helicopters

Oct- 2026 -

6 October

Air

Polish Military University to Host Apache Helicopter Training Center

Poland’s Military University of Technology has finalized agreements with Boeing and GE Aerospace to establish domestic training and research capabilities for Polish Land Forces’ AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopters.

6 October

Air

Soldiers from the 26th Royal Malaysian Regiment, 5th Infantry Division board Black Hawk helicopters from the U.S. Army Task Force Nightcard, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division. These Malaysian conducted joint air assault training with Australian Army 162 Recce Squadron, 1st Aviation Regiment, during exercise Keris Strike 2026, in Kota Belud, Malaysia, July 24, 2026. Keris Strike is a long-standing and evolving military exercise designed to enhance interoperability and strengthen security partnerships among American, Australian and Malaysian military forces across the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Wesley Richardson)

Rojoef Manuel

US Army, Sikorsky Sign ‘Flexible’ Deal to Build 100+ Black Hawks

The US Army has partnered with Lockheed Martin segment Sikorksy to manufacture over 100 UH-60M Black Hawk utility helicopters as requirements evolve.

2 October

Americas

Christine Casimiro

US Air Force Orders First Four Full-Rate MH-139A Grey Wolf Helicopters

The US Air Force has ordered four additional MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters from Boeing, marking the first full-rate production award for the aircraft.

Sep- 2026 -

30 September

Air

AH-6 Little Bird light attack helicopter. Photo: Boeing

Rojoef Manuel

US Delivers ‘Little Bird’ Military Helicopters to Thailand

The Royal Thai Army has taken delivery of eight Boeing AH-6i Little Bird light attack and reconnaissance helicopters at Kerry Siam Seaport.

30 September

Air

Air to Air of Tiger ARH A38-001 performing a jettison of it's Counter Measure Dispensing System. At the Port Wakefield proving ground. Trial E3032 Tiger ARH CMDS

Rojoef Manuel

Australian Army Decommissions Airbus Tiger Helicopters After Two Decades

The Australian Army has officially concluded flying operations of its Airbus Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter Tigers, marking the end of the platforms' 22 years of service.

23 September

Air

U.S. Navy MH-60R Seahawk helicopter, assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 75, shoots flares while flying over the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN) 71 during a friends and family day cruise, Aug. 8, 2026. Theodore Roosevelt’s friends and family day cruise showcases carrier strike group capabilities and the professionalism of the crew. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Tyler Harstad)

Rojoef Manuel

US Authorizes $425M Seahawk Helicopter Package for Denmark

The US State Department has cleared a $425-million foreign military sale of three MH-60R Seahawk multi-mission helicopters and ancillary equipment to Denmark.

19 September

Air

Rojoef Manuel

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.

11 September

Air

Rojoef Manuel

US Clears $140M Black Hawk Helicopter Sale to Argentina

The US State Department has approved a $140-million foreign military sale of four Sikorsky UH-60L Black Hawk helicopters and ancillary equipment to Argentina.

2 September

Middle East

Bell Subaru 412EPX helicopter in mid-flight

Christine Casimiro

US Clears $800M Sale of Bell 412EPX, 407M Helicopters to Iraq

The US State Department has approved a possible foreign military sale of two types of Bell helicopters to Iraq under a contract worth approximately $800 million.

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