All Helicopters articles – Page 3
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NewsAustralian army eyes initial operational capability for UH-60M
Australia’s army has outlined progress introducing the Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter, with a range of training activities under way.
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NewsMystery buyers pick up Bell 412EPX helicopters for military use
Three Bell 412EPX civil helicopters were recently purchased through the Pentagon’s Foreign Military Sales system, although the buyers have not been disclosed by Washington.
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In depthHow ELT Group is staying on guard as electronic warfare threats evolve
Electronic warfare specialist ELT Group is expanding the self-protection capabilities of current and future platforms, ensuring that military operators can keep clear of hostile threats.
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NewsGreece opts out of NATO next-generation rotorcraft project’s follow-on phase
Greece has been confirmed as the nation stepping away from NATO’s Next Generation Rotorcraft Capability (NGRC) project when it enters its second phase in around 2026.
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NewsAirbus developing uncrewed UH-72 helicopter for Pacific logistics role
Airbus plans to develop an unmanned variant of its H145-derived UH-72B Lakota military helicopter with autonomous flight capability under a US Marine Corps logistics programme.
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In depthNATO partners near launch of next phase for NGRC rotorcraft project
A group of NATO members driving the development of a next-generation military rotorcraft are in the coming weeks expected to sign an agreement that will pave the way for the project’s concept design phase to begin in 2026.
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NewsUS Army announces survivability and communications upgrades for rotorcraft fleet
Lockheed Martin will develop a new electronic warfare system for the service’s attack helicopters, while BAE Systems is upgrading its rotary-wing fleet with new encrypted radios and missile warning systems.
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NewsBell drops Spirit AeroSystems as supplier of FLRAA fuselages
The decision from Bell comes as Boeing works to close its acquisition of Spirit, which manufacturers numerous structural components for Boeing jets, including 737 fuselages.
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In depthSikorsky to modify ‘MX’ Black Hawk for autonomous flight
Under a $6 million grant from the US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, Sikorsky will modify a government-owned UH-60M helicopter with autonomy technologies that could allow for single-pilot or fully pilotless flight.
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NewsSaudi Arabia advances Hellfire, AIM-9X missile deals worth $900 million
Saudi Arabia has secured US Department of State approval to advance planned purchases of air-launched weapons worth more than a combined $900 million.
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NewsAirbus optimistic on VSR700 launch contract as MUM-T tests wrap up
Airbus Helicopters remains confident it will receive a production contract next year for the VSR700, an unmanned air system (UAS) it has been developing for the French navy.
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NewsUS Army exploring replacement for Airbus UH-72 as helicopter trainer
The US Army is seeking proposals from industry to reduce costs and increase efficiency in training new rotary-wing aviation, including replacing the militarised Airbus Helicopters H145s currently used for initial flight certification.
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NewsNorway and NH Industries head to court over NH90 contract cancellation
Norway and military helicopter manufacturer NH Industries (NHI) are heading for a court showdown after mediation failed to resolve a long-running contract dispute.
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NewsAirbus Helicopters keeps Guepard on track as it eyes H160M export sales
Airbus Helicopters is making steady progress with the final assembly of its first H160M Guepard prototype ahead of the test asset’s maiden sortie next year.
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NewsAirbus Helicopters ‘still committed’ to H175M development despite NMH withdrawal
Despite a recent setback in the UK, Airbus Helicopters is continuing to chase sales for the military M-model variant of the H175 as it seeks a launch customer for the super-medium-twin.
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NewsKorean Air, LIG Nex1 team up for possible UH-60 upgrade work
Korean Air has entered a memorandum of understanding with LIG Nex1 related to future upgrade work on South Korea’s fleet of Sikorsky UH/HH-60 helicopters.
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NewsThailand’s first AH-6 conducts maiden flight
The first Boeing AH-6 light attack helicopter bound for the Royal Thai Army had its maiden flight in Arizona on 22 August.
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NewsAirbus Helicopters raises Racer’s cruise-speed target to 240kt
Having already comfortably beaten an earlier target, Airbus Helicopters has a new cruise speed goal for its Racer compound demonstrator: 240kt (444km/h).
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NewsCAE signs simulator development deal for Canada’s FaCT programme
CAE has signed a roughly $1.7 billion contract linked to the Royal Canadian Air Force’s Future Air Crew Training (FAcT) programme.
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NewsUS Navy explores ASW support role for CH-53 helicopter
The US Navy has conducted tests that saw sonobuoys deployed from the Sikorsky CH-53E heavy-lift helicopter, offering a new capability for the type.