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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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Australia receives its first UH-60M Black Hawks

8th August 2023

Sikorsky has been extremely rapid in delivering Black Hawks to Australia, with the first two already handed over.
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GKN Aerospace to help Airbus to deliver Dutch H225M multirole helicopters

3rd August 2023

GKN Aerospace has signed an MoU with Airbus Helicopters to provide support for the H225M helicopters intended for Dutch special forces.
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US Air Force continues to invest in eVTOL capabilities

1st August 2023

Under the latest investment, Archer Aviation will supply up to six Midnight eVTOL aircraft to the USAF, designed for short-distance trips and capable of carrying four passengers and a pilot.
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IAI and Odysight.ai unveil visual health monitoring system for UH60 helicopters

31st July 2023

IAI and Odysight.ai have unveiled a visual-based health monitoring system for UH-60 helicopters, enhancing safety and availability through real-time monitoring and predictive maintenance.
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India turns to leasing companies to plug military helicopter gaps

27th July 2023

India's MoD is inviting proposals for leasing 20 reconnaissance and surveillance helicopters for the Indian Army. Vendors are cautious due to a past unfulfilled naval RfI, but leasing offers new opportunities for defence acquisition.
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ITP Aero tests NH90 engines with sustainable fuel

26th July 2023

ITP Aero has successfully completed engine testing using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for the NH90 helicopter's GE CT7-8F5 engines, marking a significant step in reducing emissions.
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Hungary receives first two H225M multipurpose helicopters from Airbus

25th July 2023

The Hungarian Defence Forces have taken delivery of the first two H225M multi-purpose helicopters from Airbus.
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Poland sets course for Black Hawk helicopter procurement

25th July 2023

Poland is on the path to bolster its military capabilities as it launches a procurement drive for Lockheed Martin S-70i Black Hawk helicopters.
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Aselsan to exhibit YILDIRIM-100 DIRCM for helicopters at IDEF 2023

24th July 2023

Aselsan has unveiled a new Directional Infrared Counter Measures (DIRCM) system, the YILDIRIM-100.
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Safran seals $1.8 billion deal for Collins flight control unit

24th July 2023

Safran has announced it will go ahead with the $1.8 billion deal to acquire Collins Aerospace’s actuation and flight control business for commercial and military aircraft.
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UK MoD stands firm: ‘No change in New Medium Helicopter numbers’

24th July 2023

'There has been no change to the advertised requirement of up to 44 platforms' for the UK New Medium Helicopter programme that is set to replace the UK's Puma and other helicopter fleets, the ministry has said.
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Boeing to produce 21 more Apache helicopters for US Army and international customer

24th July 2023

Boeing has received a contract modification to produce an additional 21 AH-64E Apache helicopters for the US Army and an international customer, bringing the total to 205.
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South Korean marines receive final Marineon helicopters

19th July 2023

The ROK Marine Corps now has a full complement of indigenously built MUH-1 Marineon helicopters.
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Honduras abandons helicopter purchase plan but urgent need remains

17th July 2023

Honduras has reportedly scrapped its plans to purchase a new fleet of helicopters, causing a decline in capabilities for the country's air force. A future procurement effort may ensue to address this need.
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Argentina shops for new helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft

14th July 2023

While Argentina’s combat aviation fleet remains weak, the armed forces are acquiring new search and rescue (SAR) helicopters and a fixed-wing surveillance aircraft with SAR capabilities.
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Boeing receives $22.5 million contract for CH-47 Chinook long lead items

13th July 2023

Boeing has received a $22.5 million firm-fixed-price contract from the US DoD for CH-47 Chinook helicopter long lead items.
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Heli-One partners with Airbus for UK MoD's New Medium Helicopter programme

12th July 2023

Heli-One is partnering with Airbus to provide gearbox maintenance services for the H175M helicopter if Airbus wins the UK MoD's New Medium Helicopter competition.
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Poland secretly sent Mi-24 attack helicopters to Ukraine, reports

11th July 2023

The Polish Mi-24 attack helicopters are now on their way to Ukraine, according to pictures shared on social media.
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US approves $203 million sale of Hellfire missiles for French Tiger helicopters

10th July 2023

The US State Department has approved the sale of AGM-114R2 Hellfire missiles to France for use on Tiger HAD attack helicopters.