Latvia to acquire four MD 530F light helicopters
The Ministry of Defence of Latvia has announced the procurement of four MD 530F light helicopters from the United States for its armed forces.
Lockheed Martin receives contract for eight Spanish Navy MH-60R Seahawk helicopters
Lockheed Martin has received a contract from the U.S. Navy to produce eight Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk helicopters for the Spanish Navy (Armada).
Boeing’s enhanced AH-64E Apache completes first flight
The newest version of the AH-64E Apache has successfully flown with an upgraded capabilities suite as Boeing continues to modernize the platform.
Italy: deliveries of NH90 helicopters for Marina Militare completed
The Italian Navy achieved a major rotorcraft capability enhancement milestone with the completion of deliveries of its NH90 helicopters combined with a dedicated simulation centre for its NH90 crews.
Australian Defence Force grounds MRH-90 Taipan helicopter fleet
The Australian Department of Defence announced that the MRH-90 Taipan helicopter fleet of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) has been permanently grounded.
Poland nearing deal for AH-64 Apache attack helicopters
Boeing hosted the Poland’s Minister of National Defence Mariusz Błaszczak and his delegation at the Boeing Mesa site in Arizona on Monday.
Airbus unveils PioneerLab as its new twin-engine flying laboratory
Airbus Helicopters unveiled the PioneerLab, its new twin-engine technology demonstrator based on the H145 platform.
Lockheed Martin UK launches Team Black Hawk for UK’s New Medium Helicopter program
Lockheed Martin announced its intention to participate in the UK Ministry of Defence’s (MOD) New Medium Helicopter (NMH) requirement.
Netherlands helicopter force familiarise with mountainous terrain
Under exercise High Blaze 23, Chinook, Cougar, NH90 and Apache helicopter crews were exposed to operations in mountainous terrain.
Two additional German states order five-bladed H145 for their police forces
The Ministries of Interior of Lower Saxony and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania have ordered two five-bladed H145s each for their respective police forces.
UK: new Sikorsky support helicopters delivered to Falkland Islands
Two new Sikorsky S-92A helicopters have been delivered to Mount Pleasant Complex (MPC), the headquarters of British Forces South Atlantic Islands (BFSAI).
U.S. Navy awards Sikorsky contract to build 35 CH-53K helicopters
The U.S. Navy awarded Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, a USD 2.7 billion contract to build and deliver 35 additional CH-53K helicopters.