Airbus Helicopters and Quantum Systems have taken a new step toward transforming military helicopters into platforms capable of responding to one of the most urgent threats in modern conflicts: drones.
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Romania approves purchase of H225M Caracal helicopters in contract worth nearly €852 million
The Romanian Parliament has approved the acquisition of 12 H225M Caracal multi-role helicopters from Airbus Helicopters, in a contract valued at €852 million, or about US$1 billion.
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British Army receives new H145 Jupiter HC Mk2 helicopters in Brunei
New Airbus aircraft will be used for jungle training, medical evacuation, troop transport, and operational support missions, replacing part of the roles previously performed by the Puma HC2
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Poland launches multimillion maintenance center for Apache helicopters
Poland has begun the construction of an industrial maintenance center dedicated to AH-64E Apache helicopters, in another move to expand its military capabilities and sustain the operation of one of the most powerful attack fleets in Europe.
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Argentine Navy to receive new Leonardo AW109M helicopters
Argentina has taken another step in the modernization of its naval aviation by making the first payment for the purchase of new Leonardo AW109M helicopters, which will be assigned to the Argentine Navy.
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Bell delivers first modernized AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom for testing in the United States
Bell Textron has announced the completion of the first two AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom aircraft modernized under the SPINE (Structural and Power Improvements for NextGen Effects) program, an initiative by the United States Marine Corps aimed at evolving the H-1 fleet for modern combat environments.
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Wildcat helicopters sent to Cyprus to counter drone threat in the Mediterranean
Helicopters from the 815 Naval Air Squadron were transported by an RAF C-17 to the Akrotiri base to reinforce defenses against drones.
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AH-1S Cobra helicopter crashes during training in South Korea, killing two
An AH-1S Cobra attack helicopter of the South Korean Army crashed during a training flight on the morning of Monday, February 9, 2026, resulting in the deaths of both crew members on board.
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Sweden and Denmark invest more than US$230 million in Tridon Mk2 air defense for Ukraine
Sweden and Denmark have announced that they will supply Ukraine with TRIDON Mk2 air defense systems, with deliveries expected within up to one year.
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United States approves sale of 30 AH-64E Apache helicopters to Israel for US$ 3.8 billion
The United States has approved the potential sale of 30 AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopters to Israel, in a deal estimated at up to US$ 3.8 billion.
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New MH-139 Grey Wolf helicopter debuts in real-world nuclear security mission at Malmstrom
Two MH-139 Grey Wolf helicopters, assigned to the 40th Helicopter Squadron, completed on January 8, 2026, their first operational mission escorting an intercontinental ballistic missile Minuteman III (ICBM) convoy.
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Understand why the U.S. did not use stealth Black Hawks in the operation to capture Maduro
The absence of stealth Black Hawk helicopters in Operation Absolute Determination, which resulted in the capture of Nicolás Maduro, drew attention for contrasting with the mission that eliminated Osama bin Laden in 2011. Although planning followed a similar logic, the Venezuelan context presented far more complex challenges.
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