15-May-2025
Robinson has unveiled the new R66 Army Training helicopter at the 2025 Army Aviation Mission Solutions Summit (Quad A) in Nashville, Tennessee in Booth #3216. As the only American-designed and manufactured helicopter in its class, the R66 offers a dependable and affordable training solution for the Army’s IERW (Initial Entry Rotary Wing) program. The Robinson... Read more
15-May-2025Source: Bell
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, has signed Memorandum of Understandings (MOU) with V2X, DigiFlight, Delaware Resource Group (DRG) and TRU Simulation, an affiliate of Textron Aviation Inc., to begin collaboration on the strategic development of Bell’s offering for the U.S. Army’s Flight School Next program. Bell and these four companies share a... Read more
15-May-2025Source: DSCA
The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of the United Arab Emirates of CH-47F Chinook Helicopters and related equipment for an estimated cost of $1.32 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today. The Government of the... Read more
14-May-2025Source: DoD
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Connecticut, is awarded a $47,000,000 modification (P00009) to a previously awarded cost-plus-fixed-fee, firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract (N0001923D0015). This modification increases the contract ceiling for compatibility assessments and engineering models, cost reduction analysis, software support, correction of software deficiencies and enhancements, service life extension analysis, and flight test supporting follow-on test and evaluation... Read more
12-May-2025Source: US DoD
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Connecticut, was awarded a $15,865,769 firm-fixed-price contract to retrofit UH-60M aircraft with the 103 Air Data Computer, Multi-Function Display and Flight Management System. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work will be performed in Stratford, Connecticut, with an estimated completion date of May 31, 2029. Fiscal 2025 Foreign... Read more
9-May-2025Source: Air bp
bp has successfully led a taskforce to achieve approval from the UK Ministry of Defence for co-processing Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) with up to 30% renewable hydroprocessed esters and fatty acids (HEFA) feedstock concentration, a significant increase from the current limit of 5%. This standard is now approved for the production of JetA1, globally. The Defence... Read more
7-May-2025Source: US DoD
Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., Woodland Hills, California, is awarded a $20,445,600 firm-fixed-price contract for the production and delivery of 63 H-1 technical refresh mission computers (TRMCs) and 28 TRMC trays for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers to include 33 TRMCs and 28 trays in support of the Nigeria AH-1Z Program; 25 TRMCs in support of... Read more
7-May-2025Source: US DoD
Bell Boeing Joint Project Office, Amarillo, Texas, is awarded a $18,322,214 cost-plus-fixed-fee modification (P00083) to a previously awarded contract (N0001917C0015). This modification increases the contract ceiling to provide for additional post-production over and above repairs for the MV-22 common configuration readiness and modernization retrofit program for the Marine Corps. Work will be performed in Ridley... Read more
6-May-2025Source: US DoD
General Electric Aerospace, Lynn, Massachusetts, is awarded a not-to-exceed $32,312,925 modification (P00002) to a firm-fixed-price advanced acquisition contract (N0001924C0019). This modification adds scope to procure congressionally mandated long-lead items in support of lot 10 full-rate production T408 engines in support of the CH-53K Helicopter Program. Work will be performed in Lynn, Massachusetts (labor surplus area),... Read more
30-Apr-2025Source: US DoD
Saft America Inc., Valdosta, Georgia, has been awarded a maximum $7,542,506 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-quantity contract for storage batteries used in support of the H1, Seahawk and CH-53 helicopters. This was a competitive acquisition with two responses received. This is a three-year base contract with two one-year option periods. The performance completion date is April 24, 2028.... Read more
25-Apr-2025Source: Indian Government
Ministry of Defence on March 28, 2025, signed two contracts with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for supply of 156 Light Combat Helicopters (LCH), Prachand, along with training and other associated equipment worth Rs. 62,700 crore, excluding taxes. The first contract is for supply of 66 LCHs to the Indian Air Force (IAF) and second is... Read more
25-Apr-2025Source: DSCA
The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of the Philippines of TH-73A Training Helicopters and Support for an estimated cost of $120 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today. The Government of the Philippines has requested... Read more
25-Apr-2025Source: US DoD
Able Aerospace Service Inc., Mesa, Arizona, was awarded a $21,780,710 firm-fixed-price, requirements contract for TH-1H helicopter dynamic components. This contract provides repair and overhaul services. Work will be performed in Mesa, Arizona, and is expected to be complete by April 20, 2030. This contract was a competitive acquisition, and two offers were received. No funds... Read more
24-Apr-2025Source: Materion Corporation
Materion Corporation (NYSE: MTRN), a global leader in advanced materials solutions, will supply its SupremEX® metal matrix composite for components on the U.S. Army Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) prototypes. The high-strength, lightweight composite was selected by Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. company, which designed the FLRAA configuration and will build the prototypes. The new... Read more
22-Apr-2025Source: US National Guard
Soldiers from the North Carolina National Guard’s 449th Combat Aviation Brigade participated in a showcase hosted by North Carolina Emergency Management at NCNG Joint Force Headquarters in Raleigh, N.C. on April 17, 2025. The showcase highlighted the wide range of capabilities that the state can employ during natural disasters and emergency response efforts. The showcase... Read more
18-Apr-2025Source: Australian Army
An Army CH-47F Chinook refuelled with about 3000lbs of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at RAAF Base East Sale in southern Victoria last month. In a joint initiative with the Air Force and Joint Capabilities Group, Army is making regular use of the recently certified fuel. SAF is a liquid fuel derived from renewable sources. Its... Read more
11-Apr-2025Source: Indra
The Spanish Minister of Defense, Margarita Robles, and the Secretary of State for Defense, Amparo Valcarce, accompanied by military authorities and the Executive Chairman of Indra Group, Ángel Escribano, have visited the Helicopter Simulation Center (CESIHEL) of the Army Aviation Academy (ACAVIET), where they visited the Chinook CH-47F helicopter simulator developed by Indra, the first... Read more
9-Apr-2025Source: US Army
Army Aviation instructor pilots (IP) and leaders have been talking for years about how to make Fort Novosel’s Instructor Pilot Course better. The time for transformation has come, as years of preparation have come to fruition with the Aviation Center of Excellence standing up the new Aviation Tactics Instructor Course (ATIC) at Fort Novosel. “I... Read more
8-Apr-2025Source: US DoD
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a Lockheed Martin Co., Stratford, Connecticut, is awarded a modification (P00001) to a cost-plus-fixed-fee order (N0001924F0663) against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N0001923G0002). This modification exercises an option to perform testing in support of a design change to the CH-53K active inceptor system that addresses obsolescence of internal electrical components in... Read more
7-Apr-2025Source: US Army
The British Army received the 50th and final remanufactured AH-64E attack helicopter to the United Kingdom during a ceremony in Mesa, Ariz on March 6. This delivery bolsters its attack capabilities with the final delivery of a fully modernized AH-64E Apache helicopter. This milestone completes the UK’s AH-64E fleet upgrade, solidifying its position as a... Read more
7-Apr-2025Source: US DoD
Bell Boeing Joint Program Office, Amarillo, Texas, is awarded a $590,000,000 fixed-price incentive (firm-target) undefinitized modification (P00080) to a previously awarded contract (N0001917C0015). This modification adds scope for the production and delivery of five CMV-22B aircraft for the Navy. Work will be performed in Fort Worth, Texas (30.08%); Ridley Park, Pennsylvania (15.22%); Amarillo, Texas (12.73%);Red... Read more
7-Apr-2025Source: CAE
CAE announced that CAE Defense & Security has been awarded the competitive re-compete to support the U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence (AVCOE) and the 110th Aviation Brigade under the Advanced Helicopter Flight Training Support (AHFTS) program. The award offers comprehensive training support for the U.S. Army’s advanced airframes, valued at approximately $180 million through 2030,... Read more
2-Apr-2025Source: US DoD
Raytheon Co., Indianapolis, Indiana, is awarded a $13,528,218 modification (P00011) to a cost-plus-fixed-fee order (N0001924F2603) against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N0001920G0007). This modification exercises an option for engineering, management, and technical sustainment efforts for the on-site V-22 laboratories required to plan, develop, release and sustain the V-22 Avionics Systems software in support of... Read more
2-Apr-2025Source: US DoD
Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., Woodland Hills, California, is awarded a $22,152,874 modification (P00002) to a firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract (N0001924D0123). This modification increases the contract ceiling to procure an additional 13 UH-1Y Link 16 A Kits, 12 AH-1Z Link 16 A Kits, 19 Link 16 B Kits, and six Link 16 Flight Training Device B-Kits, as... Read more
2-Apr-2025Source: Boeing
U.S. Army Special Operations Aviation Command (USASOAC) awarded Boeing [NYSE: BA] a $240 million contract to remanufacture five MH-47G Block II Chinook aircraft. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2027. “Supporting the needs of our special operators continues to be critically important,” said Heather McBryan, Cargo Programs vice president and program manager for Boeing Defense,... Read more
2-Apr-2025Source: Bell
Bell is proposing a dedicated instrument flight rules (IFR) variant of its Bell 505 Jet Ranger X single-engine light helicopter to meet an emerging U.S. Army need to refresh its rotary-wing training fleet. The airframer will respond to an upcoming request for proposals (RFP) from industry–expected as early as April–with a “purpose-built” 505 for the... Read more
28-Mar-2025
Chairman Moran, Ranking Member Duckworth, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to be here today to discuss the National Transportation Safety Board’s (NTSB) preliminary report on the midair collision of PSA Airlines flight 5342 and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter that occurred in January, near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport,... Read more
21-Mar-2025Source: Collins Aerospace
Collins Aerospace, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, has received an $80 million contract to upgrade the avionics system of U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopters for the H-60M MOSA Avionics Architecture Solution program. The upgrade will feature Mosarc®, Collins’ family of Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA)-compliant products, and will streamline technology integration for a complex and rapidly... Read more
21-Mar-2025Source: Billings
Billings Flying Service, Inc. (BFS) is pleased to announce it received FAA Restricted Category Type Certification for its surplus Boeing CH-47D Chinook helicopters this week. BFS acquired six CH-47D Chinooks from the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) in July 2023. Two of the aircraft have been added to the type certificate while the remainder are... Read more
21-Mar-2025Source: S.A.F.E. Structure Designs
S.A.F.E. Structure Designs, a leading provider of aircraft maintenance stands and hangar equipment, has successfully delivered a custom-engineered maintenance solution for the Bell 429 helicopter to the Saudi Arabian Army. This cutting-edge aviation maintenance equipment is designed to enhance safety, technician efficiency, and operational productivity, ultimately reducing aircraft downtime and maximizing mission readiness. This procurement... Read more
17-Mar-2025Source: US DoD
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Connecticut, is awarded a $99,964,084 modification (P00007) to a previously awarded cost-plus-fixed-fee, firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract (N0001923D0015). This modification adds scope and increases the contract ceiling for compatibility assessments and engineering models, cost reduction analysis, software support, correction of software deficiencies and enhancements, service life extension analysis, and flight test supporting follow-on... Read more
17-Mar-2025Source: US DoD
Rockwell Collins Inc., Cedar Rapids, Iowa, was awarded an $80,287,202 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract to procure services to develop the Modular Open Systems Architecture Avionics Architecture Solution for H-60M aircraft. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of March 7,... Read more
17-Mar-2025Source: US Navy
The “Chargers” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26, stationed aboard Naval Station Norfolk, held a change of command ceremony on March 6, 2025, marking a transition of command leadership. Following an airborne change of command flyover, Cmdr. Mike “Backstreet” Greenstreet, of Pylesville, Maryland, assumed all duties and responsibilities as the HSC-26 commanding officer from... Read more
12-Mar-2025Source: Horizon Aircraft
New Horizon Aircraft (NASDAQ: HOVR), doing business as Horizon Aircraft (“Horizon Aircraft” or the “Company”), an advanced aerospace engineering company and developer of the world’s first hybrid eVTOL (electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing) expects to see growing interest from the military and the defence sector in the eVTOL sector. Brandon Robinson, CEO of Horizon Aircraft,:... Read more
8-Mar-2025
Crew Training International (CTI) in partnership with Helicopter Institute, collectively known as Team CTI, has been awarded the U.S. Army FAA Part 141 Helicopter Flight School Pilot Program, marking a historic first for U.S. Army aviation training. This groundbreaking initiative, led by the United States Army Aviation Center of Excellence (USAACE), represents a transformative shift... Read more
5-Mar-2025Source: US DoD
Airtronics LLC, Tucson, Arizona, was awarded a $7,941,037 firm-fixed-price contract for the overhaul of UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter modulating valves. Bids were solicited via the internet with three received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of Feb. 27, 2030. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is... Read more
5-Mar-2025Source: US DoD
Moog Inc., Blacksburg, Virginia, is being awarded $28,923,732 for a firm-fixed-price, long-term contract for the repair of the slip ring assembly in support of V-22 aircraft. This is a three-year contract with no option periods and work will be completed by February 2028. All work will be performed in Blacksburg, Virginia. Annual working capital funds... Read more
5-Mar-2025Source: Joby Aviation
Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, today issued its Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Shareholder Letter detailing the company’s operational and financial results for the period ending December 31, 2024. The company will host a live audio webcast of its conference call to discuss the results at 2:00... Read more
3-Mar-2025Source: Sikorsky
Under a new AUD$313.5M three-year contract, Sikorsky Australia, a Lockheed Martin Company, will continue its longstanding partnership with the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) to deliver sustainment services for the RAN’s fleet of MH-60R Seahawk maritime helicopters. Over 75 new jobs will be created in Nowra at Sikorsky Australia’s Maintenance and Logistics Support facility as part... Read more
28-Feb-2025Source: US DoD
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a Lockheed Martin Co., Stratford, Connecticut, is awarded a not-to-exceed $232,452,366 firm-fixed-price modification (P00002) to a previously awarded contract (N0001924C0009). This modification exercises an option to procure additional long-lead time materials to support full rate production, Lot 10, of the CH-53K aircraft for the Marine Corps. Work will be performed in Stratford,... Read more
21-Feb-2025Source: Safran Defense & Space
Safran Defense & Space, Inc. (Safran DSI), a world leader in testing and telemetry solutions, has secured an order from Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. Company, to deliver comprehensive onboard and ground flight testing solutions for six aircraft under the U.S. Army’s Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) program. This marks a significant milestone... Read more
21-Feb-2025Source: US Navy
Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 79, the “Griffins,” welcomed its newest commanding officer during a time-honored change of command ceremony aboard Naval Station Rota, Feb. 6. During the change of command event, Cmdr. Alex “Bender” Haupt, a native of Lodi, Wisconsin, assumed all duties and responsibilities as the HSM-79 commanding officer from Cmdr. Chris “Rexy”... Read more
20-Feb-2025Source: US National Guard
The U.S. Air Force 129th Rescue Wing is replacing the HH-60G Pave Hawk with six newer HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopters. The first two helicopters arrived this month and the wing plans to receive the next four by the end of 2026. The Jolly Greens offer better integration tools, advanced avionics and improved survivability, with... Read more
20-Feb-2025Source: US National Guard
Tennessee’s Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Team continues to strengthen its lifesaving capabilities with advancements in aviation technology, including a recent upgrade to the UH-60V Black Hawk. HART, a state-coordinated program involving the Tennessee Army National Guard and the Nashville Fire Department, provides rapid-response rescue in high-risk environments such as floods and natural disasters. The team includes... Read more
20-Feb-2025Source: M1 Support Services
M1 Support Services (M1) announced it was awarded a $96M Task Order under the Contract Field Teams (CFT) Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) starting January 2025, with an expected completion date of February 28, 2028, if all options are exercised. M1 will provide organizational level maintenance support for Helicopter Maritime Strike–41 (HSM-41) MH-60R “Seahawks” stationed... Read more
18-Feb-2025Source: US DoD
Bell Boeing Joint Project Office, Amarillo, Texas, is awarded a $23,420,682 cost-plus-fixed-fee modification (P00021) to an order (N0001921F0008) against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N0001917G0002). This modification exercises an option to provide continued flight test support for the V-22 Osprey aircraft for the Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and the government of Japan. Work... Read more
18-Feb-2025Source: Malmstrom Air Force Base
Two UH-1N Huey helicopters assigned to the 40th Helicopter Squadron and an MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter assigned to the 550th Helicopter Squadron fly back to Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont., Jan. 28, 2025, after an MH-139 Initial Operational Test and Evaluation mission. IOT&E is a critical phase in the development and fielding of new military... Read more
18-Feb-2025Source: S.A.F.E. Structure Designs
S.A.F.E. Structure Designs, a leader in the design and manufacturing of creative and customizable solutions for Department of Defense, has been awarded a $3.5 million contract to supply a full wrap-around custom maintenance platform for the UH-60 Black Hawk Sikorsky helicopter for the U.S. Army National Guard. This contract will cover 10 different locations across... Read more
13-Feb-2025Source: US DoD
Raytheon Co., McKinney, Texas, is awarded a $52,200,000 firm-fixed-price delivery order (N0001925F0205) against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N0001920G0007). This order will procure 18 forward looking infrared high-definition turret assembly spares in support of Foreign Military Sales (FMS) owned MH-60 aircraft. The quantity breakdown per FMS country is as follows: Saudi Arabia – 1;... Read more
13-Feb-2025Source: ZenaTech
ZenaTech, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (BMV: ZENA) (“ZenaTech”), a technology company specializing in AI (Artificial Intelligence) drone, Drone as a Service (DaaS), enterprise SaaS and Quantum Computing solutions, announces that ZenaDrone will commence testing work this quarter on a high density battery for the ZenaDrone 1000 multifunction AI drone designed for defense and commercial... Read more
12-Feb-2025Source: US National Guard
Combat medics with the Oregon National Guard are adapting their battlefield medicine skills for large-scale combat operations through innovative training, including drone-delivered medical supplies at Camp Rilea. The 249th Regional Training Institute medical detachment conducted its annual 68W Combat Medic sustainment course Jan. 23-31, incorporating unmanned aerial systems for the first time during the culminating... Read more
5-Feb-2025Source: US DoD
Bell Boeing Joint Project Office, Amarillo, Texas, is awarded a not-to-exceed $46,568,675 undefinitized cost-plus-fixed-fee and firm-fixed-price delivery order (N0001925F0103) against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N0001922G0002). This order provides non-recurring engineering for integration and supportability of a V-22 Gearbox Vibration Monitoring/Osprey Drive System Safety and Health Information (ODSSHI) system and procures up to 91... Read more
3-Feb-2025Source: US DoD
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. a Lockheed Martin Co., Stratford, Connecticut, is awarded a $64,881,720 cost-plus-fixed-fee, firm-fixed-price order (N0001925F0193) against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N0001923G0002). This order provides for updated logistics analysis and products required to support configuration changes on the CH-53K as well as provides for development and delivery of new intermediate and depot... Read more
3-Feb-2025Source: US Navy
Capt. John “Swede” Anderson, commander, Helicopter Maritime Strike Wing Atlantic (HSMWL), was relieved by Capt. David “Biz” Bizzarri during a change of command ceremony onboard Naval Station Mayport, Jan. 23. Current and retired HSMWL Sailors joined family and friends who traveled from around the country to join in the celebration of the end and beginning... Read more
23-Jan-2025Source: US DoD
Mustang Advanced Engineering, * Twinsburg, Ohio, is awarded an $11,295,508 firm-fixed-price contract for a test stand capable of testing both left-hand and right-hand V-22 PropRotor Gearbox Input Quill assemblies for the V-22 aircraft. This includes all mechanical, electrical, software, and control systems, as well as ancillary subsystems required to test either PropRotor Gearbox Input Quills.... Read more
22-Jan-2025Source: US Army
The 12th Combat Aviation Brigade is gearing up to host the second Polish Apache Initiative Summit at Katterbach Army Airfield this week. This summit marks a crucial step in strengthening NATO’s attack aviation capabilities and fostering collaboration among key allies. The Polish Apache Initiative, launched by V Corps and hosted by 12th CAB, is a... Read more
22-Jan-2025Source: Curtiss-Wright
Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE: CW) today announced that it has received a $27 million contract award from the Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC) for the supply of Aircraft Ship Integrated Securing and Traversing (ASIST) systems. Under the agreement, Curtiss-Wright’s facility based in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada will provide its critical aircraft handling systems and support to the U.S.... Read more
20-Jan-2025Source: Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin delivered 10 S-70i™ Black Hawk® helicopters in 2024 to the Philippine Department of National Defense (DND), as part of a contract for 32 Sikorsky Black Hawk helicopters under the DND’s Additional Utility Helicopters Acquisition Project. The S-70 Black Hawk and the UH-60M Black Hawk share the same rugged, reliable, multi-mission capabilities. “The growing Sikorsky... Read more
17-Jan-2025Source: Woodward
Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ:WWD), a global leader in energy control solutions for aerospace and industrial applications, today announced an agreement with Moog, Inc. in support of position sensors for the U.S. Army’s Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA). Bell’s next-generation tiltrotor aircraft was selected by the U.S. Army for its FLRAA program. Woodward’s position sensors will be integrated... Read more
16-Jan-2025Source: HeliHub.com
Canada is enhancing its border security measures, deploying Black Hawk helicopters and drones to monitor the U.S.-Canada border, announced Public Safety Minister David McGuinty. The RCMP has finalized a contract for Black Hawk helicopters, with two models becoming operational this week. In addition to helicopters, 60 new drones will patrol the border, and the government... Read more
15-Jan-2025Source: US State Dept
The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Republic of Zambia of Bell 412 Enhanced Performance Exportable Medium-Lift Transport Helicopters and related elements of logistics and program support for an estimated cost of $100 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this... Read more
14-Jan-2025Source: HeliHub.com
Boeing have today announced major program deliveries for the fourth quarter of 2024, and thus the full year numbers too. Quarter 4 AH-64 Apache (New) 6 AH-64 Apache (Remanufactured) 10 CH-47 Chinook (New) 2 CH-47 Chinook (Renewed) 2 MH-139 3 Full year 2024 AH-64 Apache (New) 16 AH-64 Apache (Remanufactured) 34 CH-47 Chinook (New) 4... Read more
13-Jan-2025Source: GE Aerospace
GE Aerospace received an order for 210 T700 engines to power the 96 Boeing AH-64E Apache Guardian helicopters for the Polish Armed Forces. “This T700 engine is the engine of choice for medium-sized helicopters with its exceptional performance, reliability, and durability,” said Amy Gowder, President and CEO of Defense & Systems at GE Aerospace. “This... Read more
13-Jan-2025Source: US DoD
Airbus U.S. Space & Defense Inc., Arlington, Virginia, was awarded a $315,043,393 modification (P00171) to contract W58RGZ-22-C-0022 for UH-72 Lakota contractor logistics support and engineering services. Work will be performed in Grand Prairie, Texas, with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2025. Fiscal 2025 operation and maintenance, Army funds in the amount of $85,621,324... Read more
7-Jan-2025Source: US DoD
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a Lockheed Martin Co., Stratford, Connecticut, is awarded a $59,934,651 modification (P00009) to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price, cost-plus-fixed-fee, cost reimbursable, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract (N0001923D0011). This modification increases the contract ceiling to provide continued integrated logistics support, sustaining engineering, spares support, material management, component overhaul, and training activities in support of sustaining the VH-92A... Read more
6-Jan-2025Source: US DoD
Lockheed Martin Corp., Rotary and Mission Systems, Owego, New York is awarded a $198,092,727 firm-fixed-price, cost-plus-fixed-fee, cost reimbursable, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract. This contract provides maintenance, program management, and logistics services to support through life support (TLS) services for 36 Royal Australian Navy (RAN) MH-60R aircraft. The TLS services enable the RAN to provide the necessary operational... Read more
6-Jan-2025Source: US DoD
Mercury Mission Systems LLC, Torrance, California, is awarded a $16,492,279 firm-fixed-price delivery order (N0001925F0066) against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N0001924G0003). This order procures five data transfer units, 102 removable storage modules, and 51 docking station cables in support of CV-22 aircraft for the Air Force; 277 data transfer units, 554 removable storage modules,... Read more
3-Jan-2025Source: US DoD
Longbow LLC, Orlando, Florida, was awarded a $10,696,220 modification (P00013) to contract W58RGZ-22-C-0053 for Apache AH-64D/E fired control radar. Work will be performed in Orlando, Florida, with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2025. Fiscal 2025 Army working capital fund funds in the amount of $10,696,220 were obligated at the time of the award.... Read more
3-Jan-2025Source: LOM Praha
LOM PRAHA sp will provide the Air Force of the Army of the Czech Republic with the services necessary for the operation of Mi-series helicopters until the end of 2031. At its Kbelsk Aircraft Plant, general repairs of the airframe, engines, reducers and other prescribed work are carried out on Mi-8/17/171 to extend the technical... Read more
3-Jan-2025Source: US DoD
Bell Textron Inc., Fort Worth, Texas, is awarded a $12,995,513 modification (P00007) to a cost-plus-fixed-fee order (N0001924F2602) against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N0001921G0012). This modification exercises options to provide continued program management, engineering, and logistics services for calendar year 2025 in support of modification integration and sustainment efforts for the AH-1Z Viper and... Read more
3-Jan-2025Source: US Air Force
Maxwell Air Force Base marked a historic moment Dec. 6, with the activation of the 24th Helicopter Squadron. Presiding official for the activation ceremony and assumption of command, Col. Lane Cook, 58th Operations Group commander, took a few minutes to discuss the importance of the ceremony. “I’m going to step back in time to set... Read more
3-Jan-2025Source: US DoD
Lockheed Martin, Orlando, Florida, was awarded a $71,620,674 modification (P00021) to contract W58RGZ-21-C-0016 for Apache attack helicopter depot-level support. Work will be performed in Orlando, Florida, with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2025. Fiscal 2010 Army working capital funds in the amount of $71,620,674 were obligated at the time of the award. U.S.... Read more
3-Jan-2025Source: US Air Force
Airmen of the 56th Rescue Squadron and 56th Rescue Generation Squadron flew the final mission for the Air Force’s Active Duty HH-60G Pave Hawk at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Dec. 18. The Pave Hawk played a vital role for the 31st Fighter Wing in its delivery of rapidly-deployable, worldwide combat rescue and reaction forces. Its... Read more
2-Jan-2025Source: KULR
KULR Technology Group, Inc. (NYSE American: KULR) (the “Company” or “KULR”), a leader in advanced thermal management and vibration reduction solutions, is pleased to announce its active collaboration with the U.S. Army to plan an in-depth evaluation of the KULR VIBE system for vibration reduction and optimal balance on AH-64E Apache and UH-60 Black Hawk... Read more
2-Jan-2025Source: DSCA
The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Egypt of Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) and related equipment for an estimated cost of $30 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today. The Government of Egypt... Read more
