Britain Awards £1bn Leonardo Helicopter Contract, Safeguarding 3,300 UK Aerospace Jobs Aviation News – The UK government has awarded a £1 billion contract to Leonardo to supply 23 new medium-lift military helicopters, protecting 3,300 jobs at its Yeovil production site and strengthening Britain’s domestic aerospace industry. The deal, announced in London on March 2, secures the future of the helicopter manufacturing facility in Yeovil, southwest England, long considered Britain’s last remaining military rotorcraft plant.

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Spain Orders 100 Airbus Helicopters to Modernise Defence and Security Fleet 100 Airbus helicopters through its Ministry of Defence, marking a major step in modernising national defence and security capabilities. The move strengthens fleet readiness while reinforcing long-term industrial cooperation with Airbus. The procurement is being managed by the Directorate General for Armament and Material (DGAM) under four separate contracts announced as part of the National Helicopter Plan unveiled in May. The program is designed to replace aging platforms and standardise rotary-wing assets across Spain’s armed forces and security services, improving operational efficiency and lifecycle management.

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Greece Secures €50 Million Support Deal to Boost NH90 Helicopter Fleet Readiness Aviation News – Greece has signed a €50 million follow-on support contract with NH Industries to strengthen the operational availability of its NH90 military helicopter fleet. The Greek Ministry of Defence and NH Industries finalized the agreement following the recent delivery of the 20th and final NH90 to the Hellenic Army. Covering a five-year period, the contract establishes a dedicated support ecosystem to ensure reliable access to spare parts, maintenance, and technical services—an essential step after years of limited availability and logistical challenges.

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Belgium Expands H145 Helicopter Fleet With Five New Aircraft for Police and Military Use Aviation News – Belgium has ordered five additional Airbus H145 helicopters, strengthening both its Police Air Support Unit and the Armed Forces as part of a broader fleet modernization effort. Belgium’s latest procurement brings the total H145 order to 22 aircraft—15 designated for the Air Force and 7 for the Police. The new police helicopters will replace the ageing fleet of two MD520s and five MD902s, marking a full transition to the H145 platform across national air support operations.

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Korean National Police Orders Airbus H225 to Strengthen Public Service Operations Aviation News – The Korean National Police Agency has ordered an Airbus H225 helicopter, becoming a new Airbus customer as it expands its aviation capabilities for national security and emergency missions. The acquisition marks a significant development for the agency, which is enhancing its fleet to support a broad spectrum of public service operations. The H225 purchase establishes a new partnership with Airbus and reflects the government’s continued investment in versatile, high-performance aircraft to support safety and security initiatives across the country.

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Germany Orders 60 CH-47F Block II Helicopters in $900 Million US Army Deal Aviation News – The US Army has awarded Boeing a contract valued at nearly $900 million to supply 60 CH-47F Block II cargo helicopters to Germany, marking a major modernization step for the Luftwaffe’s heavy-lift fleet. The agreement, executed under a foreign military sales framework, supports Germany’s plan to retire its aging CH-53G Sea Stallion aircraft. The selection of the CH-47F Block II follows Germany’s decision to upgrade its air mobility capabilities amid evolving defense requirements and growing commitments within NATO.

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Greece OKs UH-60M Black Hawk Purchase
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