Boeing signs USD 793 million contract for CH-47F Chinook helicopters
Boeing received a contract to produce 18 CH-47F Block I Chinooks for South Korea and one additional aircraft for Spain.
Germany prepares to sign agreement for CH-47 Chinook helicopters
The Federal Republic of Germany is planning to sign a deal with Boeing to purchase 60 heavy transport helicopters, CH-47 Chinooks, for up to EUR 8 billion.
SAMI signs cooperation agreement with Safran Helicopter Engines
SAMI (Saudi Arabia Military Industries) signed an agreement with Safran Helicopter Engines for engine maintenance and repair.
Tiger MkIII programme: Diehl develops computer system for helicopter armament
The Tiger MkIII programme is a major upgrade for the French and Spanish attack helicopters.
Airbus conducts a qualification campaign for the Nexter 20mm pod on the H225M
Nexter, a company of KNDS, is assisting Airbus Helicopters with the qualification of its 20mm pod on the H225M.
ASEAN’s shared lifesaver: the H225M helicopter
With a combination of over 90 H225 family civil and military helicopters operating in eight countries in Asia Pacific, the H225M is an important tool in the region’s militaries.
Bundeswehr’s NH90 helicopters support firefighting operation
Over the course of several days, the Bundeswehr NH90 helicopters conducted 56 water drops, releasing approximately 102,000 liters of water over the forest fire area.
Netherlands buys H225M Caracal helicopters for Special Operation Forces
The Dutch Ministry of Defence has announced the acquisition of 14 new H225 Caracal helicopter for Special Operation Forces.
ITP Aero to deliver new GE CT7 SAF-tested engines for NH-90 helicopters
ITP Aero has announced that during 2023 it will deliver new GE CT7 engines, which power the NH-90 helicopter of the Spanish Ministry of Defence.
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First flight of the Czech Republic AH-1Z Viper attack helicopter [VIDEO]
The first Bell AH-1Z Viper attack helicopter intended for the Czech Republic has made its first flight at the final assembly centre located in Amarillo, Texas.
Swedish Armed Forces received upgraded NHIndustries NH90 helicopter
The NHIndustries consortium has delivered another multi-purpose NH90 helicopter to the Swedish Armed Forces.
US approves sale of CH-47F Chinook helicopters to Germany
The US State Department has approved the potential sale of Boeing CH-47F Chinook heavy transport helicopters to Germany.