Helicopters
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The US Army has awarded a contract for new UH-72B Lakota helicopters as it prepares to remove older UH-72A models from training. This move is part of the service's Flight School Next initiative, aiming to update its rotary wing training fleet.
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The US Army has awarded a contract to Airbus Helicopters to procure 12 UH-72B Lakota helicopters. The contract includes additional features such as jettisonable cockpit doors and engine inlet barrier filters.
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The US Army plans to award a sole-source contract to Boeing for the production of up to 12 new AH-64E Apache attack helicopters. The contract will be negotiated with Boeing without competitive bidding. The notice was published by the US Army Contracting Command at Redstone Arsenal in Alabama.
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Airbus delivered the first NH90 Caïman Standard 2 helicopter to the French military, a variant designed for special operations. The helicopter is part of the French Army Aviation's fleet and features specific modifications for special ops. This delivery marks a significant milestone in France's military modernization efforts.
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Airbus has delivered the first NH90 Standard 2 special operations helicopter to France's Armament General Directorate. The delivery is part of an 18-aircraft programme that will conclude in 2029. The NH90 Standard 2 helicopter will be used by French army special forces.
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Allied helicopters used multiple missile types to sink retired warships in a Pacific exercise, showcasing their capabilities. The exercise demonstrated the effectiveness of rotorcraft in anti-ship missions. Helicopters employed at least four different missile types against the targets.