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Israel enhances Seahawk sensors and weapons suite
SH-60Fs are expected to operate from Sa’ar 6 corvettes with Elta ELM-family maritime radar and other classified sensors, as well as Spike missile variants.
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UK signs on the dotted line for extended-range Chinooks
The RAF will receive the first of 14 new heavy-lift helicopters in 2026.
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UK still to settle on new medium helicopter procurement strategy
The UK MoD has still to put forward requirements for its new medium helicopter acquisition, which could see offers eventually arrive from the likes of Airbus, Bell, Leonardo and Lockheed Martin.
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US Army keeps FLRAA costs and risks under wraps
Ahead of a FLRAA contract award to Bell or a joint Boeing and Sikorsky team, the US Army has decided to keep manufacturing costs and programme risks confidential.
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Arnold Defense obtains US certification to fire FZ90 rockets
Air-to-ground and ground-to-ground launchers from Arnold Defense are approved to fire FZ90 2.75-inch rockets.
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Ecuadorian Air Force takes delivery of first two H145s
The delivery of new H145 helicopters will help the Ecuadorian Air Force meet a range of operational challenges.
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PREMIUM: Sikorsky review casts shadow over German heavy-lift helicopter tender
15th January 2021
A review into the procedures that led to the cancellation of Germany's heavy-lift helicopter tender could prompt decision-makers to restart the competition and foil plans to complete a FMS.
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GE makes engines for King Stallion Lot Five production
14th January 2021
Three turboshaft engines equip the CH-53K, giving the heavy-lift helicopter the power to carry a 12,000kg external load.
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PREMIUM: Development of Z-20 variants in full swing for PLA
13th January 2021
The PLA is exploring new missions for the Z-20 medium helicopter, as the aircraft looks set to become the backbone of rotary-winged fleets in China.
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Romania to replace parts on two Pumas
12th January 2021
IAR Brașov will replace ‘worn elements that have reached the operating limit’, according to Romanian Ministry of National Defence.
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PREMIUM: Russia stays optimistic about Ka-226T deal with India
12th January 2021
Will India finally follow through with its plan to buy 200 helicopters?
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PREMIUM: PTDI answers the Bell for Indonesian Army
12th January 2021
PTDI continues to serve the Indonesian military with helicopter production of models like the Bell 412EPI, Super Puma and Panther.
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Colombia expects presidential helicopter this spring
11th January 2021
Leonardo AW139 to be used as VVIP transport helicopter; the Italian OEM is also offering the AW139M to the Colombian armed forces.
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State Department paves way for AH-64E sale to Kuwait
4th January 2021
Total of 24 helicopters included in $4 billion package.
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Hungarian H145M fleet is almost complete
23rd December 2020
Hungarian Air Force now has 16 H145M helicopters plus eight Zlin light trainers.
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PREMIUM: US Army sends draft FLRAA RfP to industry
21st December 2020
A new FLRAA draft RfP signals the US Army is making steady progress with a key FVL programme.
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PREMIUM: Germany set to decide on new way forward for heavy-lift helicopter procurement
18th December 2020
After cancelling a long-running heavy-lift helicopter tender process, Germany is weighing up new solutions to help get the programme back on track.
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KBR to help with US Army Chinook improvements
16th December 2020
Company will provide research, development, testing, studies, analysis and recommendations.
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PREMIUM: Romeo finally finds Seoul mate
16th December 2020
After much deliberation and delay, the Republic of Korea Navy has finally settled on its follow-on naval helicopter platform.
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PREMIUM: Philippines inducts first S-70i units
11th December 2020
The S-70i will be a workhorse in the Philippine Air Force, and even more of them could be procured.
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Rheinmetall to maintain two CH-53G docks in Germany
11th December 2020
Will the work at Diepholz pave the way for STH, if the German government revives the programme?
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Czechs sign deal to upgrade Mi-171Sh fleet
9th December 2020
All 15 helicopters will receive new transponders, while some will be modernised with new avionics and communication systems
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PREMIUM: OEM criticises Afghan Mi-17V-5 helicopter maintenance
9th December 2020
Russian company vents annoyance at overhaul practices for helicopters bought by the US for service in Afghanistan.
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Paraguay asks South Korea for a pair of Hueys
7th December 2020
South Korea officially retired its UH-1H fleet on 31 July 2020.
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Lockheed Martin supports ALFS integration on Seahawks
3rd December 2020
Airborne Low Frequency Sonars are being installed on MH-60R helicopters for Denmark and India
