On 27 July, Bell Textron announced it secured a U.S. Navy contract valued at approximately $300 million to upgrade up to 49 Marine Corps H-1 helicopters. As part of the “SPINE” program, Bell will begin modifying 28 AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters and 21 UH-1Y Venom utility helicopters from mid-2027. Upgrades include new generators and electrical