2015

Science and Engineering Services has selected L-3 Communications to provide its Manned/Unmanned Teaming-eXpanded Capabilities (MUMT-X) system in support of the US Army’s Apache helicopter programme. …
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DSEI 2015: Taming the Wildcat (video)

17th September 2015

The Royal Navy has revealed more details about trials it is conducting in the Gulf region to expand the capabilities of its new AW159 Wildcat …
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DSEI 2015: Australia mulls lessons of helicopter renewal (video)

17th September 2015

The Australian Defence Force has undergone a comprehensive renewal of its helicopter fleet in recent years, with mixed results. While the foreign military sale purchase …
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UK Merlin Mk2 fleet achieves FOC

16th September 2015

Merlin Mk2, the British Royal Navy’s anti-submarine warfare helicopter, has officially achieved Full Operating Capability (FOC) on schedule, the UK Department of Defence announced on …

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