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Warsaw is looking to translate large fighter, helicopter and weapons purchases into a stronger defense industrial footprint.

The discussions are still at an early stage, said Adam Hodges, head of business development for Boeing’s vertical lift program.

Senate appropriators are seeking to reverse some of the Pentagon’s proposed development cutbacks as part of an $852.2 billion fiscal 2025 defense spending bill.

Germany says it now expects its umbrella contract for Boeing CH-47F Chinooks to be signed several months later than planned.

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

Piasecki Aircraft has inducted the first four CH-46 helicopters to be upgraded under a joint program with commercial operator Columbia Helicopters.

Boeing on June 28 delivered the first CH-47F Block II Chinook helicopter to the U.S. Army.

The V-22 fleet will not be fully mission capable until mid-2025 as the aircraft return to flight with strict restrictions and tests of a new clutch beginning.

The Dutch Defense Ministry has given the green light to upgrade electronic warfare suites on its AH-64, CH-47 and NH90 helicopters, the government says.

The death of Iran’s president in a helicopter crash has renewed the conversation around the efficacy of western-led sanctions campaign against Tehran, while underscoring the rickety state of Iranian airpower.

Cancellation of the U.S. Army’s scout helicopter program is driving focus on UAS and uncrewed teaming.

In 2008 Piasecki and Boeing revealed they had worked together on a “minimum” modification of the Chinook, called the Tilt Duct CH-47.

U.S. Army is beginning a plan to tailor each of its Combat Aviation Brigades (CAB) to individual missions.

Boeing will in the coming weeks deliver the first procurement the heavy-lift CH-47F Block II Chinook helicopters to the U.S. Army.

Surprise Chinese attack helicopter appearance highlights worldwide trend despite increase in low-altitude threats.

Acquisitions of new helicopters and airborne early warning aircraft are funded, while other capabilities will be “explored.”

The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) Airbus H225Ms and Boeing CH-47F Chinooks have both attained Full Operational Capability (FOC).

Looming rotary-wing retirements across the Hellenic armed forces have attracted significant investment under the country’s defense recapitalization.

Boeing’s new leadership in Commercial Airplanes and at the top are likely just the beginning of major changes at the manufacturing giant.

The Indian Space Research Organization’s Pushpak reusable spaceplane autonomously landed on a runway.

Facing a reduction to its expected budget next year, the military cuts back on near-term aircraft procurement.

The realities of higher costs and program risk may not be enough to overcome the potential benefit of new technology.