helicopters | Page 5 of 49

Feb- 2025 -

18 February

Air

Italy Acquires First AW249 Phoenix Combat Helicopters for Army

Italy has procured the first batch of AW249 Fenice (Phoenix) attack helicopters from Leonardo as part of the country’s rotor wing modernization program for the army.

18 February

Air

Joe Saballa

Indian Army Seeks 1,000 New Surveillance Helicopters

The Indian Army has unveiled plans to procure up to 1,000 new surveillance helicopters aimed at enhancing its defense capabilities in high-altitude border regions.

13 February

Terrorism

Staff Writer With AFP

Mali Rebels Claim to Down Army Helicopter With Drone

Mali's Front for the Liberation of Azawad rebel group told AFP its fighters used a drone to take out an army helicopter in the Kidal region, though the military did not confirm the claim.

12 February

Air

Rojoef Manuel

GE Aerospace Wins Maintenance Deal for Indian Apache Helicopter Engines

GE Aerospace has received a contract to deliver sustainment services for Indian Air Force AH-64E Apache attack helicopter engines.

11 February

Air

Rojoef Manuel

UK to Award New Medium Helicopter Contract Later This Year

The UK Ministry of Defence is planning to award the prime contract for its New Medium Helicopter program in 2025.

11 February

Air

NH90 Caïman Tactical Transport Helicopter

Rojoef Manuel

Airbus Completes NH90 Caïman Helicopter Delivery for French Army

France’s Ministry of Defence has accepted the final NH90 Caïman Tactical Transport Helicopter from Airbus as part of a rotorcraft fleet expansion project for the army.

4 February

Air