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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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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.
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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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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India seeks new source of engines for ageing Russian Mi-17 helicopters as supply chain problems hit

8th May 2023

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

30th March 2023

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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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.