Japan To Use Sikorsky's S-76D Helicopter For SAR Operations
Japan has contracted with Sikorsky Aircraft to acquire 11 S-76D helicopters for Search and Rescue (SAR) operations by the Japan Coast Guard (JCG). The new helicopters were ordered in three contracts that were finalized between February 2012 and March 2013
Bell Helicopter To Showcase Aircraft Capabilities At Paris Air Show.
Bell Helicopter will display a number of aircraft and share program updates at the 2013 Paris Air Show next week. Demonstration flights will highlight two industry-leading Bell aircraft, the Bell 429 and Bell 407GX, and showcase their capabilities
Eurocopter X3 Rotorcraft Breaks Speed Record
Eurocopter announed today that it recently flight tested its X3 compound rotorcraft and successfully broke helicopter unoffcial speed records. The French helicopter-maker says that the X3 on 7 June, attained 255kt (472km/h) conducted at around 10,000ft (3,050m) over Istres air base in southern France
India To Supply MI-Series Choppers To Tajikistan
India will provide medium-left choppers to Tajikistan (and plans to dedicate a hospital) in order to built “strategic” ties between the two countries. The decision to provide the Russian-origin MI-series choppers come after Tajikistan President Emomali Rahmon's visit to India last August, officials said
Eurocopter Wins Three Year UK Helicopter Support Contract
Eurocopter announced that it will continue maintaining the United Kingdoms military helicopter capabilities after winning a three-year support contract for the fleet of 24 Royal Air Force Puma Mk2 helicopters being upgraded by the company to extend their life, enhance performance, mission capability and operational safety. The contract is valued...
Sikorsky Wins $435 Million Deal To Produce CH-53K Heli
Sikorsky Corporation has won a $435 million cost-plus-incentive contract from U.S Marine Corps on May 30 to build four CH-53K heavy lift helicopters
France Orders Additional NH Helicopters
The French defense ministry has ordered a follow-on batch of 34 NH90 helicopters, a contract estimated to be worth just under 1 billion euros, according to reports. The order, initially due to be awarded in 2010, was announced as “imminent” in January 2012 by then defense minister Gérard Longuet when he took delivery of the first French army NH90 Tactical Transport Helicopter (TTH) in its final operational configuration from Eurocopter
Hungary To Replace Obsolete Helicopters With New Aircraft
The Hungarian government has decided to buy new airlifts and helicopters to “generate the national rotary-wing capability, which means the creation of an economically operated and modern fleet meeting the challenges of the 21st century,” Minister of Defence Csaba Hende was quoted as saying. At a press conference, Minister Hende said that they had reached a four-party consensus and complete agreement on the key issues on the agenda
Russia Upgrade Peruvian MiG-29 This Year
Russia and Peru are to sign an upgrade contract for Limas fleet of Mikoyan MiG-29 Fulcrum fighters by the end of May, Russian officials announced recently. Details of the contract are not yet known
Rosoboronexport Wins $5 billion In Helicopter Export Contracts
Rosoboronexport has won contracts worth $5 billion this year, according to a statement. The multi-billion dollar contract include a $2
Russia To Deliver Mi-17V5 Helicopters To Afghanistan This Year
The Afghan Armed Forces will receive 12 Mil Mi-17V5 military transport helicopters at the end 2013, Russian state arms exporter Rosoboronexport said on Thursday. The helicopters were options in a $367
Turkey, Sikorsky Helo Deal Worth $3.5 Billion Is Nearing: Reports
Turkey recently announced nearing the final round of contract negotiations worth $3.5 billion with Sikorsky Aircraft for the co-production of scores of utility helicopters
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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...
NATO’s Intensified Exercises a Prep to Attack Russia?
Recent NATO exercises such as the BALTOPS-24, Steadfast Defender 2024 and its first-ever Basic Fighter Maneuvers exercise have been its...
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