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German Navy in “ramp-up” phase as it welcomes first NH90 Sea Tiger delivery

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German Navy in “ramp-up” phase as it welcomes first NH90 Sea Tiger delivery

16th December 2025

With all 31 aircraft set to be delivered by 2030, the helicopters will gradually replace the ageing Sea Lynx fleet which are due to be retired in 2026.

Germany acquires additional 20 H145M helicopters

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Germany acquires additional 20 H145M helicopters

15th December 2025

The order for the extra helicopters comes from an agreement penned in December 2023, with the German Army receiving the bulk of the platforms.

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  • Bell advances to next stage of US Army’s aviator training programme competition

    Bell advances to next stage of US Army’s aviator training programme competition

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    Venezuela prepares personnel and equipment for a potential second US attack

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    Poland air report: Drones, transport aircraft and tankers dominate potential procurement plans

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  • Bell advances to next stage of US Army’s aviator training programme competition

    Bell advances to next stage of US Army’s aviator training programme competition

  • Venezuela prepares personnel and equipment for a potential second US attack

    Venezuela prepares personnel and equipment for a potential second US attack

  • Poland air report: Drones, transport aircraft and tankers dominate potential procurement plans

    Poland air report: Drones, transport aircraft and tankers dominate potential procurement plans

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

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

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US Air Force discloses causes of 2023 CV-22 Osprey accident in Japan

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US Air Force discloses causes of 2023 CV-22 Osprey accident in Japan

7th August 2024

The investigation report pointed to a gearbox failure and management issues as the main causes of the accident.

US Senate plans to booster FY2025 acquisitions with an extra $10 billion despite budget cuts to major programmes

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US Senate plans to booster FY2025 acquisitions with an extra $10 billion despite budget cuts to major programmes

7th August 2024

While lawmakers intend to provide additional resources for procurement for all US branches, they have reduced the budget for main programmes such as F-35, MQ-25, PIM and AMPV.

Boeing delivers first production Grey Wolf to US Air Force

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Boeing delivers first production Grey Wolf to US Air Force

6th August 2024

Boeing announced in November last year that it was transitioning towards the low-rate initial production (LRIP) of the MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter after delivering the sixth and final test aircraft to the US Air Force (USAF).

US Army finally moves forward with FLRAA next-generation rotorcraft programme

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US Army finally moves forward with FLRAA next-generation rotorcraft programme

5th August 2024

Agreeing the Future Long Range Assault Aircraft Milestone B Acquisition Decision Memorandum means rotorcraft design and planning can begin.

US Army Special Operations orders two more Chinooks

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US Army Special Operations orders two more Chinooks

2nd August 2024

Including the new order, the US Army has contracted for a total of 46 MH-47G Block II aircraft.

Slovakia approved for US$600 million AH-1Z helicopter order

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Slovakia approved for US$600 million AH-1Z helicopter order

1st August 2024

The US offered a dozen AH-1Z Viper helicopters to Slovakia at two-thirds discount with the latter sending fighter aircraft to Ukraine, which would extend H-1 production beyond 2024.

World Defense Show aims to expand global reach and innovation

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World Defense Show aims to expand global reach and innovation

31st July 2024

The Saudi Arabia defence industry showcase will return in 2026 with promises of more innovation and technologies from around the world.

Boeing says next stage of Poland Apache deal is close and Chinook may be next

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Boeing says next stage of Poland Apache deal is close and Chinook may be next

30th July 2024

Boeing has seen a renewed demand for the Apache attack helicopter with Poland and Australia becoming customers, while India, the UK, the US, the Netherlands and Egypt have also bought new aircraft or upgraded platforms.

NATO’s Next Generation Rotorcraft Capability moves ahead with development contracts

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NATO’s Next Generation Rotorcraft Capability moves ahead with development contracts

26th July 2024

The Next Generation Rotorcraft Capability (NGRC) programme is a transnational effort across NATO to replace a range of helicopters which are expected to begin retiring from the mid-2030s.

India pauses self-reliance in defence manufacture as it turns back to international OEMs

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India pauses self-reliance in defence manufacture as it turns back to international OEMs

26th July 2024

Maritime security concerns has led India to delay its pursuit of self-reliance in defence manufacturing and procurement as it makes urgent orders from international OEMs due to maritime security concerns.

Royal Jordanian Air Force takes delivery of five new Bell 505 aircraft at Farnborough

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Royal Jordanian Air Force takes delivery of five new Bell 505 aircraft at Farnborough

25th July 2024

The five helicopters complete an order of 10 Bell 505s placed in 2022.

UK orders more Martlet missiles and plays down defence review delay fears

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UK orders more Martlet missiles and plays down defence review delay fears

24th July 2024

The UK’s Strategic Defence Review has been initiated by the new Labour Government following 14 years of Conservative Party-led governments.

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