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Italy moves to procure third batch of 29 AW249 helicopters

30th October 2025

The €1.22 billion (US$1.41 billion) follow-on order for the additional helicopters will complement the 19 AW249 already ordered by Italy.

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

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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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20th May 2013

The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced that it has ordered additional supersonic Hellfire missiles for the British Army’s Apache helicopter fleet. The £15 …

IDEF 2013: TAI outlines new Turkish helicopter

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IDEF 2013: TAI outlines new Turkish helicopter

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IDEF 2013: Roketsan unveils new smart munition

9th May 2013

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