Bell Textron

Sep- 2026 -

19 September

Air

Philippines Accepts Two More Bell 412EPX Helicopters From US

The US has turned over two additional 412EPX utility helicopters to the Philippine Air Force at Villamor Air Base, Pasay.

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)

Rojoef Manuel

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.

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 -

6 May

Air

Rojoef Manuel

US Greenlights Jet Ranger X Helicopter Sale to Philippines

The US Department of State has approved a $150-million foreign military sale of Bell 505 Jet Ranger X helicopters to the Philippines.

Apr- 2026 -

30 April

Air

Giulia Bernacchi

Bell Textron, Korea Aerospace Partner on High Speed Helicopter Program

Bell Textron and Korea Aerospace Industries will examine potential solutions for the High Speed Medium Utility Helicopter program.

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.

16 April

Americas

Christine Casimiro

US Army Names Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft ‘Cheyenne II’

The US Army has formally named its Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft the “Cheyenne II,” following its technical designation of MV-75 in May 2025.

14 April

Americas

Christine Casimiro

Bell Textron Taps Collins Aerospace for Five Critical FLRAA Systems

Bell Textron has selected RTX’s Collins Aerospace to supply five critical systems for the US Army’s Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft.

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