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...
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...
U.S. Approves Sale of TH-73A Training Helicopters to Philippines for $120M...
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Spain Unveils Europe’s First Chinook CH-47F Simulator at Army Helicopter Academy...
Spain has inaugurated the first Chinook CH-47F helicopter simulator to be manufactured in Europe at the Helicopter Simulation Center (CESIHEL) of the Army Aviation Academy (ACAVIET), located at Colmenar Viejo. The Spanish Minister of Defense, Margarita Robles, and Secretary of State for Defense, Amparo Valcarce, visited the site on the occasion, joined by military authorities and Ángel Escribano, Executive Chairman of the Indra Group—the company behind the simulators development
Argentine Army Unveils Bell 407 GXi Helicopters
The Argentine Army has officially received two new Bell 407 GXi helicopters, replacing its aging SA 315B LAMA fleet after nearly five decades of service. The
India’s Russian Origin Mi-17 V5 Helicopters to Receive Locally-made Electronic Warfare Suites...
India Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) for the acquisition of Electronic Warfare (EW) Suites and aircraft modification kits for Russian origin Mi-17 V5 helicopters. The project for for the Indian Air Force (IAF)s Mi-17 V5 fleet will at an overall cost of Rs 2,385 crore ($260 million)
Indian MoD Approves $7.2B Deal with HAL for 156 Light Combat Helicopters
India's Ministry of Defence has finalized a contract worth INR 62,700 crore ($7.2 billion) with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for 156 Prachand Light Combat Helicopters (LCH), marking the largest helicopter acquisition in the country's history
Airbus Delivers First Two H-145M Helicopters to Cyprus National Guard
Airbus has handed over first two of six
U.S. to Integrate Israeli Avionics, EW Systems on Israel Air Force CH-53K...
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S.Korea’s DAPA Upgrades UH- 60 Helicopter Simulator
The Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has upgraded the UH-60 helicopter simulator used by the South Korean Army, enhancing its training capabilities for tactical and emergency situations. The
Dark Eagle Hypersonic Missile Tested in Secretive U.S. Launch from Cape Canaveral...
Kim Jong-un Attends Launch of 5,000-Ton Destroyer at North Korean Naval Shipyard
India Closer to Hypersonic Weapon: DRDO Conducts Second Test of Scramjet Engine
Poland’s First Locally Built AW149 Helicopter Takes Flight
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...
