UH-1Y Venom

Jul- 2026 -

28 July

210818-N-MZ836-1491 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 18, 2021) From front to back, a AH-1Z Viper helicopter and UH-1Y Venom attached to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 167, a MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28 and a CH-53E Super Stallion attached to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461 idle on the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) Aug. 18, 2021. U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Army, and Navy helicopters integrate with U.S. Navy vessels to maintain flight deck landing and take-off proficiencies and qualifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jesse Schwab)

Bell to Power Up US Marine Corps H-1 Helicopters for Future Mission Systems

Bell has secured a $33.64-million contract to upgrade the structural and power systems of the US Marine Corps' Viper and Venom helicopters.

8 July

Air

Bea Castañeda

UH-1Y Venom: The Modern Utility Workhorse of the US Marine Corps

Built to replace an aging fleet and outperform it in every category, the UH-1Y Venom has become the Marine Corps' go-to workhorse for speed, range, and survivability in expeditionary operations.

May- 2026 -

10 May

Sea

Bea Castañeda

Inside the San Antonio-Class Amphibious Transport Dock

This guide breaks down the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock, a floating launchpad that moves US Marines, aircraft, and landing craft from sea to shore.

Apr- 2026 -

21 April

Business

Inder Singh Bisht

Bell Sets Up Ukraine Unit to Back H-1 Helicopter Sales

Bell has launched a Ukrainian subsidiary to support its sale of AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom rotorcraft to the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

Oct- 2025 -

21 October

Europe

Rojoef Manuel

Ukraine Eyes Bell Textron’s Viper, Venom Helicopters Under New Cooperation Pact

Bell Textron has signed several letters of intent with Ukraine in Washington, DC to explore potential helicopter supply and industrial collaboration.

Jul- 2023 -

10 July

Air

Rojoef Manuel

Bell Textron to Provide In-Country Maintenance for Czech Venom, Viper Helicopters

The US Navy has awarded Bell Textron a contract to provide local aircraft maintenance for the Czech Republic’s Venom and Viper helicopters.

Nov- 2019 -

12 November

Business

Staff Writer With AFP

Czech Republic to buy 12 Bell military helicopters for $630 million

NATO member the Czech Republic said it would buy 12 Bell aircraft – 8 UH-1Y Venom multi-purpose and 4 AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters

May- 2019 -

7 May

Business

Staff Writer With AFP

Czech Republic cleared to buy UH-60M Black Hawk or AH-1Z Viper helicopters

The US State Department approved the sale to the Czech Republic of either 12 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters or four AH-1Z plus UH-1Y utility helicopters

Oct- 2017 -

23 October

Business

Fergus Kelly

1

$575 million UH-1Y utility helicopter sale to Czech Republic approved by US State Dept

The U.S. State Dept approved the estimated $575 million sale to the Czech Republic of 12 UH-1Y utility helicopters, including onboard systems and suppor

Trends Shaping the Defense World

JOIN 100,000+ FOR DEFENSE NEWS, TRENDS & INSIGHTS