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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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Longbow receives ROK AH-64E Apache radar order

13th September 2013

Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman joint venture, Longbow, will supply the Republic of Korea (ROK) with Longbow Fire Control Radars (FCRs) for the AH-64E Apache …

DSEI 2013: Minister reveals new contracts

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DSEI 2013: Minister reveals new contracts

12th September 2013

Three new contracts for military vehicles, helicopter support and the creation of a new armour facility were announced by the Minister for Defence Equipment, Support …

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DSEI 2013: Air chief looks to increased synthetic training

11th September 2013

For the RAF to retain the current level of capability in the face of lower budgeted flying hours, it will need to increase its reliance …

DSEI 2013: Kelvin Hughes advance Sharpeye solid state radar

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DSEI 2013: Kelvin Hughes advance Sharpeye solid state radar

11th September 2013

Kelvin Hughes has introduced a new GaN (gallium nitrite) transistor into its Sharpeye radar system to enhance its power output and detection capabilities. Speaking to …

Bell, Lockheed Martin team for V-280 Valor

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Bell, Lockheed Martin team for V-280 Valor

10th September 2013

Bell Helicopter has announced Lockheed Martin as the first of its tier one team members for the V-280 programme. Additional team members for the programme …

DSEI 2013: DARPA expands PCAS focus

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DSEI 2013: DARPA expands PCAS focus

9th September 2013

The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has re-scoped the work being carried out under its Persistent Close Air Support (PCAS) programme, it has …

Bell Boeing initiates V-22 aerial refueling tests

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Bell Boeing initiates V-22 aerial refueling tests

6th September 2013

A V-22 Osprey helicopter has successfully completed a test flight in which it used a prototype aerial refueling system to demonstrate its potential to perform …

French Army Pumas to be fitted with SN4500 display

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French Army Pumas to be fitted with SN4500 display

4th September 2013

Sandel Avionics will supply its SN4500 Primary Navigation Display for the French Army’s Puma helicopters under an agreement announced on 4 September. The installation work …

Eurocopter pushes EC725 Caracal helicopter for Poland

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Eurocopter pushes EC725 Caracal helicopter for Poland

3rd September 2013

Eurocopter is using the MSPO exhibition in Kielce to advance efforts to offer its EC725 Caracal helicopter as a solution for the Polish Ministry of …

Australian Army accepts MRH90 FFMS into service

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Australian Army accepts MRH90 FFMS into service

2nd September 2013

The Australian Army has accepted an MRH90 full-flight and mission simulator (FFMS) into service at the Army Aviation Training Centre Oakey in Queensland. This is …

Rolls-Royce sells RTM322 interest to Turbomeca

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Rolls-Royce sells RTM322 interest to Turbomeca

2nd September 2013

Rolls-Royce has announced that it has completed the sale of its interest in the RTM322 helicopter engine programme to Turbomeca. Rolls-Royce had a 50 per …

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FLIR Systems awarded BRITE Star contract

30th August 2013

FLIR Systems will supply BRITE Star Block II Systems for the Naval Air Systems Command’s UH-1 programme and the Vertical Takeoff Unmanned Aerial Vehicle programme …

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