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B-52 modernisation, Sentinel, MH-139A, T-7A and Air Force One replacement are among the US Air Force programmes the GAO says remain at risk of further schedule slips and cost growth due to acquisition and management challenges.

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Boeing delivers first upgraded Apache to the Netherlands

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Boeing delivers first upgraded Apache to the Netherlands

15th November 2013

The first Dutch AH-64D Apache upgraded to Block II standard was accepted by the Dutch Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO) at Mesa, Arizona on 14 November. …

AgustaWestland receives approval for India joint venture

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AgustaWestland receives approval for India joint venture

13th November 2013

Despite bribery allegations lingering over the contract to supply 12 AW101 VVIP helicopters to the Indian Air Force, AgustaWestland has been cleared to establish assembly …

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Dstl working to protect helicopter engines from sand erosion

12th November 2013

The UK’s Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) is contributing to a project set up by The Technical Cooperation Panel (TTCP) to investigate erosion-resistant coatings …

First NH90 Step B helicopter delivered to Italian Navy

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First NH90 Step B helicopter delivered to Italian Navy

12th November 2013

The Italian navy has taken delivery of the first NH90 NATO Frigate Helicopter (NFH) Step B from NHIndustries. The helicopter, delivered on 8 November, will …

Pentagon raises Afghan Mi-17 concerns

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Pentagon raises Afghan Mi-17 concerns

11th November 2013

The planned withdraw of NATO forces from Afghanistan by the end of 2014 will leave Afghan special forces without adequate helicopter support, a Pentagon report …

Norway selects AW101 for SAR requirement

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Norway selects AW101 for SAR requirement

8th November 2013

Norway has decided to commence ‘final negotiations’ with AgustaWestland for the delivery of new SAR helicopters to replace its fleet of ageing Sea Kings, it …

Poland advances weapons upgrade for combat helicopters

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Poland advances weapons upgrade for combat helicopters

8th November 2013

Poland’s Ministry of Defence is considering the purchase of Ukrainian-built anti-tank and missile defence systems for its fleet of Mil Mi-24 combat helicopters, it has …

US DoD retains civilian airlift contractors in Afghanistan

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US DoD retains civilian airlift contractors in Afghanistan

7th November 2013

The US has extended three civilian contracts for helicopter air transportation in Afghanistan worth $272.9 million, it has emerged. On 1 November, the US Department …

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Philippine Air Force selects AW109 Power helicopters

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AgustaWestland will supply eight AW109 Power light twin-engine helicopters to the Philippine Air Force under a contract announced on 6 November. The aircraft will be …

Rockwell Collins to develop DVEPS for US Army

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Rockwell Collins to develop DVEPS for US Army

5th November 2013

Rockwell Collins will develop the Degraded Visual Environment Pilotage System (DVEPS) for the US Army’s Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR) helicopters. The company was awarded …

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Bell Helicopter vs the Islamic Republic of Iran

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A US court of appeal has dismissed efforts by Bell Helicopter to revive a failed lawsuit against Iran, whom it attempted to sue for selling …

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Brazil orders additional S-70B helicopters

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Sikorsky will supply two S-70B helicopters to Brazil as part of a foreign military sale (FMS) between the US and Brazilian governments. Sikorsky was awarded …

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