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Air Warfare
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.
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Air Warfare
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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Air Warfare
US approves $1.45 billion sale to UAE for CH-47 Chinooks and F-16 sustainment
13th May 2025
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.
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Air Warfare
Avalon 2025: Australia set to receive Apaches as Tiger retirement begins
25th March 2025
After giving European Tiger attack helicopters and NH90 large utility helicopters a chance to meet Australian needs, which encountered problems, the country has turned back to the US for Apaches and Black Hawks, respectively.
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Land Warfare
AUSA 2025: US forces test Global Ordnance Scorpion Light mobile mortar system
13th October 2025
Following its participation in a live-fire event with the US Marine Corps, the Global Ordnance Scorpion Light 81mm mobile mortar system will now be tested by the US Army.
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Naval Warfare
Royal Canadian Navy will start operating class 2 UAVs in 2028
10th September 2025
Acquired under Canada’s Department of National Defence ISTAR UAS project, the drones will be deployed from the Halifax-class frigates.
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Air Warfare
Boeing prepared to go fast on CxR uncrewed tiltrotor concept
3rd November 2025
The Collaborative Transformational Rotorcraft is designed with the potential to meet a range of mission requirements, from reconnaissance, surveillance and target acquisition to contested logistics.
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Naval Warfare
Royal Canadian Navy advances with the construction of its first River-Class destroyer
17th June 2025
Scheduled for delivery by 2033, HMCS Fraser will be a major surface component of the Canadian maritime combat power.
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Naval Warfare
Royal Canadian Navy’s final Harry DeWolf-class vessel to be delivered this summer
9th June 2025
The sixth Canada’s Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship is currently at the final stages of construction within Irving Shipbuilding.
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Air Warfare
UVision declares a “first” with helicopter-launched loitering munition to be displayed at Paris Air Show
6th June 2025
UVision’s HERO loitering munition family is widely used. As an air-launched loitering munition, however, it is a new concept which could meet a specific declared need of the US Marine Corps.
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Air Warfare
US Army orders more Boeing CH-47 Block IIs
5th December 2024
Valued at $135 million, the Lot 3 contract is part of the US Army’s ongoing modernisation efforts.
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Defence Notes
India greenlights $4.7 billion defence spend as post-war tensions simmer
30th May 2025
Precision strikes, drone warfare and shifting regional doctrine mark aftermath of four-day India-Pakistan conflict.
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Land Warfare
L3Harris awarded manpack and handheld radio deal worth almost $300 million
28th January 2025
The award is for L3Harris AN/PRC-158 two-channel Leader manpack radio and AN/PRC-163 Handheld multi-channel radio under the Handheld, Manpack & Small Form Fit (HMS) programme.
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Air Warfare
Lockheed sees 5% 2024 sales growth as CEO says DOGE is an “opportunity” for growth
5th February 2025
Lockeed Martin’s aeronautics sector saw $20 billion in orders, driven by its Lot 18 F-35 and US fiscal year F-35 sustainment contract wins.
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Air Warfare
Paris Air Show 2025: New capabilities, partnerships and next-gen programmes remain priority for industry
12th June 2025
As European countries increase their defence budgets, the Paris Air Show will look to how the aerospace industry’s responds, with programme progression, new technology and industrial partnerships all expected to take centre stage at Le Bourget.
 
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Military helicopters - transport/heavy lift
Heavy-lift Helicopter STH [Germany]
Programme Background The German government issued a tender in March 2019 for the procurement of heavy-lift helicopters under the Schwerer Transporthubschrauber (STH) program, 60 units are ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
CH-5 [Iraq]
Programme Background CH-4 Troubles According to a Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve report, Iraq acquired 20 CH-4 platforms from China. However, eight ...
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Military helicopters - transport/heavy lift
CH-53K - Options (Israel)
Programme Background The Israeli Air Force (IAF) plans to buy around 18 heavy-lift helicopters to form a squadron that replaces its current CH-53 Yasur helicopters that ...
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Military helicopters - transport/heavy lift
CH-53K (Israel)
Programme Background The Israeli Air Force (IAF) plans to buy around 18 heavy-lift helicopters to form a squadron that replaces its current CH-53 Yasur helicopters that ...
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Military helicopters - transport/heavy lift
CH-47F Chinook [U.S Army]
As the Army's only heavy-lift helicopter, the CH-47F Improved Cargo helicopter is an essential component of the Army's Multi-Domain Battle framework. The CH-47F and MH-47G ...
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Military helicopters - maritime, Military helicopters - transport/heavy lift
CH-53K - US Navy
Programme Background The Marine Corps is replacing its aging CH-53E helicopters with the CH-53K heavy-lift helicopter. Designed as an evolution of the CH-53E, the CH-53K ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
CH-4 [Saudi Arabia]
Background 2014 Order According to the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI), in 2014, Saudi Arabia ordered two CH-4 aircraft from China. However, information from the Stockholm International Peace ...
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Military helicopters - transport/heavy lift
CH-53K - US Navy Follow-On
Programme Background The Marine Corps is replacing its ageing CH-53E helicopters with the CH-53K heavy-lift helicopter. Designed as an evolution of the CH-53E, the CH-53K ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
CH-5 (Algeria)
Programme Background Chinese UAV Purchases In recent years, Algeria has purchased several UAVs from China. It operates the CH-3, CH-4 and has also ordered the Wing ...
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Military helicopters - transport/heavy lift
CH-47 [United Arab Emirates]
Programme Background Ahead of Trump's 2025 Middle East tour, the State Department approved a possible FMS to the UAE for six CH-47 Block II Chinook ...
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Military helicopters - transport/heavy lift
CH-47JA [Japan]
Programme Background Kawasaki Heavy Industries received an order from the Japanese government for 12 CH-47JA helicopters for the Japanese Ground Self-Defence Force (JGSDF). The CH-47JA is ...
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Military helicopters - transport/heavy lift
CH-47F Chinook (Singapore)
Programme Background In July 2020, photos have emerged on the internet of the first Boeing CH-47F Chinook destined for the Republic of Singapore Air Force ...
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Military helicopters - transport/heavy lift
CH-47F [U.S. Army]
Programme Background Amidst ongoing support for the CH-47F Block II development, the U.S. Army placed another order in December 2024 for three more helicopters. According ...
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Military helicopters - transport/heavy lift
CH-53K [U.S. Marine Corps]
Programme Background The U.S. Marine Corps awarded Sikorsky a USD$10.855 billion contract covering up to 99 CH-53K helicopters. According to Lockheed Martin, this is the ...
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Military helicopters - transport/heavy lift
CH-47J [Japan]
Programme Background Kawasaki Heavy Industries secured a 71.4 billion yen ($460 million) contract to provide the Japanese Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) with five CH-47J helicopters. ...
 
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Military helicopters - maritime, Military helicopters - transport/heavy lift
CH-53D Sea Stallion
The twin-engine CH-53A (S-65) Sea Stallion was developed from 1960 to meet a USMC requirement for a heavy-lift helicopter. It entered service in 1966 and ...
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Air: Integrated cockpit systems
Flight2
The Flight2 integrated flight and mission management system provides increased situation awareness that enables reduced pilot workload, while enhancing flight safety and improving mission effectiveness. ...
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Self-propelled mortars
Wiesel 2 120mm
The Wiesel 2 120mm mortar system is based on Rheinmetall’s tracked Wiesel 2 airborne armoured vehicle. Two prototypes were delivered to Germany’s BWB defence procurement ...
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Helicopter engines
T64
The T64 is a turboshaft/turboprop engine that has now accumulated over 11 million flight hours of operation. The T64 engine was designed to power rotary- ...
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Air: helicopter flight simulators
German Army Aviation School
CAE is the prime contractor for the German Army’s Night-Time Low-Level Flight Training Facility, commonly known as the German Army Aviation School, at Bückeburg. This ...
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Sonobuoys
AN/SSQ-53G DIFAR
The AN/SSQ-53G DIFAR is made by Ultra Maritime in the USA, it is marketed at international users of the MH-60 and P-8A.
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Sonobuoys
AN/SSQ-53G(GPS) DIFAR Sonobuoy
The AN/SSQ-53G(GPS) DIFAR Sonobuoy produced by Ultra Maritime is an A-sized passive sonobuoy that is marketed at international customers who require a GPS transmitter.
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Sonobuoys
AN/SSQ-62E
The AN/SSQ-62E is produced by Ultra Maritime and Sparton. It is an active sonobuoy which can be launched from rotary and fixed-wing aircraft as well ...
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Loitering munitions
CM-501 (series)
The CM-501 series is a family of Chinese loitering munition systems. Munitions in the series can be attached and launched from helicopters, ground vehicles or ships. The ...
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Military helicopters - maritime, Military helicopters - transport/heavy lift
CH-53K King Stallion
The CH-53K King Stallion is the USMC's new-build, heavy-lift replacement for the CH-53E. The platform will transport marines, heavy equipment and supplies during ship-to-shore movement ...
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MPVs - 4x4
Mungo
KMW developed the Mungo family to meet a requirement from the German Army for a protected multipurpose air-portable vehicle that could be carried by a ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - tactical
CH-2
Intended for surveillance and reconnaissance missions, the CH-2 is the second member of the Rainbow series of UAVs and develops on the design of the CH-1.
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Military helicopters - transport/heavy lift
CH-47D
The CH-47D Chinook is a twin-engine, tandem-rotor, heavy-lift transport helicopter that emerged from a US Army contract placed in 1976 to remanufacture the CH-47A/B/C. The ...
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Air: helicopter flight simulators
Canadian CH-147F Training Services
CAE delivered a comprehensive suite of CH-47F Chinook simulators and training devices to the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) during 2015. Following on-site acceptance testing ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
CH-5
The CH-5 is a medium-altitude long-endurance UAS designed by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation to carry out various military missions. Applications of the CH-5 include ...