helicopters

US Army Shortlists Three Teams for New Helicopter Training Program

The US Army has approved three companies to continue their bid on the Flight School Next program, which seeks a new platform and related processes for basic helicopter training.

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Elbit to Upgrade Israel’s Future CH-53K Helicopters With Local Systems

Israel has awarded Elbit Systems a $130-million contract to outfit indigenous aviation systems on the country’s future CH-53K Pereh heavy-lift helicopters.

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UK Helicopters Become Flying Drone Command Hubs in Latest Demo

The UK’s Royal Navy is exploring new air combat capabilities, using helicopters as command hubs for drone fleets in a breakthrough demonstration.

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Odysight.ai Lands Defense Pilot Orders as AI Maintenance Gains Momentum

Israeli defense contractor Odysight.ai has scored two pilot orders from a major customer, highlighting rising interest in artificial intelligence-driven monitoring and predictive maintenance for military aircraft.

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Boeing Secures US Air Force Deal to Build Four More MH-139A Helicopters

Boeing has landed another contract to supply four additional MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters for the US Air Force as part of the service’s modernization efforts.

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Schiebel Group’s Rocket-Armed Helicopter Drone Debuts at UMEX 2026

Schiebel Group is bringing more muscle to its unmanned capability with its new vertical take-off and landing helicopter drone, designed for both land and naval missions.

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UAE Orders 76 HT-100 and 92 HT-750 Unmanned Helicopters From EDGE

The United Arab Emirates’ Ministry of Defence has awarded two contracts to EDGE Group for a combined total of 168 unmanned helicopters.

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UK’s First Full-Size Autonomous Helicopter Takes Off

For the first time in the UK, a full-size autonomous helicopter has taken flight, joining manned aircraft in a major milestone for British aviation.

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US Navy Accepts 350th MH-60R Helicopter From Lockheed Martin

The US Navy has accepted its 350th MH‑60R Seahawk helicopter from Lockheed Martin’s Owego, New York facility, and delivered it to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM)-41.

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GE Aerospace to Continue King Stallion Engine Supply Under $1.4B US Marines Deal

GE Aerospace has secured a $1.4-billion contract to supply additional T408 turboshaft engines for the US Marine Corps’ Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion helicopter.

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