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Oct- 2025 -

17 October

Air

A helicopter equipped with the Airborne Laser Mine Detection System (ALMDS).

South Korea Takes Delivery of First Laser Minehunting System From Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman has supplied the first Airborne Laser Mine Detection System to South Korea, a move aimed at boosting the country’s ability to find and clear naval mines.

14 October

Americas

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Black Hawk Reborn as Autonomous U-Hawk Utility Drone

S-70UAS U-Hawk is a fully autonomous variant of the UH-60L Black Hawk, featuring 25 percent more cargo space, actuated clamshell doors with a loading ramp, and the MATRIX autonomy system.

7 October

Africa

A Brazilian Air Force's KC-390 Millennium military transport aircraft

Rojoef Manuel

India, Brazil Weigh Barter Deal for Military Aircraft

India and Brazil are in talks over a landmark defense deal that could see both nations swap high-value military platforms instead of paying in cash, according to local media.

3 October

Air

The Australian Army's first two AH-64E Apache helicopters at RAAF Base Townsville, Queensland, on 28 September 2025. *** Local Caption *** The Australian Army's first two AH-64E Apache Attack Helicopters were delivered to the 16th Aviation Brigade at RAAF Base Townsville on Sunday 28 September 2025. Defence is acquiring a fleet of 29 AH-64E Apache Attack Helicopters through a Foreign Military Sales case with the United States as part of the Project Land 4503 Apache Attack Helicopter. The AH-64E Apache will replace the Tiger Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter, bringing significant capability improvements that will enhance the lethality and tempo of land and amphibious force manoeuvres.

Rojoef Manuel

Australian Army Welcomes First Apache Attack Helicopters

The Australian Army has received its first two Boeing AH-64E Apache combat helicopters at RAAF Base Townsville in Queensland.

2 October

Air

Rojoef Manuel

Airbus, Tata Launch India’s First Private H125 Helicopter Factory

Airbus and Tata have partnered to produce the H125 helicopter in India at a new facility in Vemagal, Karnataka.

Sep- 2025 -

29 September

Air

A Royal Thai Air Force H225M helicopter. Photo: Airbus

Rojoef Manuel

Thailand Orders Additional H225 Helicopters From Airbus

Airbus has received a contract to supply two H225 multirole helicopters for the Royal Thai Air Force.

5 September

Air

Ronald Watkins

US Army Deploys New Software-Defined Radios Across Helicopter Fleet

The US Army has begun installing BAE Systems’ software-defined AN/ARC-231A Multi-mode Aviation Radio Set on select rotary-wing aircraft.

2 September

Air

Christine Casimiro

US Army Demos Apache Helicopter Counter-Drone Capabilities

The US Army's primary tank killer helicopter, the Apache, has shown emerging capabilities in countering drone threats on the battlefield.

Aug- 2025 -

19 August

Air

Rojoef Manuel

Malaysia Scraps Black Hawk Deal After King Calls Aging Helicopters ‘Flying Coffins’

The Malaysian Armed Forces has called off a plan to buy four UH-60A Black Hawk helicopters following its king’s warning over safety, according to local media.

19 August

Air

LtGen Cordura and MGen Ramil G Oloroso PAF, Commander, Air Mobility Command, lead the ceremonial pouring of champagne at the five newly acquired S-70i Black Hawk helicopters on August 13, 2025 at Clark Air Base, Mabalacat City, Pampanga.

Christine Casimiro

Five Black Hawk Helicopters From Lockheed Martin Join Philippine Fleet

The Philippine Air Force has formally accepted five S-70i Black Hawk helicopters at Clark Air Base, Pampanga, following the fleet’s arrival last month.

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