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Italian Army receives first UH-169D light utility helicopter

The delivery is the first in a total of 25 helicopters on order, with all deliveries expected to be completed by 2027.

Spain unveils new multi-billion euro defence investment plan

The new plan outlined how Spain would reach 2% of its GDP spend on defence by 2025, with €1.9 billion earmarked for new equipment acquisition with several land, naval and air platforms disclosed to be replaced or upgraded.

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Airbus awaits USMC decision on Logistics Connector programme

Airbus has been advancing development of its uncrewed MQ-72C Logistics Connector for the US Marine Corps, with a decision on the programme expected in early 2026.

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Collins prepares expansion of the US Navy/Marine Tactical Combat Training System Inc II

The company has been negotiating the supply of TCTS II to US allies and partners.

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US approves Bell Helicopter US$300 million Iraqi deal

3rd November 2023

Bell Helicopter has been given approval by the US State Department for a Foreign Military Sale to the Iraq for Contracted Logistics Support (CLS) and related equipment.
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First Nigerian Air Force T-129 Atak helicopters spotted on X ahead of delivery

1st November 2023

Social media posts claim to show the Nigerian Air Force's upcoming Turkish Aerospace Industries T129 Atak helicopter ahead of delivery and coincide with Nigerian officials' visit to Turkey.
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MBDA's Enforcer missile system gears up for full-scale production for Germany

31st October 2023

As the Enforcer system awaits approval from the Bundeswehr, the full-rate production has been scheduled to commence before the end of 2023. MBDA has also been exploring various Enforcer variants including an air-launched version.
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Kratos wins $16 million Australian UH-60M Black Hawk trainer contract

31st October 2023

The contract has covered three different UH-60 Black Hawk trainers that will be used by the ADF Rotary Wing Aircraft Maintenance School in Queensland.
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Poland receives first two AW149 helicopters

31st October 2023

This acquisition was the result of a signed US$2 billion contract for 32 AW149 helicopters announced in mid-June 2022.
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Norway joins the MH-60 Seahawk fraternity

27th October 2023

Norway joins five operators of the MH-60 naval helicopter plus Spain, which ordered its first eight MH-60R aircraft earlier this month, and Greece, which is yet to receive its first example.
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US Army delivers FARA engines to Bell and Sikorsky

24th October 2023

In a significant development for the Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) programme, the first two T901 flight test engines have been delivered for the Bell 360 Invictus and Sikorsky Raider X Competitive Prototypes.
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Two ready to tango in South Korean helicopter competition

20th October 2023

Two US-based OEMs will be vying for supremacy in a forthcoming competition for special forces heavy helicopters for the South Korean military.
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KAI ramps up LAH production even as it develops new Surion variants

18th October 2023

KAI has continued to invest heavily in helicopters, including in its ability to deploy and operate with uncrewed systems.
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AUSA 2023: Northrop Grumman introduces ATHENA next-generation, missile-warning sensor

17th October 2023

The solution has been designed for US Army ITDS competition and intended to enhance the protection and situational awareness of aircraft and helicopters.
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Boeing’s upgraded AH-64 Apache attack helicopter completes first flight

16th October 2023

The latest version of the AH-64 Apache attack helicopter has been developed with optimised route and attack planning, advanced Link 16 capabilities and integration with open-systems interfaces.
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Spanish Navy orders eight Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk helicopters

13th October 2023

The delivery of eight Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk maritime helicopters to the Spanish Navy has been slated for completion by March 2027.
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Greece kicks off talks to buy Black Hawk helicopters

11th October 2023

Greece's request for the Black Hawks is currently in the process of evaluation by the US Defence Cooperation office and the delivery timeline is estimated to be around three years from the finalisation of the contract.
Training

Archer receives first payment for US Air Force eVTOL pilot trainer

6th October 2023

The partnership between the US Air Force and Archer Aviation will aim to develop a deeper understanding of eVTOL platforms for military purposes.
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Italian Navy receives final NH90 helicopter

6th October 2023

The Italian Navy now boasts a fleet of 56 NH90 helicopters comprising 46 SH-90As and 10 MH-90As.
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US Army accepts first FARA helicopter engine prototype

5th October 2023

Sikorsky has planned to start the installation process of the GE T901 engine in advance of ground testing and eventual flight testing of its FARA prototype.
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Australia decides to expunge entire MRH90 helicopter fleet

3rd October 2023

Australia has decided to withdraw its MRH90 helicopter fleet, even though the aircraft had another 14 years of life left in them.
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CH-47 Chinook: why the timeless helicopter design is still a heavy-lift contender on the modern battlefield

25th September 2023

From its emergence as a ground-breaking design in the 1950s to its widespread deployment in diverse operations worldwide, the Chinook continues to leave an indelible mark on the aviation landscape. Shephard sums up the latest developments and tells you everything you need to know about the workhorse of many armies and air forces in the 2020s.
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Argentina seeks AW109 and CH-46 Sea Knight helicopters

25th September 2023

The Argentinian Air Force (FAA) and the Argentinian Naval Aviation Command (COAN) are looking for options to upgrade their helicopter fleets.