Poland first issued a requirement for up to 24 helicopters and associated training systems in January 2024.
The US Army also added that it would push to get the long-range assault aircraft online “years ahead” of its original 2030 timeline.
Multiple questions involving the largest US Foreign Military Sale in history remain unanswered.
Both the possible sale for six Chinook helicopters and F-16 sustainment will bolster existing UAE fleets and the country’s position as a US partner and ally, according to the DSCA.
Mark Burnand, Chief Test Pilot at Leonardo Helicopters UK, talks through the advanced avionics on board the latest generation battlefield utility AW149 helicopter.
The Chinook has served in every RAF campaign of the past 40 years. But in Afghanistan, it faced greater pressure than ever before.
28th January 2021
Rheinmetall-led industry team keeps faith despite cancellation of German heavy-lift helicopter tender.
27th January 2021
Optical radar system to be refined for use by MH-60R Seahawk helicopters.
27th January 2021
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.
27th January 2021
France is attempting to tease India into buying aircraft and helicopters, but such a package deal may not be the ideal solution for Delhi.
26th January 2021
Malaysia's navy has ambitious procurement plans, if money allows, and naval helicopters have already been ordered.
25th January 2021
A modified version of the SB>1 Defiant could become the US Army's next long range assault helicopter.
21st January 2021
Publication of the Integrated Review should provide a clear idea of how the UK will renew medium-lift rotary capabilities — but it has opted not to rely on US support.
21st January 2021
Unable to afford new aircraft, Sri Lanka is overhauling and refurbishing aircraft and helicopters in disparate locations around the world.
20th January 2021
The Malaysian Armed Forces will receive AFVs, helicopters and ships this year, but is the Light Combat Aircraft really any closer?
18th January 2021
Five AB 212s are being refurbished under a five-year programme announced in early 2020.
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.
14th January 2021
Australia strengthens its commonality with the US by deciding to introduce the AH-64E Apache attack helicopter.
14th January 2021
Three turboshaft engines equip the CH-53K, giving the heavy-lift helicopter the power to carry a 12,000kg external load.
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.
12th January 2021
IAR Brașov will replace ‘worn elements that have reached the operating limit’, according to Romanian Ministry of National Defence.
12th January 2021
Will India finally follow through with its plan to buy 200 helicopters?
12th January 2021
PTDI continues to serve the Indonesian military with helicopter production of models like the Bell 412EPI, Super Puma and Panther.
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.
4th January 2021
Total of 24 helicopters included in $4 billion package.
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