Helicopters – Page 35
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NewsUS Navy approves full rate production of Sikorsky CH-53K
The King Stallion helicopter will replace the Sikorsky CH-53E Super Stallion as the US Marine Corps’ heavy lifter.
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NewsCongress passes spending bill, funding military and averting shutdown
The House of Representatives approved a spending package that includes $858 billion to fund the US military, averting a shutdown that would have affected numerous defence procurement programmes and regular operations.
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NewsLeonardo flags Yeovil’s readiness for AW149 as part of NMH bid
Leonardo Helicopters has set up an initial production capability in Yeovil, soutwest England for the AW149 to support its bid for the UK’s Puma replacement programme.
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NewsCanada to bolster CH-149 helicopter fleet through C$1 billion upgrade
Canada will spend over C$1 billion ($730 million) to upgrade its fleet of Leonardo Helicopters CH-149 Cormorant search and rescue rotorcraft, enabling their operation until at least 2042.
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NewsFirst Black Hawk pair delivered to Latvia
Latvia has received the first two of an eventual four Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters from the USA.
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NewsKAI to develop minesweeping version of Surion
South Korea will invest W348 billion ($368 million) to create a minesweeping version of the Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) KUH-1 Surion helicopter.
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NewsCongress proposes military spending plan with $7bn for aircraft procurement
A spending plan to fund the US government through September 2023 would provide roughly $7 billion for the acquisition of new defence aircraft and $45 billion to support the Ukrainian military.
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NewsAustria doubles AW169M order as it receives first example
Austria has received its first of an eventual 36 Leonardo Helicopters AW169s, having doubled its order for the medium-twin at a delivery ceremony for the Italian-built type.
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NewsBell delivers two 412EPX utility helicopters to Guatemala
The aircraft will support missions including disaster response, humanitarian relief, and other utility needs.
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NewsSeoul completes development of anti-tank missile for LAH
South Korea has completed development of a new indigenous ground attack missile for the Korea Aerospace Industries Light Armed Helicopter (LAH) and other rotorcraft.
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NewsFewer A-10s but protections for F-22s, EA-18Gs and F-15s in US defence policy bill
If approved, the behemoth bill to fund the US military through 2023 would allow some reductions to the A-10 fleet, but prohibit retirements of many other types, including fighters, tankers and transports.
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NewsAirbus Helicopters still awaiting German decision on future of Tiger fleet
Airbus Helicopters insists the door is still open for Germany to join the Tiger MkIII upgrade alongside France and Spain but has yet to receive any indication from Berlin as to its plans.
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NewsUS clears potential South Korean CH-47F buy, spares for Taiwanese aircraft
The US government has cleared the possible sale of 18 Boeing CH-47F Chinook helicopters to South Korea, and aircraft spare parts to Taiwan.
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NewsBell beats out Sikorsky to produce US Army’s new assault helicopter
The US Army’s Future Vertical Lift team has chosen Bell’s V-280 Valor tiltrotor design over a coaxial type jointly bid by Sikorsky and Boeing.
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NewsItalian army takes final NH90 helicopter
NH Industries (NHI) has completed deliveries of the NH90 troop transport helicopter to the Italian army, handing over the service’s 60th example on 25 November.
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NewsUK Royal Navy reviewing specifications for struggling Crowsnest AEW system
The UK Royal Navy is reviewing its required capabilities for the Crowsnest airborne early warning and control system, after experiencing early shortcomings with the technology.
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NewsKAI in contract to develop MUM-T for Light Armed Helicopter
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has entered an agreement for the development of manned-unmanned teaming (MUM-T) for the Light Armed Helicopter (LAH).
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NewsUK-donated Sea Kings for Ukraine sourced from HeliOperations
A trio of UK-donated Westland Sea King helicopters destined for Ukraine have been sourced from Portland-based HeliOperations, with the potential for additional assets to be transferred in future.
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NewsSeoul clears production of Light Armed Helicopter
A South Korean defence committee has approved a mass production plan for the Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) Light Armed Helicopter (LAH), and earmarked funds for additional attack helicopters to be acquired overseas.
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AnalysisWhich types departed our World Air Forces fleet listing?
We highlight some of the most notable national fleet retirements recorded in the 12 months since we published our last World Air Forces directory at the end of 2021.