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UH-60M Black Hawk: export demand underpins $13 billion market opportunity

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UH-60M Black Hawk: export demand underpins $13 billion market opportunity

19th May 2026

The UH-60M is the latest variant of the UH-60, a workhorse multirole helicopter that continues to attract further orders from across the globe. With further modernisation upgrades underway, the platform is expected to remain in operation until 2050.

NHI’s NH90: Europe’s multirole helicopter strives to maintain relevance (updated 2026)

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NHI’s NH90: Europe’s multirole helicopter strives to maintain relevance (updated 2026)

27th April 2026

Developed in response to NATO’s needs, NHIndustries’ NH90 remains a cornerstone of European and Middle Eastern fleets – with upgrades planned to extend and improve the capabilities of the versatile and capable platform.

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  • US Air Force to fast-track capability development for GPS-denied operations

    US Air Force to fast-track capability development for GPS-denied operations

  • Peru’s air combat modernisation effort opens up $2.5 billion market opportunity

    Peru’s air combat modernisation effort opens up $2.5 billion market opportunity

  • UH-60M Black Hawk: export demand underpins $13 billion market opportunity

    UH-60M Black Hawk: export demand underpins $13 billion market opportunity

  • CH-47 Chinook: why the iconic helicopter design is still a heavy-lift contender (updated 2026)

    CH-47 Chinook: why the iconic helicopter design is still a heavy-lift contender (updated 2026)

  • US Air Force to fast-track capability development for GPS-denied operations

    US Air Force to fast-track capability development for GPS-denied operations

  • Peru’s air combat modernisation effort opens up $2.5 billion market opportunity

    Peru’s air combat modernisation effort opens up $2.5 billion market opportunity

  • CH-47 Chinook: why the iconic helicopter design is still a heavy-lift contender (updated 2026)

    CH-47 Chinook: why the iconic helicopter design is still a heavy-lift contender (updated 2026)

  • UH-60M Black Hawk: export demand underpins $13 billion market opportunity

    UH-60M Black Hawk: export demand underpins $13 billion market opportunity

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Boeing to build Apache AH-64E attack helicopters for Poland, Egypt and Kuwait

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Boeing to build Apache AH-64E attack helicopters for Poland, Egypt and Kuwait

27th November 2025

The $4.7 billion international order for the three countries will see production conclude around May 2032.

India reopens hunt for reconnaissance and surveillance helicopters

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India reopens hunt for reconnaissance and surveillance helicopters

19th November 2025

The extended deadline for vendors highlights the complexity of the procurement for India, with numerous vendors positioning themselves for the programme.

US military foresees growing use of 3D printing

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US military foresees growing use of 3D printing

13th November 2025

Advanced manufacturing has evolved to meet military requirements and now supports multiple US critical assets, including Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, F-18, F-22, F-35, Bradley, HMMWV and Patriot.

Hunt begins for drone to team with British Army Apaches

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Hunt begins for drone to team with British Army Apaches

6th November 2025

Known as Project Nyx, the flagship opportunity would look to award up to four contracts for initial development of the ACP concept demonstrator by 2026.

Italy moves to procure third batch of 29 AW249 helicopters

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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 f...

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

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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 reminiscen...

Sikorsky wins five-year $11 billion US Marine Corps contract for CH-53K helicopters

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Sikorsky wins five-year $11 billion US Marine Corps contract for CH-53K helicopters

29th September 2025

The follow-on order for CH-53K helicopters is the largest one to date for the type and will see deliveries carried out from 2029 to 2034.

Royal New Zealand Navy outlines modernisation goals

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Royal New Zealand Navy outlines modernisation goals

2nd September 2025

The Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) has a crunch time coming up as it looks to refresh its fleet before 2040, and prepares to begin operating Sikorsky MH-60R helicopters, although it is at the back of a long ordering queue. A key part of any ...

India fast-tracks helicopter procurement with dual RFIs for 276 platforms

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India fast-tracks helicopter procurement with dual RFIs for 276 platforms

29th August 2025

India has issued urgent RFIs for more than 270 reconnaissance, surveillance and utility helicopters across its services, signalling a systemic overhaul of rotary-wing capabilities with a renewed emphasis on indigenous production and technol...

Lockheed nets $43 million US Army contract for Black Hawk modernisation

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Lockheed nets $43 million US Army contract for Black Hawk modernisation

22nd August 2025

The initial funds will focus on the foundational capabilities to modernise the attack helicopter, including digital architecture that will allow for launched effects and UAS integration.

New Zealand to procure MH-60R and A321XLR aircraft as plan to “rebuild” the NZDF begins

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New Zealand to procure MH-60R and A321XLR aircraft as plan to “rebuild” the NZDF begins

21st August 2025

The MH-60R Seahawk and A321XLR aircraft are the first procurement announcements designed to help delivery of a more combat capable and interoperable fleet to the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF), as outlined in the New Zealand government’s ...

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