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New Army helo engine still powering on despite uncertain future
The service's ITEP engine has continued to be tested in a Black Hawk helicopter, even powering it in forward flight at up to 4,000 feet.
By Jen Judson
Lockheed, Bell begin forging prototypes to compete for Army’s future armed recon aircraft
It's getting real for the Army's Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft program as companies competing begin to bend metal.
By Jen Judson
France orders beefed-up NH90 choppers for special operations
An industry consortium led by Airbus is incorporating new features into the helicopter, meant to facilitate commando operations.
By Christina Mackenzie
Marine Corps CH-53K King Stallion’s technical problems have been solved, maker says
The CH-53K is scheduled to join Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron One on Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, by the end of October.
By Philip Athey
Germany walks away from Lockheed, Boeing cargo helicopter offers
The surprise decision halts an acquisition race that was scheduled to a see a contract awarded in 2021.
Italy eyes path into US Army’s next-gen helo program, thanks to EU pandemic-relief fund
The so-called FVL program to build next-generation helicopters is currently being pursued by the United States only, but is listed as a possible target for Italian investment in a document drawn up by Italy’s industry ministry and seen by Defense News.
By Tom Kington
Bell hopes Czech helicopter deal will spur regional expansion
With 12 copters scheduled to be produced for the Czech Air Force until November 2023, the U.S. manufacturer is on the prowl for further aircraft orders across the region.
Airbus unveils B-model Lakota helos to enter US Army fleet next year
A new Lakota will join the Army National Guard in 2021.
By Jen Judson
Airbus reveals H145M bid plan for Australian special forces helo competition
With its bid, Airbus will become the second contender in the competition, behind an industry team of Bell and Babcock Australia.
Here’s why Britain is struggling to form a fully effective carrier strike group
Britain’s Royal Navy took delivery of two new aircraft carriers, but a government report on the ships achieving operational capability has laid bare some obstacles toward making a fully effective carrier strike group.
Senate bill adds funding for Army helicopter program and to buy more drones
The Senate Armed Services Committee has shown its support for the FLRAA program.
By Aaron Mehta