Internationale Helicopter ontwikkelingen

[Mourning]

Gelukkig kunnen wij op termijn ook nog onze token-forces inbrengen. Daar zullen ze vast erg blij mee zijn...

[Harald]

Poland buying 96 AH-64E Apaches, as modernization spending spree continues

https://breakingdefense.com/2022/09/poland-buying-96-ah-64e-apaches-as-modernization-spending-spree-continues/

[Parera]

Via twitter @Kustwacht_nl

De nieuwe helikopter van de Kustwacht is geland op Den Helder Airport. De kustwachthelikopter is tijdelijk in Den Helder voor keuringen en checks. De tweede wordt nu gebouwd en getest in Italië. Vanaf november worden ze operationeel ingezet. #kustwacht #bristowgroup

[Huzaar1]

Ben benieuwd of ze in Polen zoveel vliegers en grondpersoneel hebben om alle AH-64E operationeel te kunnen houden en dat niet de helft staat opgeslagen.

Deze 96 stuks is ruim het drievoudige t.o.v. de hoeveelheid Mil Mi-24 Hind.

Vraag ik me ook af.. kan alle getallen niet plaatsen. Hoe denk je die duizenden aan te schaffen tanks,, artillerie en voertuigen moeten worden bemand en onderhouden... gaan ze iedereen het leger in dwingen?

[Sparkplug]

Ben benieuwd of ze in Polen zoveel vliegers en grondpersoneel hebben om alle AH-64E operationeel te kunnen houden en dat niet de helft staat opgeslagen.

Deze 96 stuks is ruim het drievoudige t.o.v. de hoeveelheid Mil Mi-24 Hind.

[Zander]

Ze zijn natuurlijk heel blij dat Oekraïne stand houdt. Het had ook anders kunnen aflopen. En Polen is deels van Rusland geweest. Ze zijn één van de weinigen die de waarschuwing door Rusland echt goed hebben begrepen en er dus ook naar handelen.

Jammerlijk is de urgentie hier nog steeds niet volledig duidelijk. Er zou hier ook wel een schepje bovenop mogen. Die 2% BBP is natuurlijk een uit de lucht gegrepen percentage, op geen enkele manier strategisch onderbouwd.

[Enforcer]

Ze lopen Frankrijk, Duitsland en de UK voorbij vwbt land- en luchtmacht....

Ze zijn natuurlijk heel blij dat Oekraïne stand houdt. Het had ook anders kunnen aflopen. En Polen is deels van Rusland geweest. Ze zijn één van de weinigen die de waarschuwing door Rusland echt goed hebben begrepen en er dus ook naar handelen.

[Umbert]

Tjonge. Waar betalen ze dit dan van...

Misschien iets minder de hand op de knip houdend,  En wetende dat de grote broer de VS ism NAVO ook achter deze deal staat.

[Zander]

Tjonge. Waar betalen ze dit dan van...

De corona centjes die recentelijk richting Polen zijn gaan rollen vermoed ik.

[Huzaar1]

Tjonge. Waar betalen ze dit dan van...

[Zander]

Ik weet niet of dit in het juiste topic staat?

KIELCE, Poland — Today's surprise announcement that Poland would purchase 96 AH-64E Apache helicopters headlined the 30th annual International Defense Industry Exhibition (MSPO) here, but it was far from the only deal announced during the conference.


https://breakingdefense.com/2022/09/poland-buying-96-ah-64e-apaches-as-modernization-spending-spree-continues/?amp=1

Ze lopen Frankrijk, Duitsland en de UK voorbij vwbt land- en luchtmacht....

[DvdW]

Ik weet niet of dit in het juiste topic staat?

KIELCE, Poland — Today's surprise announcement that Poland would purchase 96 AH-64E Apache helicopters headlined the 30th annual International Defense Industry Exhibition (MSPO) here, but it was far from the only deal announced during the conference.


https://breakingdefense.com/2022/09/poland-buying-96-ah-64e-apaches-as-modernization-spending-spree-continues/?amp=1

[Harald]

Bell has proposed license production of AH-1Z with Korean Air

The South Korean Marine Corps is shopping for an attack helicopter and Bell is proposing to license build its AH-1Z with Korean Air in order to secure the contract.

The disclosure of Bell's proposal to South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) was made by People Power Party lawmaker Han Ki-ho.

Han said this was Bell's third attempt to offer license production of the AH-1Z to South Korea. He said two e-mails sent by Bell in October and November last regarding the proposal were ignored by DAPA.

While the plan is to acquire an attack variant of the KAI Marineon to meet the Marines' requirements, President Yoon Suk-yeol had said during his election campaign that he will equip the Marine Corps with "weapons with proven battle capabilities."

http://alert5.com/2022/09/07/bell-has-proposed-license-production-of-ah-1z-with-korean-air/#more-95098


https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2022/09/05/national/defense/Korea-Bell-Viper/20220905170417393.html

[Harald]

$503 Million FMS Contract Signed For Extra Aussie MH-60R Helos

The U.S Navy awarded Lockheed Martin a $503 million ($A730 million) foreign military sales (FMS) contract for additional MH-60R helicopters for the Commonwealth of Australia on August 30th.

The contract award follows U.S. State Department approval for Australia to procure up to 12 MH-60R helicopters and associated subsystems last year.

The 12 aircraft are being acquired for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) under Project Sea 9100 Phase 1 (Embarked Logistics Support Helicopter Capability) to replace the RAN's six MRH-90 Taipans which are being phased out due to the cost of maintenance. 

According to the then Minister for Defence Industry, Melissa Price, the rationalization of the maritime helicopter fleet will deliver operational efficiencies for the Royal Australian Navy.

"Navy already operates Romeo helicopters and using a single type of helicopter for all maritime roles offers value-for-money and significant efficiencies through the use of common maintenance, training, and other sustainment services."

The additional aircraft will also help the RAN Fleet Air Arm (FAA) generate more operational flights for shipboard deployment as the Navy's number of surface combatants expands in the coming years. 

https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2022/09/503-million-fms-signed-for-extra-aussie-mh-60r-helos/

[Harald]

An Australian deal for 40 Black Hawks draws closer

The US has approved the sale of 40 Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters to Australia, Washington DC announced on 25 August.

The notification from the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) puts another nail in the coffin of the Australian Army's European helicopter fleet. The new UH-60Ms will replace MRH90 Taipans, whereas its Tigers will be supplanted by AH-64E Apache Guardians.

If all components of the proposed sale are exercised, this Foreign Military Sale is valued at $1.95 billion.

Former defence minister Peter Dutton said late in 2021: 'The Black Hawk makes perfect sense, and they are much

The US has approved the sale of 40 Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters to Australia, Washington DC announced on 25 August.

The notification from the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) puts another nail in the coffin of the Australian Army's European helicopter fleet. The new UH-60Ms will replace MRH90 Taipans, whereas its Tigers will be supplanted by AH-64E Apache Guardians.

If all components of the proposed sale are exercised, this Foreign Military Sale is valued at $1.95 billion.

Former defence minister Peter Dutton said late in 2021: 'The Black Hawk makes perfect sense, and they are much

https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/air-warfare/an-australian-deal-for-40-black-hawks-draws-closer/

https://www.dsca.mil/press-media/major-arms-sales/australia-uh-60m-black-hawk-helicopters