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US Army order for CH-47F Block II aircraft takes total contracted to 18 in rapid fielding effort

22nd October 2025

Boeing has delivered six Chinook CH-47F Block II production helicopters to the US Army, with the helicopters now undergoing a series of evaluations to demonstrate their enhanced capabilities. The company is working with the army on a path forward for Lot 6.

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AUSA 2025: US Army and Bell squeeze MV-75 programme

17th October 2025

The MV-75, previously V-280, was originally designed as an assault aircraft which would replace some of the Black Hawk helicopters and add speed as a tilt-rotor platform. It is now envisioned to add a greater multirole capability reminiscent of the Black Hawk fleet.

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Farnborough: Bell Helicopter targets European market

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Farnborough: Bell Helicopter targets European market

15th July 2014

Bell Helicopter has signalled its intent to increase market participation in Europe, announcing several new contracts and initiatives in the region at the Farnborough International …

GDUK details Tactical Processing System work for MLSP

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GDUK details Tactical Processing System work for MLSP

14th July 2014

General Dynamics UK has begun modification work on its Tactical Processing System for integration into the Royal Navy’s AW101 Merlin Mk4 helicopter. The work is …

Farnborough: Boeing bullish about state of rotorcraft business

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Farnborough: Boeing bullish about state of rotorcraft business

14th July 2014

Despite a projected fall in production numbers of US military rotorcraft in coming years, Boeing remains bullish about the long-term health of the segment. The …

Farnborough: APAS moves towards flight tests

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Farnborough: APAS moves towards flight tests

12th July 2014

The US Army is looking to carry out a series of flight tests in early 2015 to validate a tactile cueing system that offers many …

Bell Helicopter takes Huey II and Bell 407 GT on tour

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Bell Helicopter takes Huey II and Bell 407 GT on tour

11th July 2014

Bell Helicopter has conducted a series of Bell Huey II and the Bell 407GT helicopter demonstrations in Jordan and Saudi Arabia in response to growing …

Farnborough: BAE Systems to launch new Striker helmet

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Farnborough: BAE Systems to launch new Striker helmet

10th July 2014

BAE Systems will use the Farnborough International Airshow to launch its Striker II helmet-mounted display system (HMDS), which is now aimed at both fighter aircraft …

Farnborough: SOCOM advances SOF rotary wing modernisation

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Farnborough: SOCOM advances SOF rotary wing modernisation

10th July 2014

US Special Operations Command (SOCOM) is moving ahead with key upgrades to its MH-60M, MH-47G, and A/MH-6M combat helicopters, including the Block III version of …

Farnborough: Pave Hawk crash caused by bird strikes

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Farnborough: Pave Hawk crash caused by bird strikes

9th July 2014

A US HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter that crashed off the coast of Norfolk, UK on 7 January killing four crew members was brought down by …

New DCoMPASS payload from Elbit Systems

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New DCoMPASS payload from Elbit Systems

7th July 2014

Elbit Systems has developed a new version of its CoMPASS family of payloads, with the DCoMPASS full HD Integrated Mission Equipment Package (iMEP). The all-in-one …

China beefs up HK helicopter fleet

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China beefs up HK helicopter fleet

4th July 2014

An armed version of the Z-9 helicopter previously unseen in Hong Kong was exhibited by the local garrison of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) at …

US Apaches deployed to Iraq

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US Apaches deployed to Iraq

3rd July 2014

The Pentagon has deployed Apache attack helicopters to Iraq to protect US diplomatic facilities and personnel, as sectarian violence in the region continues to escalate.  …

Dutch Apaches get new external fuel tanks

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Dutch Apaches get new external fuel tanks

3rd July 2014

The Dutch Defence Helicopter Command has recently received new external fuel tanks for use on its Boeing AH-64D Apaches, it has emerged.  Robertson Fuel Systems …

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