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  CAE Delivers Prodigy IG for German CH-53GS Simulators

  Mar 31, 2026 · CAE delivers Prodigy Image Generator for CH-53GS simulators, boosting German Air Force training capabilities with advanced visual systems.
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  CH-53 Heavy Helicopter into Airbus Beluga Cargo Plane

  Sep 26, 2022 · A German Luftwaffe CH-53 heavy helicopter was successfully loaded into the A300-600ST Beluga cargo plane during tests performed at Airbus’ Manching site
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  German CH-53G Maintenance by Rheinmetall

  May 11, 2021 · Rheinmetall Aviation Services takes over maintenance of first two German Air Force (Luftwaffe) CH-53G transport helicopters at Diepholz Air Base
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  NH90 Replaced CH-53 in Afghanistan

  Dec 24, 2020 · Germany replaced their CH-53 helicopters deployed in Afghanistan with NH90. Bundeswehr heavy lift helicopters were first deployed 8 years ago
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  Elbit to Upgrade German CH-53 Self Protection Systems

  Feb 11, 2020 · Israeli Elbit to provide Radar Warning Receiver (RWR) and Electronic Warfare Controller (EWC) to upgrade self-protection systems for German CH‑53GS/GE helicopters
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  Esterline Avionics for Luftwaffe CH-53GS/GE

  Jun 19, 2017 · Esterline to supply Airbus its CMC Electronics brand Integrated Helicopter Solution for the upgrade of the German Air Force’s CH-53GS/GE