AgustaWestland questions its elimination from Indian Army’s $600 million contract
AugustaWestand which has been shown the door in the Indian Army’s $600 million deal to purchase 197 light helicopters has questioned the reasons for its elimination. The company has not been invited for the Phase II final trials which are currently going on with two manufacturers, Eurocopter and Kamov
Thales wins contract for helicopter simulator with Eurocopter
Thales today announced that it has been selected by Eurocopter to produce a second N3 Dauphin flight simulator for its Dauphin helicopter. This simulator will be operational from 2012 at Eurocopter’s South East Asia facility
Northrop awarded $78 million contract for helicopter countermeasures by U.S
Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., Rolling Meadows, Ill
Eurocopter awarded orders for 12 AS350B2 Helicopters from LAPD
American Eurocopter announced today that the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has purchased 12 AS350 B2 helicopters. The helicopters will be placed into service with the department's Aero Bureau as part of an upgrade plan for its current fleet
Iraq to buy Mi-17 Helicopters support services for $152 million
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress today of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Iraq of contractor logistics support for various helicopters for an estimated cost of $152 million. The Government of Iraq has requested a possible sale of two years of contractor logistics support for Mi-17 Helicopters...
Colombia to buy 9 Black Hawks Helicopters for $162 million
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress today of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Colombia of 9 UH-60L Black Hawk Helicopters and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $162 million. The Government of Colombia has requested a possible sale of 9 UH-60L Black Hawk Helicopters (1 for Colombian Air Force, 4 for Colombian National Police, 4 for Colombian Army), 18 T700-GE-701D General Electric Engines, warranty, internal fuel tanks, spare and repair parts, tools and support equipment, publications and technical documentation, personnel training and training equipment, U
Bell Helicopter and BLR partner to increase altitude performance for Bell 412EP...
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company, announced it is partnering with BLR Aerospace in Everett, Wash
Eurocopter and Kawasaki Heavy Industries sign new cooperation agreement
At the Farnborough Air Show today, Shigeru Murayama, President of Kawasaki Heavy Industries Aerospace Company (KHI) and Lutz Bertling, President and CEO of Eurocopter, signed a new cooperation agreement for the EC145, a new evolution from the BK117 helicopter family. After more than 30 years of successful cooperation in the BK117/EC145 programme, today’s signature will extend the partnership of the two companies by another 15 years, until 2025
AgustaWestland unveils the AW169 helicopter at Farnborough Airshow 2010
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is proud to unveil the AW169, a new generation multi-purpose twin engine light transport utility helicopter designed in response to the growing market demand for higher mission flexibility and multi-role capability in the 4.5 ton class
Russian helicopters showcases at Farnborough Airshow-2010
At the Farnborough International Airshow that took off today near London (Great Britain) Russian Helicopters rotorcraft-manufacturing holding presents its newest projects within the UIC Oboronprom display. Farnborough Airshow is considered one of the world’s largest and traditionally attracts key international aviation industry manufacturers showcasing their up-to-date achievements
AgustaWestland to exhibit 3 helicopters at Farnborough Air Show 2010
The AW159 Wildcat, formerly known as Future Lynx, is the first new British helicopter to be shown at the Farnborough air show in over 20 years. (AW photo) AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, will be exhibiting for the first time at Farnborough International Air Show (FIAS) three new helicopters – the GrandNew, AW159 and AW149
Thales night vision on Eurocopter Tiger helicopter in Afghanistan: Farnborough News
Thales today announced that, together with the Tiger helicopter, its TopOwl® Helmet Mounted Sight & Display system (HMSD) has been deployed with the French Forces in Afghanistan, to provide high levels of night vision performance and targeting capabilities for Tiger Helicopter pilots. The combat-proven Thales TopOwl HMSD has been involved in bringing major operational benefits to helicopter crews
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German Army Invites Patria to Bid for Future Armored Troop Transport Project
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