RIDLEY PARK, PA - Boeing has been awarded a firm-fixed-price delivery order valued at $877 million. This contract covers the acquisition of MH-47G rotary wing aircraft to support U.S. Special Operations Command. The majority of the work will take place in Ridley Park, Pennsylvania, with completion expected by November 2030.

The MH-47G is the upgraded version of the U.S. Army Special Operations Command MH-47D/E helicopters, incorporating CH-47F technology improvements and new-build aircraft. It features advanced avionics, enhanced survivability systems, infrared-suppressing engines, and mission-specific equipment such as FLIR, multimode radar, FRIES, and defensive armament. Future upgrades under the CH-47F Block 2 program will increase payload capacity, range, and overall performance.

Source: Department of War
Associated URL: https://www.war.gov/News/Contracts/Contract/Article/4339288/

SEOUL - The Korean National Police Agency has ordered one Airbus H225 helicopter, becoming a new Airbus customer. The multi-purpose H225 will support a broad range of public service missions, with primary roles in law enforcement and counterterrorism. It will also bolster national emergency response through search and rescue, humanitarian assistance, and disaster-relief operations.

Airbus highlighted the selection as a significant addition to its regional customer base, noting the H225’s reputation as a reliable, high-performance platform. Part of the Super Puma family, the H225 is known for strong performance in demanding conditions, long range, and high payload capacity. Its advanced avionics and autopilot systems enhance safety and reduce pilot workload during complex missions.

Globally, more than 360 H225 and H225M helicopters are in service, with nearly 980,000 accumulated flight hours. Current military operators include Brazil, France, Hungary, Indonesia, Iraq, Kuwait, Malaysia, Mexico, the Netherlands, Singapore, and Thailand.

Source: Airbus
Associated URL: https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2025-11-korean-national-police-agency-orders-airbus-h225-helicopter
Author: Airbus 

SEOUL - The Korean National Police Agency has ordered a single Airbus H225, adding a heavy-lift helicopter to its fleet to support missions such as security operations, transport, and emergency response.

The new aircraft is intended to boost the agency’s operational flexibility and overall capability, complementing its existing mix of more than 30 helicopters currently used across a range of law-enforcement and public-safety roles.

Source: Flight Global
Associated URL: https://www.flightglobal.com/helicopters/korean-national-police-orders-single-h225/165461.article
Author: Greg Waldron