Helicopter Modernization
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The US Navy has identified industry performers for the MH-60 TALON prototype project, a joint effort with the Royal Australian Navy to modernize the helicopter's avionics and mission systems. This modernization aims to resolve obsolescence issues and deliver a cost-effective platform. The project ensures the MH-60's readiness and dominance through 2050.
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Airbus has secured a $115 million U.S. Army contract for 10 UH-72B Lakota helicopters, extending National Guard helicopter modernization through 2029. The contract includes an option for two additional aircraft.
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The NH90 Block 1 has begun flight testing with new capabilities, including Link 22, upgraded sensors, and enhanced anti-submarine warfare. This upgrade is for NATO fleets. The first flight of the NH90 in its Software Release 3 configuration has been completed by NHIndustries and the NATO Helicopter Management Agency.