Poland Halts Black Hawk Helicopter Deal
Poland has reportedly cancelled its planned procurement of 32 S-70i Black Hawk helicopters, citing evolving national security needs and changing geopolitical dynamics, the countrys Armament Agency confirmed on Friday. “Maybe it is necessary to acquire other equipment in its (helicopters) place such as drones, or tanks, or some kind of communication,”...
Malaysia to Lease 28 Helicopters from Leonardo
Leonardo and its Malaysian partner Weststar Aviation Services have signed an agreement for the delivery of up to 28 leased helicopters to the Malaysian government of various types, in a mix of firm orders and options, between 2026 and 2027. The order is billed as the most significant Government...
U.S. Approves $100M AW-119Kx Utility Helicopter Sale to Bosnia-Herzegovina
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Israel Signs $55M Deal with Elbit for Helicopter Defense Systems
The Israeli Ministry of Defense has signed a 200 million NIS (approximately $55 million) agreement with Elbit Systems to supply new defense systems for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Apache and Blackhawk helicopters
U.K. MOD Receives First Airbus H145 to Replace Retired Puma Fleet in...
The United Kingdom Ministry of Defence (MOD) has taken delivery of the first of six Airbus H145 helicopters, marking the start of a fleet replacement program for the now-retired Puma aircraft operating in Cyprus and Brunei. Ordered more than a year ago, the new H145 fleet will support overseas deployments, with...
Ahead of Trump's Visit, U.A.E. Approved to Buy Chinook Helicopters Worth $1.32B...
The United Arab Emirates has been approved to purchase six CH-47F Chinook helicopters in a potential
India Clears Army, Air Force ALH Dhruv Helicopters for Operations After Safety...
The Indian government has cleared the Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv fleet operated by the Indian Army and Air Force for full operations, nearly four months after grounding them in the wake of a fatal crash in Gujarat. The decision comes amid heightened tensions with Pakistan
Poland’s First Locally Built AW149 Helicopter Takes Flight
Poland's first domestically assembled AW149 armed utility helicopter has made its maiden flight, marking a key step in the countrys ongoing military modernization program. The flight took place on 14 April at the PZL-Świdnik facility, Leonardo's Polish subsidiary, and was officially announced on 24 April
Kyrgyzstan Buys 2 South Korean KUH-1 Surion Helicopters Worth $71M
Kyrgyzstan has acquired two KUH-1 helicopters from South Korea for $71 million to boost its national search and rescue capabilities, according to a statement from the Kyrgyz Ministry of Defense. The helicopters, designed specifically for search and rescue missions, will be added to an existing fleet that includes H-125 and H-145 models previously procured
Netherlands to Upgrade Apache/Chinook Helicopters, Acquire Maritime Drones and Armored Vehicles
The Netherlands is moving forward with a major military modernization effort that includes the acquisition of maritime drones, armored tracked vehicles, and upgrades to key helicopters, the Ministry of Defence
Rosoboronexport to Establish Service Center For Mi Helicopters in Peru
Russias Rosoboronexport (ROE) will soon open a full-fledged service center for Mi series of helicopters in Peru. In the run up to the International Defense Technology Exhibition (SITDEF) PERU 2025, which will be held from April 24 to 27 in Lima (Republic of Peru), ROE Director General Alexander Mikheev announced that the Mi helicopter repair facility will open “in the short term
U.S. Approves Sale of TH-73A Training Helicopters to Philippines for $120M...
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South Korean KF-16 Fleet Grounded After Jet Skids Off Runway During Alaska...
Chinese J-15 Fighter Has Close Call with Japanese Patrol Plane Monitoring PLA-N...
Hanwha Aerospace Wins $144M to Develop L-SAM-II High-Altitude Missile System
Saab Tests AI Co-Pilot in Gripen Fighter Jet for First Time
The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and Missiles
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles
Four-legged Robots Vs. Military Dogs
Four legged robots that resemble dogs are increasingly being seen in war zones and exercises for functions such as reconnaissance...
Lockheed Martin Faces Billions in F-35 Cuts Under U.S. Policy Shift
Americas policy of controlling F-35 usage, spares, and maintenance—combined with President Donald Trumps threats of trade wars with Europe, halted...
Russian Su-57 and Chinese J-20 as Alternatives to the American F-35 Stealth Fighter
As the Russian Su-57 stealth fighter jet enters serial production, the debate over how it stacks up against the American...
