The first Bell UH-1H upgraded to Huey II configuration (picture shows test-flight version) for a US operator has begun flight testing at Helipro inWappingers Falls, New York. The upgraded helicopter is the first of three for the New York state police. The modification replaces and upgrades drive-train and airframe components, and increases gross weight as well as eliminating UH-1H airworthiness problems.
Source: Flight International
Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration has awarded Saab a SKr466 million ($42 million) contract to support further development of the nation’s Gripen C/D fighter fleet.
Madrid has signed a project Halcon II contract covering the production of a further batch of 25 Eurofighter combat aircraft.
The German air force’s three Airbus A350 VIP transports are to be protected by Elbit Systems-supplied directed infrared countermeasures equipment.
