AH-1Z Viper helicopter

Sep- 2026 -

18 September

Air

A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 367, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, flies during close air support drills as part of Service Level Training Exercise 4-25 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, July 26, 2025. MCAGCC serves as the Marine Corps’ premier training venue for service-level exercises by providing realistic multi-domain environments to prepare forces for success in future conflicts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Micah Thompson)

Bell Textron Starts Viper Helicopter Build for Nigeria

Bell Textron has begun production of the AH-1Z Viper attack helicopter as part of a US foreign military sale to Nigeria in 2024.

Aug- 2026 -

28 August

Air

Jodesz Gavilan

US Taps Bell for $18M Nigeria AH-1Z Training Deal

The US has awarded Bell Textron an $18-million contract to provide the Nigerian Air Force with an AH-1Z Viper flight training device.

Jul- 2026 -

28 July

Americas

210818-N-MZ836-1491 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 18, 2021) From front to back, a AH-1Z Viper helicopter and UH-1Y Venom attached to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 167, a MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28 and a CH-53E Super Stallion attached to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461 idle on the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) Aug. 18, 2021. U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Army, and Navy helicopters integrate with U.S. Navy vessels to maintain flight deck landing and take-off proficiencies and qualifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jesse Schwab)

Inder Singh Bisht

Bell to Power Up US Marine Corps H-1 Helicopters for Future Mission Systems

Bell has secured a $33.64-million contract to upgrade the structural and power systems of the US Marine Corps' Viper and Venom helicopters.

8 July

Air

Bea Castañeda

UH-1Y Venom: The Modern Utility Workhorse of the US Marine Corps

Built to replace an aging fleet and outperform it in every category, the UH-1Y Venom has become the Marine Corps' go-to workhorse for speed, range, and survivability in expeditionary operations.

Jun- 2026 -

26 June

Air

Bea Castañeda

Born to Strike: The AH-1Z Viper Helicopter, Explained

Uncover the AH-1Z Viper's development, combat capabilities, operational history, and modernization efforts in this comprehensive guide.

May- 2026 -

10 May

Sea

Bea Castañeda

Inside the San Antonio-Class Amphibious Transport Dock

This guide breaks down the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock, a floating launchpad that moves US Marines, aircraft, and landing craft from sea to shore.

8 May

Arms

Bea Castañeda

From Hydra to Precision: How the APKWS Works

This guide explains how APKWS turns standard 70mm rockets into precision air-to-ground weapons, delivering low-cost, laser-guided strikes with pinpoint accuracy.

Apr- 2026 -

21 April

Business

Inder Singh Bisht

Bell Sets Up Ukraine Unit to Back H-1 Helicopter Sales

Bell has launched a Ukrainian subsidiary to support its sale of AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom rotorcraft to the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

Feb- 2026 -

2 February

Americas

Inder Singh Bisht

US Navy Selects L3Harris Red Wolf to Boost AH-1Z Viper Strike Range

The US Navy has selected L3Harris' Red Wolf launched-effects vehicle for the US Marine Corps’ Precision Attack Strike Munition program.

Dec- 2025 -

28 December

Americas

Inder Singh Bisht

US Marines Advance 370-Km Range Helo-Launched Munition for Indo-Pacific Theater

The US Marine Corps has conducted low-altitude live-fire testing of L3Harris Technologies’ Red Wolf launched-effect vehicle over the Atlantic Test Range.

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