Luftwaffe

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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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  Northrop Grumman CIRCM Protection for Germany’s Chinooks

  Mar 5, 2026 · Northrop Grumman will provide its Common Infrared Countermeasures (CIRCM) system to Germany’s new CH-47 Chinook helicopters, enhancing aircraft survivability.
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  Boeing to Begin Production of German Chinook Helicopters

  Nov 19, 2025 · The US Department of War has kick-started production of 60 CH-47F Block II Chinook heavy-lift helicopters for Germany with an initial contract awarded to Boeing, marking a major step in the country’s EUR 7 billion STH modernization program.
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  German Air Force Familiarizes with Chinook via Dutch Allies

  Apr 23, 2024 · The arrival of a Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) Boeing CH-47F Chinook at Holzdorf marks the beginning of the familiarization process for Luftwaffe crews with their forthcoming helicopter, slated to replace the CH-53G
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  Germany Orders 62 (+20) Airbus H145M

  Dec 14, 2023 · Germany signed a contract for 62 (+20 options) Airbus H145M helicopters based on the five-bladed H145D3. The German Army will receive 57 of these to replace the Tiger gunships, while the Luftwaffe will receive the remaining five for its special forc
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  Germany Approves Boeing Chinook Deal

  Jul 9, 2023 · German parliament approves 8 billion Euro deal for 60 Boeing Chinook heavy-lift helicopters