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...
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
Turkey To Use Eurocopter EC135 For Emergency Medical Services
Eurocopter has bagged a major contract from Turkey and will supply the EC135 twin-engine rotorcraft to be used for international emergency medical services (EMS). The EC135 will perform medical airlift duties throughout Turkey with a fleet of 17 helicopters to be flown by the Turkish Aeronautical Associations THK Gökçen Aviation commercial arm
Osprey Joins U.S Presidential Fleet
Marine Helicopter Squadron One responsible to carry President of the United States and his staff, received its first of 12 MV-22 Ospreys, April 5, at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia. The Ospreys will conduct presidential support missions, which means these aircraft will carry presidential support staff and news media representatives traveling with the president
Norway Completes F-35 Procurement with Final Deliveries from Lockheed Martin
U.S. Approves $5.58B F-16 Jets Sale with Missiles & Bombs to Philippines
Thales’ Hybrid Kits to Support French Army Vehicle Communications with 5G, OneWeb
Denmark Joins Multinational Common Armoured Vehicle System Programme
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...
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...