https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/defence-helicopter/Defence Helicopter Newsen-gbSun, 24 May 2026 00:26:32 +0000https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/defence-helicopter/germany-to-send-ws-61-westland-sea-king-helicopters-to-ukraine/Germany to send WS-61 Westland Sea King helicopters to UkraineShephard News Teamhttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/defence-helicopter/germany-to-send-ws-61-westland-sea-king-helicopters-to-ukraine/Defence Helicopterhttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/ZE418_-_86_Westland_WS-61_Sea_King_ASaC7_cn_WA956_Royal_Navy._10479668856.jpgGermany has committed to sending Ukraine six of its 21 retiring WS-61 Westland Sea King multirole, amphibious helicopters.https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/defence-helicopter/boeing-secures-270-million-deal-to-advance-us-special-operations-mh-47g-chinook-modernisation/Boeing secures $271 million to advance modernisation of US Special Operations' MH-47G ChinookShephard News Teamhttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/defence-helicopter/boeing-secures-270-million-deal-to-advance-us-special-operations-mh-47g-chinook-modernisation/Defence Helicopterhttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/chinook_ch_47g_defence_news_us_special_forces_helicopter.webpBoeing has clinched a major contract modification to further its backing of the US Special Operations Command’s MH-47G Chinook aircraft modernisation effort.https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/defence-helicopter/dubai-airshow-2023-korean-homegrown-helicopters-make-international-debut/Dubai Airshow 2023: South Korean homegrown helicopters make international debutNorbert Neumannhttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/defence-helicopter/dubai-airshow-2023-korean-homegrown-helicopters-make-international-debut/Defence Helicopterhttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/Korean-Light-Armed-Helicopter-LAH-480x308.webpTwo KAI helicopters, the KUH-1E utility helicopter and the Light Attack Helicopter (LAH), have taken centre stage at the Dubai Airshow 2023.https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/defence-helicopter/italian-navy-receives-nh90-deliveries/Italian Navy receives final NH90 helicopterShephard News Teamhttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/defence-helicopter/italian-navy-receives-nh90-deliveries/Defence Helicopterhttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/Luni_46th-SH-90A.jpgThe Italian Navy now boasts a fleet of 56 NH90 helicopters comprising 46 SH-90As and 10 MH-90As.https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/defence-helicopter/argentina-plans-to-buy-aw109-and-ch-46-sea-knight-helicopters/Argentina seeks AW109 and CH-46 Sea Knight helicoptersShephard News Teamhttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/defence-helicopter/argentina-plans-to-buy-aw109-and-ch-46-sea-knight-helicopters/Defence Helicopterhttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/720h_q95.webpThe Argentinian Air Force (FAA) and the Argentinian Naval Aviation Command (COAN) are looking for options to upgrade their helicopter fleets.https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/defence-helicopter/lockheed-to-produce-about-40-of-black-hawks-on-uk-soil-with-nmh-win-says-company-at-dsei-2023/DSEI 2023: Lockheed to produce about 40% of Black Hawks on UK soil if it wins NMH contestNorbert Neumannhttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/defence-helicopter/lockheed-to-produce-about-40-of-black-hawks-on-uk-soil-with-nmh-win-says-company-at-dsei-2023/Defence Helicopterhttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/H-60M-Black-Hawk.jpgLockheed Martin promises a boost to the British job market and export opportunities, while strengthening ties with Poland and positioning the UK for a future in rotorcraft technology in the event of a New Medium Helicopter competition triumph.https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/defence-helicopter/kai-and-airbus-helicopters-ink-a-supply-contract-for-lah-and-kuh-helicopters/KAI and Airbus Helicopters ink a supply contract for LAH and KUH helicoptersGordon Arthurhttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/defence-helicopter/kai-and-airbus-helicopters-ink-a-supply-contract-for-lah-and-kuh-helicopters/Defence Helicopterhttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/LAH_-_small_VnEYHzX.jpgAirbus Helicopters and KAI have agreed a contract covering the supply of helicopter components for the latter over the next decade.https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/defence-helicopter/ccc-dart-aerospace-to-deliver-high-lift-heliporter-to-us-navy/Dart Aerospace to supply high-lift heliporter to US NavyShephard News Teamhttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/defence-helicopter/ccc-dart-aerospace-to-deliver-high-lift-heliporter-to-us-navy/Defence Helicopterhttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/220517-N-DU622-2187_0.jpgThe Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC) is has been awarded an indefinite-delivery indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract by the US DoD to provide a high-lift heliporter designed and manufactured by Dart Aerospace to the USN.https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/defence-helicopter/indonesia-signs-mou-for-s-70m-black-hawks/Indonesia signs MoU for S-70M Black HawksGordon Arthurhttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/defence-helicopter/indonesia-signs-mou-for-s-70m-black-hawks/Defence Helicopterhttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/Black_Hawk_-_small_a7VRGpn.jpgThe Indonesian military has turned its sights on S-70M Black Hawk helicopters, with the service never having bought platforms from Sikorsky before.https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/defence-helicopter/industry-awarded-new-contracts-for-australian-and-us-apache-attack-helicopter-work/Industry awarded new contracts for Australian and US Apache attack helicopter workShephard News Teamhttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/defence-helicopter/industry-awarded-new-contracts-for-australian-and-us-apache-attack-helicopter-work/Defence Helicopterhttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/ah-64_CHXrcLF.jpgLongbow LLC and Lockheed Martin have received new contracts to supply Longbow fire control radars to Australia, and refurbish US Army Target Acquisition Designation Sight/Pilot Night Vision Sensor (TADS/PNVS) equipment. Both systems equip the AH-64 Apache attack helicopter.