US Army developing Black Hawk overhaul plan to keep UH-60Ms flying beyond 2050
The US Army has issued a Request for Information seeking options for establishing a commercial production line to overhauling and upgrade its 2,300 UH-60M Black Hawks, aiming to keep the rotorcraft operational beyond 2050.
Lockheed Martin to reveal aircraft choice for US Army helicopter trainer bid in January
Lockheed Martin says it will disclose which aircraft it proposes as replacement for the US Army’s UH-72A Lakota trainer in January, as the company gears up to compete for the Flight School Next tender.
Brazilian army takes delivery of its first UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter
Brazil’s army has formally taken delivery of its first Sikorsky UH-60M utility helicopter, one month after the rotorcraft arrived in the country aboard a US Air Force Boeing C-17 strategic transport.
USA approves $11.1bn Taiwan arms package including loitering munitions
The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency has outlined eight potential defence equipment sales to Taiwan totalling $11.1 billion, including $1.1 billion worth of Anduril loitering munitions and $96 million in spare parts for Bell AH-1W Cobra attack helicopters.
US government admits fault in deadly mid-air collision between airliner and army helicopter
The US government has formally admitted liability for the January 2025 collision between a US Army Black Hawk helicopter and a PSA Airlines CRJ700 near Ronald Reagan Washington National airport that killed 67 people, citing multiple failures by military and civilian authorities.
Spain formalises 100-unit order with Airbus Helicopters, becomes H175M launch customer
Spain has formalised a huge order for 100 new military rotorcraft, contracting Airbus Helicopters for a previously approved deal which comprises 50 H145Ms, 31 NH Industries NH90s, 13 H135s, and 6 H175Ms.
India stands up second squadron of MH-60Rs
The Indian navy has stood up its second squadron of Sikorsky MH-60R naval combat helicopters.
Rolls-Royce begins testing AE 1107F engine for US Army’s new MV-75 tiltrotor
The engine manufacturer has initiated testing of the new turboshaft in Indianapolis, with the new AE 1107F variant sharing 80% commonality with the existing AE 1107C that powers the V-22 Osprey.
eVTOL developer Archer sets up UK subsidiary to target defence market
Electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) developer Archer Aviation is setting up a UK subsidiary and engineering hub in southwest England to target the country’s defence market.
Germany speeds NH90 Sea Tiger deliveries as first ASW helicopter arrives at Nordholz home
Having received its first example, Germany is accelerating the delivery of its navy’s new NH Industries NH90 Sea Tiger fleet, to ensure it can field helicopters equipped with Software Release 3-standard upgrades by 2029.