Philippines To Upgrade Air Force, Will Acquire 10 Helicopters Next Year
The Philippines announced today that it will acquire 10 attack helicopters in 2013 to improve its poorly equipped military. The government has also agreed to purchase 12 service attack aircraft–lead-in, fighter-trainer (SAA/LIFT) to form part of the P75-billion modernization program of the Armed Forces
Qatar To Acquire Helicopters, Weapons Worth $3 Billion From U.S
Qatar is looking to acquire 24 AH-64D APACHE Block III LONGBOW Attack Helicopters from the U.S in a deal estimated to be worth $3 billion
AgustaWestland, Russian Helicopters In Single Engine Helicopter Pact
AgustaWestland has signed an agreement with Russian Helicopters at Farnborough 2012 on Tuesday to design and produce a 2.5 ton class single engine helicopter
Thai Army To Get 2 UH-60M Black Hawk Helicopters
Sikorsky and the Royal Thai Army have signed a Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) to acquire two UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters. The announcement was made at the Farnborough Air Show today
Qatar To Buy 22 Multi-Mission Helicopters From U.S
Qatar is looking to procure 10 MH-60R SEAHAWK Multi-Mission Helicopters, 12 MH-60S SEAHAWK Multi-Mission Helicopters through a Foreign Military Sale estimated at $2.5 billion
New Intelligent Flight Safety System To Be Installed On Russian Helicopters
Russian Helicopters, part of the Russian state defence industry holding Oboronprom, a subsidiary of Russian Technologies Corporation, have announced the development of a comprehensive avionics system for monitoring flight conditions, autopilot landing and collision avoidance will be installed on all new Russian-made helicopters starting in 2015. The announcement was made on the second day of the international Engineering Technologies – 2012 forum
Russian Helicopters To Present New Technology At The Engineering Technologies Show
Russian Helicopters, part of the Russian state defence industry holding Oboronprom, a subsidiary of Russian Technologies Corporation, will be presenting its latest technology at the second international Engineering Technologies – 2012 forum which commences on 27 June. Russian Helicopters will be showcasing innovative technologies, both already available and under development, that underpin the global competitiveness of Russian-made helicopters, and contribute to the industry’s growing production and financial results in Russia
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 ended in December 2011
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