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30 June

Air

S.Korea’s Indigenous Minesweeping Helicopter Conducts Maiden Flight

South Korea has carried out the first flight of its domestically-made mine countermeasures rotary wing aircraft prototype in South Gyeongsang Province.

23 June

Africa

Bell Subaru 412EPX helicopter in mid-flight

Christine Casimiro

Bell Lands First African Deal as Tunisia Orders 12 412EPX Helicopters

The Tunisian Air Force has signed a purchase agreement for 12 Subaru Bell 412EPX helicopters, marking Bell Textron’s first African sale of this multi-role aircraft variant.

20 June

Air

Rojoef Manuel

Airbus, Leonardo to Drive NH90 Helicopter Evolution for NATO

Airbus Helicopters and Leonardo have collaborated to lay the groundwork for the extended utility of the NH90 helicopter within NATO.

20 June

Americas

Royal Australian Navy replenishment ship HMAS Stalwarts embarked MH-60R Seahawk helicopter Boomerang conducts flying operations during a transit as part of a regional presence deployment. *** Local Caption *** The Royal Australian Navy is undertaking a regional presence deployment in Southeast and Northeast Asia. During the deployment, HMA Ships Toowoomba, Stalwart and Brisbane demonstrated the Royal Australian Navys ability to execute sustained operations in the deployed environments through superior Replenishment at Sea capability. During this evolution, Stalwart completing her first dual Replenishment at Sea evolution providing HMA Ships Toowoomba and Brisbane with F76 fuel, and F44 fuel for the embarked MH-60R Helicopters. Concurrently, Stalwart launched her embarked MH-60R helicopter, Boomerang, to conduct a Vertical Replenishment of stores and mission-essential equipment to Toowoomba. Regional presence deployments demonstrate Australias commitment to, and engagement with, the region. The deployments play a vital role in Australias long-term security and prosperity by protecting Australias interests, preserving a rules-based order, enhancing cooperation and relationships with regional partners and allies, and developing capability and interoperability.

Christine Casimiro

US, Australian Seahawks Receive Magnetic Anomaly Detection

Sikorsky and CAE are enhancing the anti-submarine warfare capabilities of MH-60R Seahawk helicopters operated by the US and Australian navies by integrating Magnetic Anomaly Detection-Extended Role systems.

17 June

Air

Rojoef Manuel

Lockheed to Manufacture Sensors for Polish Air Force AH-64E Apache Helicopters

The US has awarded Lockheed Martin a contract to produce advanced sensors in support of an AH-64E Apache foreign military sale to the Polish Air Force.

10 June

Air

Juster Domingo

Poland Cancels S-70i Black Hawk Helicopter Deal

Poland has canceled its plans to purchase 32 S-70i Black Hawk helicopters for the Polish Armed Forces, citing a shift in defense spending priorities.

5 June

Africa

T129 ATAK Attack and Tactical Reconnaissance Helicopter

Rojoef Manuel

Turkey Supplies Combat, Utility Helicopters to Somalia

Somalia has accepted helicopters from Turkey as part of bilateral defense cooperation between the countries.

4 June

Africa

Nigerian Navy's NNS Faro (P197), NNS Shere (P198), and NNS Ikogosi (P165) offshore patrol vessels

Rojoef Manuel

Nigerian Navy at 69: New Patrol Boats, Helicopters Enter Service

The Nigerian Navy has inducted offshore patrol vessels and maritime helicopters during the service’s 69th founding anniversary.

3 June

Air

Giulia Bernacchi

Airbus Supplies Two NH90 Tactical Transport Helicopters to Spanish Navy

Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first two NH90 Tactical Transport Helicopters (MSPT) to the Spanish Navy.

3 June

Air

Alpha Unmanned Systems' Alpha A900, an unmanned helicopter

Staff Writer

Alpha Unmanned Systems, Airbus Collaborate on Manned-Unmanned Teaming

Alpha Unmanned Systems and Airbus have signed a collaboration agreement to push forward the integration of unmanned aerial vehicles into manned helicopter operations.

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