![The legend of aviation: Sikorsky delivers 5,000th “Hawk” helicopter [VIDEO]](https://defence-industry.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/The-legend-of-aviation-Sikorsky-delivers-5-000th-Hawk-helicopter-VIDEO-300x176.jpg)
The legend of aviation: Sikorsky delivers 5,000th “Hawk” helicopter [VIDEO]
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, delivered its 5,000th “Hawk” variant helicopter, a US Army UH-60M Black Hawk.
Leonardo signs contract to produce additional AW169M LUHs for Austrian Armed Forces
The value of the contract for additional AW169M LUH helicopters is EUR 304 million.
Royal Navy receives final Leonardo AW101 Mk4/4a Merlin helicopter
The UK Ministry of Defence (MOD), on behalf of the Royal Navy, has received its final AW101 Mk4/4a Merlin helicopter.
British Army: new AH-64E Apache helos tested in “Ukrainian” scenario
The soldiers who operate the British Army’s Apache AH-64E Attack Helicopter are adapting their tactics to face the challenges of the modern battlefield and maximise the capabilities of the state-of-the-art aircraft.
Dutch aviatiors receives two AH-64E Apache helicopters
The 302nd Squadron of the Royal Netherlands Air Force took delivery of two new AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopters at Robert Gray Army Air Field.
US Navy approves full-rate production for Sikorsky CH-53K helicopter
The US Navy declared full rate production of the Sikorsky CH-53K helicopter, a decision that is expected to increase production to more than 20 helicopters annually in the coming years
Tecnobit cryptographic solutions selected for Spanish Tiger MkIII helicopters
Spanish fleet of Tiger Mark III helicopters will be equipped with cryptographic solutions from Tecnobit (Grupo Oesía).
Leonardo to supply U.S. Navy with additional 26 TH-73A “Thrasher” helicopters
The TH-73A "Trasher" helicopters will be produced in Philadelphia. Work is expected to be completed in December 2024.
Austria takes delivery of the first AW169M and orders additional helicopters
The Austrian MoD’s AW169M LUH programme begins a new era in national defence and emergency response capabilities.
Latvian Air Force receives new Black Hawk helicopters
The Latvian Air Force took delivery of two UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters at Lielvārde Air Force Base earlier in December.
![Airbus H175M – optimum performance for a full range of missions [VIDEO]](https://defence-industry.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Airbus-H175M-optimum-performance-for-a-full-range-of-missions-VIDEO-300x188.jpg)
Airbus H175M – optimum performance for a full range of missions [VIDEO]
Derived from Airbus Helicopters’ proven H175 civil rotorcraft, the multi-role H175M delivers optimum performance for a full range of missions.
AW101 Merlin upgrade extends life of Royal Navy helicopter to 2030
The Royal Navy’s AW101 Merlin helicopters have been upgraded so they can embark on and operate from vessels anywhere in the world, extending the life of the platform to 2030.