Rosoboronexport Hopeful Of Winning India’s Helicopter Tender
Russia’s state-run weapons exporter Rosoboronexport is hoping to win a heavy-life helicopter tender issued by the Indian Air Force. Rosoboronexport is facing serious competition from the Boeing Chinook CH-47F and the Russian upgraded Mi-26T2 Halo both of whom qualified in technical trials and financial bids, covering the initial acquisition...
AgustaWestland To Deliver AW139 Helicopters To Thai Army By 2014
AgustaWestland and the Royal Thai Army have signed a contract for two AW139 twin-engine helicopters which will be delivered in 2014 to perform transport and utility missions across the nation. Vincenzo Alaimo, Head of Region, AgustaWestland, said, “It gives us great pleasure to sign this contract with the Royal...
Poland To Buy 70 Helicopter Worth $3 Billion
Poland plans to buy 70 multi-role military helicopter and has called for a tender worth $3 billion. Competing companies include Sikorsky,Eurocopter and AgustaWestland
Eurofighter Typhoon Continues Phase 1 Enhancement Testing
The Eurofighter Typhoon fleet has begun flight testing the final part of the Phase 1 Enhancements (P1Eb) programme. This final step of the first batch of enhancements contract includes air to surface integration, full smart bomb integration, modern secure Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) known as Mode 5, improved...
EADS Begins Voluntary Flight Demonstration Of Armed Aerial Scout Helicopter For U.S...
EADS has begun voluntary flight demonstration (VFD) for the U.S Army’s Armed Aerial Scout helicopter program
Decision-Time For Indian’s 197 Light Utility Helicopter Tender
After prolonged delays, the Indian military’s plans to procure 197 light utility vehicles (LUH) for the Army and Air force could see the light of day anytime soon. Eurocopter and Russian Kamov, the two contenders, could be called for a formal opening of their respective commercial bids which would decide which of the two offers a lower overall price
Second Sukhoi Su-30SM Fighter Jet Completes Maiden Test Flight
Russia's second Sukhoi Su-30SM multi role fighter jet successfully completed its maiden test flight on Monday. The second fighter jet completed the flight tests and stayed in the air for an hour and 40 minutes
Korea To Buy 36 AH-1Z Cobra Attack Helicopters From U.S
The Korean government has requested the sale for 36 AH-1Z Cobra attack helicopters and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $2.6 billion from the U
AgustaWestland To Support Service For South Africa’s AW109LUH Fleet
AgustaWestland announced it has signed a comprehensive service support contract for the South African Air Force’s fleet of AW109LUH helicopters. The contract will include delivery and provision of spares, support equipment, D-Level maintenance, component repair and overhaul services on-site support team, technical support services, training and technical publication updates
GD Wins Boeing’s CH-147F Helicopter Contract
Boeing has awarded General Dynamics Canada an Engineering Support Services contract to support Canadian Forces CH-147F helicopter fleet. The In-Service Support program contracts -- five others were announced in January and July -- are an integral part of Boeing's support of Canada's Industrial and Regional Benefits policy for the CH-147F Chinook
Belarus To Receive Russian Made Combat Jets
Belarus will begin inducting modern Russian-made combat jets to protect the airspace over the Russia-Belarus Union State borders. Alexander Lukashenko, Belarusian President, said, “We discussed many issues related to the Air Force
L-3 Wins U.S. Navy Hawklink Program Contract
The L-3 Communications announced that it has been selected for the full-rate five year production contract of CDL Hawklink by the U.S Navy
Argentina Tests New 200km-Range Dardo 3 Stand-Off Bomb
Russia Receives New Batch of Su-34 Fighter-Bombers, More Deliveries Expected Soon
North Korean Troops Suffer Losses in Russia-Ukraine War, Says South Korea
Anduril Tests Hypersonic Rocket Booster ‘Denali’
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
Russia's Growing Influence in Africa: Arms Sales and Military Bases
Russia's expanding influence in Africa, demonstrated by arms sales, military deployments, and diplomatic engagements, reflects a significant geopolitical shift on...