“The H-47 Chinook is a one of a kind platform capable of performing missions that other helicopters cannot. A contract award is expected in 2021 for the acquisition of 44 to 60 aircraft, including sustainment and training.“We’re pleased to have submitted our response and look forward to working with the BAAINBw and German industry to bring the best value proposition to the German Bundeswehr,” said Michael Hostetter, vice president of Boeing Defense, Space & Security in Germany. © Copyright 1986 - 2019 Aerotech News & Review Sites All Rights Reserved. The STH invitation to tender was issued on 24 June 2019 by the German procurement authority, specifically, the Federal … As the world’s most proven heavy lift helicopter, the Chinook has a track record of on-time delivery and first time quality, with the lowest operating and acquisition costs and a technology roadmap that will keep it relevant for decades to come.“We are committed to having the sustainment and training as well as parts of the production done in Germany,” said Dr. Michael Haidinger, president of Boeing Germany. „Seit Jahrzehnten ist Airbus Helicopters der deutsche Spezialist für Wartung, Instandsetzung und Modernisierung schwerer Transporthubschrauber. It is a proven multi-mission heavy lift helicopter with advanced technology that meets the German requirements.”Today, there are more than 950 Chinook aircraft operating in 20 countries, including eight NATO member countries (the Netherlands, Italy, Greece, Spain, Turkey, UK, Canada, and the United States). Heavy Transport Helicopter for Long-Haul Operations: CH-53K Masters the Art of Inflight Refuelling with KC-130JRheinmetall, which has partnered with Sikorsky to complete for the replacement of the German Army’s CH-53G heavy lift helicopters, is highlighting the CH-53K King Stallion’s in-flight refueling capability as a game-changing new capability. The response was submitted yesterday, 13 January. (USMC photo) Wir haben dafür die notwendige Infrastruktur, exzellent ausgebildete Fachleute und können die Versorgung für alle Muster der Bundeswehr sicherstellen.“ Über Airbus Airbus ist ein weltweit führendes Unternehmen im Bereich Luft- und … The response was submitted yesterday, 13 January. The Chinook will provide immediate interoperability to Germany while meeting a wide range of mission needs. News and ad copy deadline is noon on the Tuesday prior to publication.

In Germany the CH-53K is now in the running for the Bundeswehr’s “Schwerer Transporthubschrauber STH” procurement project; the decision as to which heavy transport helicopter to buy is expected to come at the beginning of 2021.

BERLIN, Germany, 14 January 2019 – Boeing [NYSA: BA] has submitted its response to the STH invitation to tender for Germany’s New Heavy Lift Helicopter program, also known as Schwerer Transporthubschrauber (STH). The publisher assumes no responsibility for error in ads other than space used. Lockheed Martin, October 29, 2019 - LEIPZIG, Germany - To support Germany’s "Schwerer Transporthubschrauber" (STH) heavy lift helicopter program, Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, and Rheinmetall announced today that they intend to set up a logistics and fleet management center at Leipzig/Halle Airport if the Bundeswehr selects the CH-53K as its next heavy-lift transport helicopter. The STH invitation to tender was issued on 24 June 2019 by the German procurement authority, specifically, the Federal Office of Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service […] Canada Receives Three Bids from US, Sweden for Fighter CompetitionSpain Agrees to Buy 7 Airbus Aircraft and 40 Helos in Exchange for Fewer Job LossesUS Marine Corps Shuts Down Tank Units, Hauls Away M1A1sPentagon Says China, Russia Nearing Status as US Nuclear PeersKMW Wins €280M Bundeswehr Order for Leguan Bridge LayersBritish MPs to Probe Foreign Involvement in Defence Supply ChainUS Approves $126M Sale of 88 Fast Boats, Weapons to PhilippinesGermany Dissolves Special Forces Company Over Far Right LinksSwiss Army Chooses Indago 3 Small UAVs for Tactical ReconnaissancePLA Navy H-6G and H-6J Bombers Train in South China SeaPeru Renews Viking Support Contract for Twin OttersPentagon CIO Efforts Driven by National Defense StrategyTriumph to Provide Aftermarket Services to GAL in Mid-EastFinal Australian F-18 Hornet Completes Deep MaintenanceNorth Korea says tested 'super-large' rocket launchersNorth Korea says tested 'super-large' rocket launchersNorth Korea fires two 'ballistic missiles' into seaNorth Korea fires two 'ballistic missiles' into seaIn Colombia, fleet of cartel narco-subs poses challenge for navySaudi jet 'downing' in Yemen stirs alarm over Huthi weaponryItalian Minister Confirms Sale of Two Frigates to Egypt; Two More May FollowPentagon Depends on Lockheed for F-35 Accounting and DataIndustry Submits New Offer for EuroDrone: Dassault CEOThe Littoral Combat Ship Shows the Folly of ConcurrencyUS Should Welcome Open Discussion of NATO’s Nuclear StrategySpeed Kills: The Danger of Rushing Weapons into ProductionF-35 Block 4 Upgrade Slides Two Years As Cost Increases by $1.5 Bn: GAOF-35 Production Costs to Drop But Sustainment Costs to Increase: PentagonShipyard Delivers First Borei-A SSBN to Russian NavyItaly Clears Initial Order for 40 Centauro II Tank DestroyersUS Releases More Details About MiG-29s, Su-24s It Says Were Flown to LibyaUS Approves $1.2Bn Patriot PAC-3 Missile Package for KuwaitGE Delivers First F414 Engine for South Korea’s KF-X Fighter ProgramBoeing Resumes 737 MAX Production, Announces First 6,700 LayoffsNew French Army H160M Helicopter to Enter Service Two Years EarlyTwo Royal Navy Missile Submarines Sidelined by Technical ProblemsBombardier Closes $550M Sale of the CRJ Program to MitsubishiUK Statement on Resuming Arms Exports to Saudi ArabiaEU Commissioners Call for United, Resilient and Sovereign EuropeEuropean Defence Should Not Be A Casualty of Covid-19Director Capability Speaks on Future of British ArmyHead of Finland’s H-X Fighter Program Details Fly-OffsUS Undersecretary Lord Briefing on Defense Acquisition