helicopters

Leonardo Clinches British AW159 Wildcat Helicopter Support Contract

The UK has renewed a contract with Leonardo to provide maintenance support for the AW159 Wildcat helicopters used by the British Army and Royal Navy.

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US Army Next-Gen Helicopter Engine Reaches Milestone

The US Army’s next-generation helicopter engine program achieved a significant milestone recently when fuel was ignited in the engine for the first time for power generation.

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Airbus Joins Boeing for German Heavy-Lift Helicopter Program

Airbus Helicopters has joined Boeing’s H-47 Chinook program to develop the German military’s next-generation heavy-lift helicopter.

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Czech Republic to Order Additional Venom, Viper Helicopters 

The Czech Republic is considering the purchase of additional Venom and Viper helicopters for its armed forces, according to Defense Minister Jana Černochová.

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Israeli Firm Unveils Armed, Unmanned Helicopter

Israeli aviation firm Steadicopter has unveiled an armed, unmanned rotorcraft with precision strike capabilities.

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France, Spain Award Airbus Tiger Attack Helicopter Upgrade Contract

The French and Spanish governments have awarded Airbus Helicopters a Tiger attack helicopter upgrade contract.

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US Navy Developing MQ-8C Helicopter Mine Countermeasure

The US Navy is in the final phase of developing a new mine countermeasure (MCM) sensor suite for the MQ-8C Fire Scout autonomous helicopter.

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Thales to Equip German NH90 Frigate Helicopters With FLASH Sonar

Germany has tapped the services of Thales to equip the German Navy’s NH90 multi-role frigate helicopters with FLASH sonar.

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US Navy Awards Sikorsky $99M Helicopter Simulator Contract

The Naval Air Systems Command has awarded Sikorsky a $99 million VH-92A aircraft simulators and trainers contract in support of the Presidential Helicopter Program.

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Thailand to Acquire Boeing AH-6 Attack Helicopters for $104 Million

The US Department of Defense has announced that Thailand is purchasing an undisclosed number of AH-6 light attack helicopters.

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