AgustaWestland To Supply AW169 Helicopters To Japan
Japan’s ITC-Aerospace Inc. has placed an order for two AW169 light intermediate helicopters from AgustaWestland is pleased to announce that ITC-Aerospace Inc
Breeze-Eastern Wins $40 Million Sikorsky Black Hawk Contract
Breeze-Eastern Corporation has been selected by Sikorsky Aircraft to supply cargo hooks, electric rescue hoists and RAST (Recovery Assist, Secure and Traverse) probes for U.S
AgustaWestland To Supply Two AW139 Helicopters To Japan
AgustaWestland has won a contract for two additional AW139 medium twin helicopters from Japan’s distributor Mitsui Bussan Aerospace. The AW139s will be operated by the Japan National Police Agency (JNPA) to perform multi-role law enforcement missions in the Toyama and Osaka Prefectures
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 Radios and Direct Voice Input, Air-to-Surface Helmet Mounted Sight System, improved Air-to-Air capabilities including digital integration of Short Range Air-to-Air Missiles and updated MIDS datalink functionalities for enhanced interoperability with Coalition
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
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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
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