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Jul- 2024 -

3 July

Leonardo Delivers 1,000th Infrared Sensor for US Army Helicopters

Leonardo has announced delivery of the 1,000th infrared sensor package it says is a key component of the missile warning system on US Army helicopters.

2 July

Air

Two General Electric (GE) Aerospace T901 engines are displayed inside what appears to be a big warehouse or aircraft hangar. Wires, exposed metal, and other parts of machinery make up the engines.

Juster Domingo

US Army Receives GE T901 Engines for Black Hawk Trials

The US Army has received two T901 engines from GE Aerospace for integration and testing aboard its UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters.

Jun- 2024 -

27 June

Air

Juster Domingo

Romania Orders Black Hawk Helicopter for Emergency Missions

Romania has tapped PZL Mielec to deliver an additional S-70M Black Hawk utility helicopter for its emergency and fire fighting missions.

25 June

Air

Rojoef Manuel

Airbus Begins Tests for Upgraded French NH90 Helicopter Prototype

Airbus Helicopters has begun flight tests for the French Army Aviation’s NH90 Standard 2 rotorcraft prototype.

18 June

Europe

Joe Saballa

Belgium Buys 17 H145M Multi-Role Helicopters From Airbus

Belgium has signed a contract with Airbus to procure 17 H145M multi-role helicopters for its armed forces and federal police.

10 June

Air

Juster Domingo

Hensoldt to Equip More Missile Sensor Systems on Ukrainian Helo Fleet

Hensoldt is set to equip more of Ukraine's helicopters with a second batch of Airborne Missile Protection Systems (AMPS).

6 June

Europe

An AW149 Helicopter is seen in the middle of production. It has incomplete parts, but the shape of the front of the aircraft already resembles that of a usual helicopter. Wires and exposed framework are seen on the vehicle. A worker wearing a blue shirt is seen coming up out of its roof. Other personnel are seen in the far back in what appears to be an office space with desks and cubicles.

Juster Domingo

Leonardo Opens AW149 Helicopter Production Line in Poland

Leonardo has opened a production line for the Polish Armed Forces' AW149 helicopters in Świdnik, southeastern Poland.

May- 2024 -

30 May

Americas

Joe Saballa

US OKs $2.9B UH-60M Helicopter Sale to Sweden, Austria, Brazil

The US State Department has approved foreign military sales of a total of 36 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters to Sweden, Austria, and Brazil.

24 May

Air

Juster Domingo

Netherlands to Bolster NH90, Apache, Chinook Self-Protection Systems

The Netherlands announced plans to update the self-defense systems of its NH90, Apache, and Chinook helicopters.

20 May

Air

21 personnel from the Philippine Air Force pose in attention between two T129 ATAK helicopters in what appears to be a large landing area for helicopters. The soldiers are all wearing dark green fatigues and blue side caps. The helicopters are painted dark green. The background is a vast blue sky with some clouds, and colors of the sunset beginning to show in the far left side of the image.

Juster Domingo

Philippines Receives Two T129 ATAK Helicopters From Turkey

The Philippine Air Force has received two T129 ATAK helicopters from Turkey at the 15th Strike Wing headquarters in Sangley Point, Cavite.

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