All Helicopters articles – Page 7
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In depth
Government auditors criticise US Coast Guard plan to consolidate rotary fleet
The US Coast Guard, which performs both law enforcement and military missions, is in the midst of consolidating its multi-platform rotary-wing aviation fleet to a single helicopter type, with an eye toward greater efficiency.
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ITP renews T700 overhaul contract with Colombian armed forces
ITP Aero has signed a contract extension with the Colombian ministry of defence covering overhaul services for the GE Aerospace T700 engines that power the Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters operated by its armed forces.
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Canada announces $13.5bn helicopter modernisation plan
Under a new strategy to boost defence spending and modernise the Canadian military, Ottawa will spend some $13.5 billion over 20 years to acquire a new helicopter fleet.
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Norway outlines plans for maritime surveillance UAVs amid proposed defence spending rise
Norway is to acquire a fleet of “long-range” uncrewed air vehicles (UAVs) for maritime surveillance missions as part of a proposed long-term increase in defence spending.
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Greece confirms intent to purchase 35 UH-60Ms from Sikorsky
Athens signed an official letter of offer and acceptance to procure 35 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters from Sikorsky, a deal that has already received export approval from the US government.
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Zambia welcomes new Enstrom 480B helicopters
Zambia’s air force has inaugurated a pair of Enstrom 480B light-single helicopters into its fleet.
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Safran extends RTM322 support deal for UK Merlin helicopter fleet
Safran Helicopter Engines will continue to support the RTM322 turboshafts powering the Royal Navy’s fleet of Leonardo Helicopters AW101 Merlins for a further six years under a new contract.
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Bell begins electrical upgrades to USMC H-1 fleet with eye toward future weapons
The Structural Improvement Electrical Power Upgrade for Bell UH-1Y Venom utility and AH-1Z attack helicopters will increase each aircraft’s electrical power capacity to support the integration of additional weapon systems and cabin capabilities.
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North Macedonia signs almost €250m contract for Leonardo military helicopters
North Macedonia has finalised a contract to acquire four Leonardo Helicopters AW149s and the same number of AW169Ms, with deliveries to start in 2026.
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In depth
Congress gives extra $3bn to Pentagon for aircraft procurement
Six months behind schedule, lawmakers in Washington have agreed to a spending plan for the US military that includes new P-8 maritime patrol jets from Boeing, more Combat Rescue Helicopters from Sikorsky and over $2 billion for a sixth-generation fighter programme.
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Greece welcomes first MH-60Rs and eyes approval for Black Hawk buy
Greece has inaugurated its first three of seven Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk maritime helicopters into naval service.
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Analysis
How combat helicopter losses in Ukraine brought down US Army’s FARA strategy
Washington is renewing its investment in current rotorcraft platforms instead of funding a high-speed armed scout – but do lessons from the war in Ukraine support its decision?
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Croatia to take another eight Black Hawks
Croatia has ordered another eight Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawks, adding to four examples already in service.
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Europe plans flight tests as part of future military rotorcraft research
European defence officials are calling for a series of flight and ground demonstrations in the coming years of technologies to equip a future rotorcraft for service entry in the 2030s.
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Leonardo mulls future for legacy helicopter platforms under updated industrial plan
Leonardo appears to be keeping all options open – including potential divestments – in relation to certain of its legacy helicopter programmes.
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UK to proceed with at-risk Chinook purchase following cost reduction
The UK Ministry of Defence will continue with its planned acquisition of 14 extended-range CH-47 Chinook transport helicopters from Boeing, after agreeing a significant price reduction from Washington.
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Bell extends H-1 production with $455m attack helicopter order from Nigeria
The US rotorcraft manufacturer finalised a contract to provide the Nigerian air force with 12 of the latest AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters.
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MBDA boosted by European spike in air-defence system demand
MBDA secured contracts worth €9.9 billion ($10.8 billion) last year, with increased demand for air-defence equipment dominating its business.
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Leonardo chief eyes synergies from ‘wide-ranging’ tiltrotor pact with Bell
Leonardo’s chief executive has hinted at a potentially deeper relationship with Bell on military tiltrotor applications following a recent pact between the pair.
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Boeing MH-139 nuclear security helicopter begins operational service
An operational US Air Force unit has for the first time received one of the new Grey Wolf helicopters which will replace the Bell UH-1N in supporting physical security at the service’s nuclear-armed intercontinental ballistic missile silos.