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 has handed over first two of six
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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
The first AH-64E Apache attack reconnaissance helicopter for the Australian Army has reached the final assembly stage at Boeings production facility in Mesa, Arizona. Designated AT001, the helicopter is undergoing structural, electrical, and mechanical installations before entering flight testing later this year
The U.S
A South Korean Army KUH-1 Surion helicopter was destroyed by fire after an Israeli-made Heron drone collided with it during landing at an airfield in Yangju, Gyeonggi Province, on March 17,
South Korea has established an intergovernmental joint consultative body to coordinate the future development, acquisition, and operation of the KUH-1 Surion helicopter, with key ministries and agencies holding an inaugural meeting on March 19 at the Seoul Defense Convention. The
Sikorsky has introduced the S-92 Phase IV main gearbox, which includes an auxiliary lubrication system that automatically engages if primary oil pressure is lost, allowing helicopters to continue flying without immediate landing. The new gearbox has undergone over 800 hours of testing, with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification expected in 2025
The Portuguese Ministry of Defense has
The Royal Moroccan Air Force has received the first six AH-64E Apache attack helicopters from the United States, marking the beginning of deliveries under a 24-unit agreement signed in June 2020. According to
Poland has signed a