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July 1, 2024
Boeing Delivers First CH-47F Block II Chinook Aircraft to US ArmyIn support of ongoing US Army modernization efforts, Boeing delivered the first CH-47F Block II Chinook. The aircraft is one of up to 465 in the Army's fleet that will be modernized to the new Block II configuration.
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June 27, 2024
Two US Army T901 Improved Turbine Engines (ITE) Arrive at Sikorsky for Black Hawk® Integration EffortsFundamental to Black Hawk modernization, the new GE Aerospace engine will boost aircraft performance and range
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April 29, 2024
Boeing Awarded Contract for Seven Additional MH-139A HelicoptersThe US Air Force has awarded Boeing a $178M contract to produce seven MH-139A aircraft and provide sustainment and training support. This order brings the total number of aircraft under contract to 26.
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April 5, 2024
Greece Moves Forward in Procurement of UH-60M Black HawkThe Government of Greece signed a Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) today making official its intent to procure 35 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters built by Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, via US government Foreign Military Sale.
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February 7, 2024
Sikorsky Completes Flight Tests of Three Hellenic Navy MH-60R HelicoptersSikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, has completed testing of the integrated mission systems and sensors aboard three MH-60R SEAHAWK® helicopters purchased by the Hellenic Navy.
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October 26, 2023
Norway to Add Sikorsky MH-60R Helicopters for Critical Maritime MissionsThe US Navy awarded Lockheed Martin a contract to produce six multi-mission MH-60R Seahawk® helicopters for the Norwegian government.
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October 16, 2023
Northrop Grumman Awarded Mine Detection Contract for the Republic of KoreaExpanded strategic partnership with Korea Aerospace Industries, Ltd. to supply Airborne Laser Mine Detection System to the Republic of Korea
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October 12, 2023
Lockheed Martin Receives Contract Award for Eight Spanish Navy MH-60R SEAHAWK HelicoptersLockheed Martin has received a contract from the US Navy to produce eight Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk® helicopters for the Spanish Navy (Armada).
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October 11, 2023
Boeing's Enhanced AH-64E Apache Completes First FlightThe newest version of the AH-64E Apache has successfully flown with an upgraded capabilities suite as Boeing continues to modernize the platform. The upgraded E-model Apache, known as Version 6.5, or V6.5, is the next configuration of the world's premier attack helicopter.
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August 24, 2023
US Navy Awards Sikorsky Contract to Build 35 CH-53K® HelicoptersThe US Navy awarded Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, a $2.7 billion contract to build and deliver 35 additional CH-53K® helicopters – the largest procurement to date for this multi-mission aircraft.
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August 16, 2023
Boeing Begins Production on E-model Apaches for Indian ArmyBoeing is starting production ofthe Indian Army's Apaches in Mesa, Arizona. The company will deliver a total of six AH-64E Apaches fulfilling the Indian Army's requirements.
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January 19, 2023
Tata Boeing Aerospace delivers first fuselage for Indian Army AH-64 ApacheTata Boeing Aerospace Limited (TBAL) has delivered the first fuselage for six AH-64 Apache attack helicopters ordered by the Indian Army from its state-of-the-art facility in Hyderabad.
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March 25, 2019
Chinook helicopters to be a game changer, says IAF Chief Dhanoa
By Vishal ThaparIndia's military modernisation plan to beef up war fighting capability in the mountains begins to fall into place. A Chinook can rapidly induct 50 troops or 20 tons of weaponry per sortie to mountainous battlefields