Bring Down Price or Cancel Caracal Contract: U.A.E. to Airbus Helicopters...
After months of strained negotiations, the United Arab Emirates (U.A
U.K.Orders 14 Boeing Chinook Extended-range (CH47-ER) Helicopters
Britains heavy lift capability will be bolstered with the purchase of 14 extended-range Chinook Helicopters (CH47-ER) from Boeing. The helicopter has double the range of a standard Chinook and is capable of air-to-air refuelling, with the ability to carry up to 55 personnel or 10,000 kg of cargo, the U
Chinese Firm Buys Six Airbus H175 Helicopters for SAR, Emergency Services
Airbus Helicopters and SKYCO International Financial Leasing Co., Ltd
U.S. Naval Air Systems Command Lift V-22 Osprey Grounding
Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) is issuing a flight clearance for the V-22 Osprey thereby lifting the grounding. Maintenance and procedural changes have been implemented to address the materiel failure (identified as a possibe cause of the mishap that led to the grounding) that allow for a safe return to flight...
Leonardo Completes Delivery of 18 NH90 Helicopters Ordered by Qatar Air Force
Leonardo has completed the delivery of 18 NH90 helicopters out of 28 ordered by the Qatar Emiri Air Force (QEAF) since 2018. In 2014, Qatar allocated $2
France's DGA Delivers Final Interim H160 Helicopter to French Navy
The French Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) delivered the sixth and
Airbus Orders Thales’ H145M Helicopter Simulators to Train NATO Pilots
Airbus has placed an order with Thales for eight Reality H Full Flight Simulators to train German Bundeswehr and NATO pilots on the Airbus multi-role H145M helicopters as part of the LKH (Leichter Kampfhubschrauber) program. The Reality H architecture is designed to the D standards from Aviation Authorities
Sikorsky Announces Hybrid-Electric VTOL Project with Tilt-Wing Configuration
Lockheed Martin's subsidiary, Sikorsky, has revealed plans to develop a hybrid-electric vertical takeoff and landing demonstrator (HEX/VTOL) with a tilt-wing configuration. This marks the initial step in a series of next-generation VTOL aircraft, ranging from conventional helicopters to winged configurations, featuring varying degrees of electrification and an advanced autonomy system for optionally piloted flight
Airbus, Leonardo, Lockheed to Submit Proposals for U.K.'s Medium Helicopter Contract ...
Airbus, Leonardo and Lockheed Martin have been invited to submit bids for the U.K
HENSOLDT Creates Chopper-specific Package of ARTEMIS-EuroNav 7 for Mobile Phone Detection, Location
HENSOLDT has announced the integration of Smith Myers' ARTEMIS mobile phone detection, location, and communication system into its EuroNav 7 mission system at HAI HELI-EXPO 2024. Michael Gröninger, Managing Director of HENSOLDT Avionics, positions this duo as a tool for a new level of control and safety
ZALA Develops Optical-Electronic Systems for Helicopters, Drones
The ZALA division has announced the completion of its first project - a multifunctional hardware and software complex featuring optical-electronic systems (OES) designed for manned aircraft, as well as light, medium, and heavy-class UAVs. An aircraft's optical-electronic system serves as a crucial tool responsible for collecting real-time data
PTDI, Honeywell Forge Collaboration for S-70M Helicopter Enhancement
At the Singapore Airshow 2024, PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) and Honeywell have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collectively enhance the performance, reliability, and mission readiness of the S-70M helicopter platform for the Indonesian Army. The agreement outlines the intention of PTDI and Honeywell to explore procurement opportunities for avionics and mechanical products from Honeywell, specifically tailored for the S-70M helicopters in service with the Indonesian Army
Singapore Expands F-35 Fleet with 8 New Jets
Hungary Blocks EU Military Aid Plan for Ukraine
South Korea’s Arms Procurement Agency, Space Agency Hold First Civil-Military Space Development...
Collins' New Power & Cooling System Ready for F-35 Upgrades, Sixth-Gen Aircraft
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...
Precision in the Skies: The Evolution of Loitering Munitions
Loitering munitions - drones that hover over a target and blow up near it - have become the weapon of...
Is the Patriot Air Defense System Outdated?
After Israel revealed its decision to decommission its U