Eurocopter, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited Plan New Agreements
Eurocopter and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) have reiterated their commitment to take their five- decade long relationship to the next level. The long-time partners are in the process of signing agreements to further strengthen their industrial cooperation and links
Cassidian Missile Launch Detection System to Protect Korean Army Helicopters
Cassidian, the defence and security division of EADS, will protect the "Surion" utility helicopter of the Korean Army against missile attacks. Following a multi-million euro contract from Korean Aircraft Industries, Cassidian will deliver a first batch of 24 of its proven AN/AAR-60 MILDS systems (MILDS = Missile Launch Detection System),
Sikorsky UH-60M Blackhawk Helicopters Sale to Thailand
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress Tuesday of a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Thailand for three UH-60M Black Hawk Helicopters and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $235 million. The Government of Thailand has requested a possible sale...
India’s 197 Light Utility Helicopter Contract Process Extended
Contenders for India’s 197 light utility helicopter tender have been requested an year’s extension to complete the acquisition process. The commercial bids of the two finalists, Eurocopter and Russian Helicopters had expired in mid-June under India’s two year time limit for procurement bids
Raytheon Awarded $24.7 Million Global Hawk Ground Station Sustainment Contract
Raytheon Company has been awarded a one-year subcontract worth $24.7 million for support services of the ground station elements of the RQ-4 Global Hawk high-altitude, long-endurance unmanned aircraft system
EADS wins $74 million contract for utility helicopters from US Defense
EADS North American Defense, Arlington, Va., was awarded on June 14 a $74,390,932 firm-fixed-price contract
Commercial bids validity expires for India’s 197 light utility helicopter tender
The validity of the bids for the Indian defence forces’ tender for 197 light utility and attack helicopters expired this week and there is no word if the two bidders, Eurocopter and Kamov will be called to extend or put in fresh bids for the long delayed contract. Earlier, AgustaWestland was disqualified from the tender on grounds that its helicopter did not meet important conditions in the RFP
US to buy Russian Mi-series helicopters of worth $375
Federal State Unitary Enterprise “Rosoboronexport,” Moscow, Russia, was awarded on May 26 a $375,051,442 firm-fixed-price, foreign-sales contract. The award will provide for the procurement of Mi-series rotorcraft; spare parts to sustain and maintain aircraft; and engineering and technical services to address required changes to the platform, airworthiness issues, and fielding changes
Sweden Becomes 1st European Nation to Procure UH-60M Helicopters
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. today announced that the U
Good Omens for Presidential Helicopter Competition
In April, 2009 as part of his effort to change the culture in the Department of Defense, Secretary Robert Gates cancelled the competition for the VH-71, a new presidential helicopter. The preceding competition produced a vehicle that was overdesigned and way overpriced
ATK Receives $110 Million Contract for F-35 Lightning II Composite Components from...
ATK announced today that it has received a $110 million contract from Lockheed Martin to produce composite components for low rate initial production (LRIP) Lots 5 through 9 of the F-35 Lightning II – Joint Strike Fighter. The contract includes production of multiple components through the LRIP 9 phase of the program
Air Force Officials Announce Helicopter Acquisition Strategy
Air Force officials announced their strategy here April 25 to recapitalize the Air Force's helicopter fleet, which is critical to nuclear weapon security response, continuity of government, and combat search and rescue. The Air Force secretary and chief of staff have directed that the service proceed with full and open competition for both the Common Vertical Lift Support Platform program and the HH-60 recapitalization program
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...