U.S. Marine Corps tests H-1 helicopters for airborne control of first-person view drones
The U.S. Marine Corps has demonstrated the use of H-1 helicopters as airborne control platforms for first-person view drones.
Airbus and Spanish Navy demonstrate crewed-uncrewed teaming in maritime flight trial at Rota
Airbus Helicopters and the Spanish Navy have completed a tactical flight trial in Rota, Spain, demonstrating crewed-uncrewed teaming in a maritime environment.
Anduril UK down-selected for British Army Project NYX to develop autonomous platforms for Apache operations
Anduril UK has been down-selected by the UK Ministry of Defence for the next phase of the British Army’s Project NYX, a program focused on autonomous collaborative platforms designed to operate alongside Apache attack helicopters.
Lockheed Martin MH-60 Seahawk support team wins 2025 U.S. defense logistics award for fleet readiness
Lockheed Martin announced that the MH-60 Seahawk Performance Based Logistics team received the 2025 Secretary of War Performance Based Logistics System Level Award for improving the operational readiness of the U.S. Navy’s H-60 helicopter fleet.
U.S. and German air force weapons schools deepen rotary-wing training cooperation through joint integration
The U.S. Air Force’s 34th Weapons Squadron recently hosted a delegation from the German Air Force’s Helicopter Wing 64 for a nine-day integration event focused on advancing allied combat tactics and rotary-wing training.
CH-53K King Stallion successfully lifts another helicopter in test to advance recovery and heavy lift capabilities
The Naval Air Systems Command has reported a major milestone in the CH-53K King Stallion program, with one aircraft successfully lifting another during testing.
Lockheed Martin Australia expands Black Hawk sustainment workforce beyond 200 to support army fleet readiness
Lockheed Martin Australia has expanded its Black Hawk helicopter sustainment industrial base to more than 200 employees across multiple locations.
Boeing completes first fully autonomous CH-47F Chinook landing test as U.S. Army advances automated flight capability
Boeing has completed the first fully automated approach and landing of a CH-47F Chinook during recent flight tests of new software developed for the U.S. Army.
NATO agency and NHIndustries launch NH90 Block 2 study to advance helicopter capabilities for future operations
The NATO agency NAHEMA has signed a contract with NHIndustries to begin an architecture study for the NH90 Block 2 upgrade.
Boeing UK secures £879 million contract to support Apache and Chinook fleets under Rotary Wing Enterprise program
Boeing has welcomed the award of an £879 million contract from the UK Ministry of Defence to provide long-term support for the country’s Apache and Chinook helicopter fleets.
Sikorsky unveils Armed Black Hawk kits to expand multirole capabilities and mission flexibility for military operators
Sikorsky, a company of Lockheed Martin, has introduced new Armed Black Hawk helicopter kits designed to expand mission capabilities of the platform.
Boeing initiates production of CH-47F Block II helicopters for Germany under Luftwaffe fleet replacement program
Boeing has released an image of the first CH-47F Block II Chinook helicopter built for the German Air Force, marking the start of production for the program.