UK receives additional AH-64E Apache attack helicopters as modernisation efforts continue
The UK Ministry of Defence has announced the arrival of three additional Boeing AH-64E Apache attack helicopters, transported by air to the country.
Hungarian Defence Forces conduct first live firing with H225M helicopter
The Hungarian Defence Forces (HDF) have successfully conducted the first live firing exercise with their newly commissioned H225M helicopter.
U.S. Air Force conducts operational tests of MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter
The U.S. Air Force has taken a significant step towards modernising its aerial capabilities by conducting Initial Operational Test and Evaluation (IOT&E) flights of the MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter.
Japan orders 17 Boeing CH-47JA Block II Chinook Extended Range helicopters
The Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) has ordered 17 CH-47JA Block II Chinook Extended Range helicopters to upgrade its heavy-lift transport capabilities.
Royal Navy’s Commando Merlin helicopters achieve Full Operating Capability following major upgrade
The Royal Navy’s Commando Merlin helicopters have achieved full operating capability (FOC) following a major upgrade that enhances their ability to operate from naval vessels worldwide.
CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter in action: joint operation successfully lifts Stryker vehicle hulls
The Stryker is a highly mobile wheeled-armoured vehicle designed for versatility, firepower, and battlefield survivability.
Sikorsky begins Black Hawk ground runs with U.S. Army T901 Improved Turbine Engines
Sikorsky started its first-ever ground runs on a UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter equipped with two GE Aerospace T901 Improved Turbine Engines (ITE).
Airbus delivers first two H225M Caracal helicopters to French Air nad Space Force
On 16 January, France’s Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) announced the delivery of the first two H225M Caracal helicopters to the French Air and Space Force.
Airbus secures USD 315 million contract to support U.S. Army UH-72 Lakota helicopters
Airbus U.S. Space & Defense has been awarded a USD 315 million contract modification by the U.S. Army to provide logistics and engineering support for its fleet of UH-72 Lakota helicopters.
GE Aerospace secures major engine order for Polish Armed Forces Apache helicopters
GE Aerospace has announced an order for 210 T700 engines to power 96 Boeing AH-64E Apache Guardian helicopters for the Polish Armed Forces.
Airbus delivers first NH90 Standard 3 helicopter to Spanish Armed Forces
Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first NH90 helicopter from the second batch of 23 units to Spain’s Directorate General of Armament and Material (DGAM).
NSPA and Lockheed Martin present findings on open system architecture for NGRC
The NSPA hosted a key event at its Luxembourg headquarters on 5 December, marking progress in the Next Generation Rotorcraft Capability (NGRC) programme.