8 days agoBoeing Secures $55.4M Contract for MH-47G Flight Control Enhancements
The USSOCOM has awarded Boeing a **$55.4 million** contract to implement the Active Parallel Actuator System on MH-47G Block II Chinook helicopters. This investment aims to improve pilot safety and the operational effectiveness of the **160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment** through advanced flight-control technology, with completion expected by **August 2033**.
31 days agoU.S. Army Awards $115M Contract for UH-72B Lakota Helicopters
The U.S. Army has awarded Airbus a **$115 million** contract to deliver **10 UH-72B Lakota helicopters** from **2027 to 2029**, with an option for two more units. This deal enhances the Army National Guard’s capabilities in crucial mission areas, reflecting ongoing investments in rotary-wing aviation.
79 days agoCanada Halts $800 Million Griffon Helicopter Upgrade Amid Technical Issues
Canada's Department of National Defence has suspended the $800 million upgrade contract for CH-146 Griffon helicopters due to significant technical challenges. The ongoing sustainment contract of approximately $2.2 billion remains active, signaling potential future procurement opportunities as the government plans to replace the fleet.