U.S Navy To Acquire Additional Ospreys
The U.S Navy has awarded Bell-Boeing a $1
Russia To Export Ka-62 Helicopters To Brazil
Russian Helicopters, subsidiary of state defence holding Oboronprom, has signed its first export contract for the medium multirole Ka-62 with Brazilian Atlas Táxi Aéreo. Seven Ka-62s are scheduled for delivery within the period of first quarter 2015 to first quarter 2016
Peru To Buy 24 Combat Helicopters, Narrows Down Three Potential Suppliers
The Peruvian government has expressed its interest in purchasing a consignment of 24 combat helicopters, according to Peruvian Defense Minister Pedro Cateriano. Peru will look to Russia, France and the U
Iran Unveils Two Indigenously Built Helicopters At Aviation Expo
During the 6th annual International Aviation Industry Exhibition underway on Kish island in the Persian Gulf, Iran showcased two domestically-produced helicopters. The two semi-heavy and mid-size military choppers, Panha-1 and Panha-2, were unveiled by Iranian Defense Minister Ahmad Vahidi
India Picks Boeing Chinook As Winner Of Helicopter Competition
The Indian Defense Ministry has confirmed Boeing as the winner of heavy-lift helicopter tender. Boeing beat Russian Mi-26 helicopters to win the tender to supply 15 heavy-lift choppers
Indian Army Wants Apache Helicopters From Air Force
The Indian Army will request for the transfer of the recently sanctioned Apache attack helicopters from the Air Force’s command. "We are sending a proposal to the Defence Ministry for capability enhancement in our aviation wing for absorbing the attack helicopters in our fleet," Army Chief Gen Bikram Singh was quoted as saying
Halo Heavy-Lift Helicopter ‘Satisfy All Indian Requirements,’ Says Rosoboronexport
As far the Russian weapons manufacturer Rosoboronexport is concerned the competition is still on to win the Indian helicopter deal. The company has strongly denied rumors the company lost out on heavy-lift helicopters and aerial tankers tenders issued by the Indian Air Force
Bangladesh Army To Use New Dauphin Helicopters For Peace Keeping Missions
The Bangladesh Army has inducted two new Eurocopter AS365 N3+ Dauphin helicopters that will be used for UN humanitarian missions and transport duties. A group of Bangladesh Army pilots were trained to fly the choppers at Eurocopter South East Asia’s Singapore facility in the subsidiary’s AS365 N3+ full-flight simulator
Sweden Orders AW139 Helicopters For SAR Operations
AgustaWestland has signed a contract with the Swedish Maritime Administration for seven AW139 intermediate twin helicopters for Search and Rescue (SAR) operations. The Swedish Maritime Administration is the authority responsible for Maritime and Aeronautical Search and Rescue Services in Sweden and will operate the AW139 helicopters from 5 bases across the country
Eurocopter To Present Helicopter Series At Indo Defense 2012
Eurocopter will present scale models of the EC725, EC145, AS550 C3 Fennec and AS565 MB Panther rotary-wing aircraft at INDO DEFENCE 2012. “With its modern range of helicopters, Eurocopter is well positioned to respond to the diverse operational requirements of Indonesia for its Armed Forces, homeland security, law enforcement and parapublic missions,” said Norbert Ducrot, Eurocopter’s Senior Executive Vice President for Asia Pacific
Cassidian, ATECH To Provide Mission Avionics To EC725 Helicopters For Brazilian Navy
Cassidian and Brazilian-based ATECH have signed a contract to jointly equip the new EC725 helicopters of the Brazilian Navy with an advanced mission management system. As part of the procurement of 50 EC725 helicopters by the Brazilian armed forces, Eurocopter and its Brazilian subsidiary Helibras signed a contract with ATECH and Cassidian to develop and manufacture the Tactical Data Management System (TDMS) for 8 navy helicopters
Boeing Clinches Indian Attack, Heavy-Lift Helicopter Deals Worth $2.5 Billion
Boeing is all set to win a $2.5 billion helicopter contract from the Indian Air Force
Jeju Air Flight 2216 Crash: Black Boxes Lost Data Four Minutes Before
German Army Invites Patria to Bid for Future Armored Troop Transport Project
Damen Delivers FCS 3307 Patrol Vessel to Nigeria
Iran Shoots Down Bunker Busting Bomb in Exercise to Protect Nuclear Facility
Russian Su-57 and Chinese J-20 as Alternatives to the American F-35 Stealth Fighter
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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
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Is the Patriot Air Defense System Outdated?
After Israel revealed its decision to decommission its U