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...
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...
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
Russia To Receive Mistral Class Amphibious Assault Ship
In an agreement between France and Russia, two Mistral class amphibious assault ships will be supplied to the Russian Navy which will have air wings consisting of 30 ka-52K and ka-29 helicopters. A Mistral-class ship is capable of carrying 16 helicopters, four landing vessels, 70 armored vehicles, and 450 personnel
First Operational Deployment Of NH 90 To Afghanistan
NHI Industries has delivered the first batch of NH90 helicopters to Afghanistan as Italy plans to operate about six choppers in the coming months. The NH-90 will replace the Army’s six AB205 helicopters; it will also be the first time the NH90 is deployed on a theatre operation
Northrop Grumman, AgustaWestland Sign Agreement To Complete USAF Helicopter Programs
Northrop Grumman Corporation and AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company announced that they have signed an agreement to respond to anticipated requests for both the new U.S
Sikorsky To Deliver Final Two UH-60M Helicopters To Sweden
Sikorsky is planning to deliver final two of the 15 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters to the U.S Army for transfer to the Swedish Defense Material Administration
Sikorsky, WZL1 To Establish Black Hawk Helicopter MRO In Poland
Sikorsky Aerospace Services and PZL Mielec ( manufacturer of S-70i Black Hawk helicopters in Poland) announced today they have signed a Letter of Intent with Poland’s principal maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) company Wojskowe Zaklady Lotnicze NR 1 S.A
Leonardo to Use Turkish Kizilelma UCAV as Loyal Wingman for the GCAP...
Ukrainian Firm DroneUA Begins Exports UAV Electronics to U.S.
U.S.-Russia Proxy War in Ukraine Could Intensify if Ukraine Signs Minerals Deal...
India’s DRDO Tests Indigenous Oxygen System for LCA Tejas at 50,000 Feet
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