Qatar To Acquire Black Hawk Helicopters, Weapons Worth $1.1 Billion
Qatar has become the latest country in the Middle East to procure the Black Hawk helicopters. The country is looking to substantially improve its helicopter inventory by including 12 UH-60M Black Hawk Utility Helicopters into its military
U.S To Acquire 10 Mi-17 Helicopters From Russia
On behalf of the Afghan Forces, the U.S will buy 10 Mi-17 helicopters from Russian arms makers Rosoboronexport
South Korea Requests 8 MH-60R Seahawk Helicopters in $1 Billion Deal
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress today of a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of the Republic of Korea for eight MH-60R Seahawk Multi-Mission Helicopters, associated parts, equipment, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $1.0 billion
Despite ‘Malpractice’ Enquiry; India’s AW101 Helicopter Procurement On Schedule
Indian Defense Minister A K Antony today said that the delivery of AW-101 helicopters for VIP use from AugustaWestland is on schedule. The announcement comes as a surprise since the Minister only last month ordered an inquiry into the alleged ‘malpractices’ involving the deal
India’s 197 Helicopter Procurement Update
Indian Defense Minister AK Antony has announced that the procurement of 197 Reconnaissance and Surveillance Helicopters (RSHs) on Buy Global basis and 187 Light Utility Helicopters (LUHs) is “on progress”. However, the fact remains that the procurement has been delayed well past the intended 2 year time frame which
U.S Navy To Get New Fire Scout Variant
Northrop Grumman has been chosen by the U.S
India Approves Transfer Of Technology As Defence Offsets
The Indian MoD has allowed transfer of technology (TOT) as defence offsets which means international companies winning defence contracts will be able to reduce to a considerable percentage the value of direct offsets under any deal, a decision to this effect has been taken by Defence Acquisitions Council (DAC) last Monday. This and other measures such as offsets credit worth 300% of the value of technology if the vendor transfers to the government owned Defence R & D Organization (DRDO), extending by two years the period within which vendors must discharge offset obligations and extending the validity of banked...
Bell Wins New OH-58D Army Contract
Bell Helicopter has announced that it has received a contract for the nonrecurring engineering and a "new metal" OH-58D cabin, as part of the OH-58D Wartime Replacement Aircraft Cabin program. The contract is the latest to have continually added additional Kiowa Warrior helicopters to address attrition rates with the extensively utilized United States Army Kiowa Warrior fleet
Russia To Buy Multipurpose Helicopters From Eurocopter
The Russian Defense Ministry is planning to buy at least 45 light multipurpose helicopters from a foreign manufacturer, a Russian daily reported on Wednesday. A defense industry source was quoted in Vedomosti as saying that a contract worth over 6 billion rubles ($201 million) for the purchase of 15 AS350 and 30 AS355 Ecureil helicopters made by Eurocopter
Indian Air Force To Acquire 71 Additional Mi-17 V5 Helicopters
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is planning on replacing its old Mi-8 and Mi-17IV choppers with 71 Mi-17 V5 helicopters from Russia, including 12 for the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Business Standard daily reported on Monday. The latest requirement will be in addition to the 80 already ordered from Russia
Indian Air Force To Induct Mi-17 V5 Helicopter Into Service
The Indian Air Force will induct the Mi-17 V5 helicopter into service Feb 17. The armed helicopter is equipped effective firepower and powerful engines that will greatly enhance its payload carriage capability at higher altitudes
Eurocopter Unveils Its EC130, With Advanced Features
Eurocopter has unveiled the new EC130 T2 at the Heli-Expo in Dallas, Texas and has already had a total of 105 bookings since its launch. The new EC130 T2, an updated version of the EC130, features enhanced comfort, improved operational performance and increased versatility
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...