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Israel enhances Seahawk sensors and weapons suite
SH-60Fs are expected to operate from Sa’ar 6 corvettes with Elta ELM-family maritime radar and other classified sensors, as well as Spike missile variants.
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UK signs on the dotted line for extended-range Chinooks
The RAF will receive the first of 14 new heavy-lift helicopters in 2026.
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UK still to settle on new medium helicopter procurement strategy
The UK MoD has still to put forward requirements for its new medium helicopter acquisition, which could see offers eventually arrive from the likes of Airbus, Bell, Leonardo and Lockheed Martin.
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US Army keeps FLRAA costs and risks under wraps
Ahead of a FLRAA contract award to Bell or a joint Boeing and Sikorsky team, the US Army has decided to keep manufacturing costs and programme risks confidential.
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Arnold Defense obtains US certification to fire FZ90 rockets
Air-to-ground and ground-to-ground launchers from Arnold Defense are approved to fire FZ90 2.75-inch rockets.
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Ecuadorian Air Force takes delivery of first two H145s
The delivery of new H145 helicopters will help the Ecuadorian Air Force meet a range of operational challenges.
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PREMIUM: Poland redrafts Kruk helicopter plan but quantity remains undecided
2nd March 2021
Poland has again changed its Kruk attack helicopter programme, with a handful of key decisions still to be made before a manufacturer can be selected to produce new aircraft.
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PREMIUM: Australia denies any interest in HH-60W CRH
19th February 2021
Contrary to past reports linking Australia to interest in an order for HH-60W combat helicopters, there is no such connection, according to the country's Department of Defence.
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PREMIUM: South Korea goes on the attack with helicopters
11th February 2021
Attack helicopters are the object of desire for both the army and marines in South Korea, both new platforms and upgrades of existing assets.
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PREMIUM: Romanian multi-role helicopter tender attracts S-70i
11th February 2021
Polish subsidiary of Lockheed Martin is offering local industry input as part of its proposal to the Romanian Ministry of the Interior.
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GE Aviation to make King Stallion spare engines
11th February 2021
Four more T408-GE-400 turboshafts will be provided under latest contract modification.
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Jamaica orders Bell 505s
9th February 2021
Helicopters to be used for training and public safety missions.
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PREMIUM: More of the same, please, for Philippine helicopters
9th February 2021
The Philippines has its eyes set on more S-70i helicopters, but the exact number varies according to which official one talks to.
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Sikorsky receives Lot III VH-92A contract
8th February 2021
Presidential helicopter replacement programme continues with latest production contract award from USN.
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PREMIUM: Leonardo confident of securing new Wildcat orders
5th February 2021
Leonardo hopes to build on a modest AW159 Wildcat export order record as it pursues 'multiple opportunities' across Europe, the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific region.
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Brazilian naval helicopter upgrade reaches halfway mark
4th February 2021
Brazilian Navy aims to deploy upgraded Super Lynx helicopters on its Tamandaré-class corvettes.
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PREMIUM: Dutch MUM-T trials connect with Apache upgrade
4th February 2021
A programme of MUM-T tests in the Netherlands feeds into an effort to upgrade AH-64D attack helicopters to the new AH-64E Version 6 capability.
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Rolls-Royce to make more Osprey engines
1st February 2021
Engine manufacturer receives order for 33 additional AE1107C engines for the V-22 and MV-22 Osprey.
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Lockheed Martin to deliver target sight system for FMS customers
29th January 2021
AN/AAQ-30A to be installed on Viper attack helicopters for Bahrain and Czech Republic.
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New member joins German CH-53K team
28th January 2021
Rheinmetall-led industry team keeps faith despite cancellation of German heavy-lift helicopter tender.
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Sikorsky to evolve capability of Australian-made ViDAR
27th January 2021
Optical radar system to be refined for use by MH-60R Seahawk helicopters.
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Israel enhances Seahawk sensors and weapons suite
27th January 2021
SH-60Fs are expected to operate from Sa’ar 6 corvettes with Elta ELM-family maritime radar and other classified sensors, as well as Spike missile variants.
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PREMIUM: Defiant X enters FLRAA reckoning
25th January 2021
A modified version of the SB>1 Defiant could become the US Army's next long range assault helicopter.
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PREMIUM: UK rules out FLRAA as Puma helicopter successor
21st January 2021
Publication of the Integrated Review should provide a clear idea of how the UK will renew medium-lift rotary capabilities — but it has opted not to rely on US support.
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Lebanon completes restoration of another AB 212
18th January 2021
Five AB 212s are being refurbished under a five-year programme announced in early 2020.
