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Jan- 2023 -18 JanuaryAir
Australia to Scrap French-Built Military Helicopters
Australia announced it would scrap its fleet of French-made military helicopters, despite last-ditch lobbying by Paris to save the contract.
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Dec- 2022 -28 DecemberAsia Pacific
South Korea Buys 10 Light Armed Helicopters for $235M
South Korea has awarded Korea Aerospace Industries $235 million contract to deliver 10 Light Armed Helicopters for the army.
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27 DecemberAmericas
US Navy Procures 26 More TH-73A ‘Thrasher’ Helicopters for $110M
The US Navy has ordered 26 additional TH-73A ‘Thrasher’ helicopters from Leonardo as part of a $110-million agreement.
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27 DecemberAmericas
US Marines’ CH-53K King Stallion Cleared for Full-Rate Production
The US Marine Corps has given the green light for its new CH-53K King Stallion heavy lift helicopter to enter full-rate production.
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27 DecemberAir
Canadian CH-149 Cormorant Fleet to Receive Mid-Life Upgrades
Canada has contracted CAE and Leonardo UK to provide mid-life upgrades for the Royal Canadian Air Force’s CH-149 Cormorant helicopter fleet.
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23 DecemberEurope
Austria Receives First Italian-Made AW169M Light Utility Helicopter
Austria’s Ministry of Defence has taken delivery of its first AW169M light utility helicopter from Italian defense firm Leonardo.
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23 DecemberAir
S. Korea to Develop Minesweeping Helicopter
The South Korean government will begin local production of a minesweeping helicopter by 2026 to bolster its maritime operations.
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19 DecemberEurope
Spain to Procure Brimstone Air-to-Surface Missiles, New Naval Choppers
The Spanish Ministry of Defense reportedly plans to purchase Brimstone air-to-surface missiles and new naval helicopters in 2023.
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16 DecemberAmericas
US Considers Choppers, Drones for Vietnam to Replace Russian Supply
The US is considering sending helicopters and drones to Vietnam to reduce its reliance on Russian arms.
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7 DecemberEurope
Leonardo Completes Delivery of NH90 Tactical Transport Helicopter to Italy
The Italian Army has received all 60 NH90 tactical transport helicopters it ordered from local aerospace firm Leonardo.
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