Netherlands to spend $171 million for Apache helicopters modernization
The Netherlands Ministry of Defense wants its Apache attack helicopters to go through a short-term modernization, State Secretary of Defence Jack de Vries wrote today in a letter to the Lower House of Parliament. The current Dutch Apaches, known as the Block I configuration, have some limitations compared to...
US helicopters crash in Afghanistan
Separate helicopter incidents today claimed the lives of 11 U.S
US Army receives 2 Apache trainer helicopters from Boeing
The Boeing Company delivered two new Apache Longbow Crew Trainers (LCT) to the U.S
Boeing submits proposals to India for attack and transport helicopters
The Boeing Company submitted two proposals to the Indian Air Force this week, offering the AH-64D Apache and the CH-47F Chinook for India's attack and heavy-lift helicopter competitions. "Boeing believes the Apache and Chinook helicopters are the most capable and cost-effective rotorcraft to meet India's defense and transport requirements,"...
EADS,Eurocopter sign cooperation agreement with Kazakhstan for helicopter development
During the official visit of the French President to Kazakhstan, EADS and Eurocopter signed a cooperation agreement with the sovereign wealth fund SAMRUK-KAZYNA to create a public-private joint venture in Kazakhstan in order to develop helicopter activities. The project, which includes both European and Kazakh partners, was launched as part...
AgustaWestland has been awarded $647 million support contract for British Apache Helicopters
The awesome Army Apache attack helicopters operating in Afghanistan will benefit from a £439m ($647 million) contract that will further improve their technical, engineering and logistic support, the MoD announced today. The new Integrated Operation Support (IOS) contract awarded to AgustaWestland will provide a full range of support to the Apache fleet
U.S. Army has awarded $25 million contract to ATK for tactical ammunition...
Alliant Techsystems has been awarded a $25 million contract option to provide lightweight (LW) 30mm M789 High Explosive Dual Purpose (HEDP) tactical ammunition for the AH-64D Apache attack helicopter. The U
$480 million allocated for upgradation of RAF’s fleet of Puma helicopters
The RAF’s fleet of Puma helicopters will receive a £300M ($480 million) upgrade that will enhance performance and enable it to operate in the toughest and most demanding conditions, the MoD announced today. The upgrade includes a £220M contract to equip the Puma fleet for at least ten years’ further service
$652 million upgrade for RAF Chinook helicopters in Afghanistan
RAF Chinook helicopters operating in Afghanistan will receive a £408 million($652 million) upgrade to deliver more powerful engines and more advanced, digitised cockpits, the MOD announced today. This upgrade will include a £128m contract which will give the whole Chinook fleet a significant boost by fitting a more powerful engine, enabling the Chinooks to operate more effectively in the hot summers and high altitudes of Afghanistan
Bell Helicopter wins $35 million contract for new AH-1Z helicopter airframe
Bell Helicopter is being awarded a $35,786,526 a delivery order against a previously issued basic ordering agreement to provide Phase 2 non-recurring engineering for the AH-1Z build new helicopter airframe, and to develop an engineering change proposal for incorporation of the T700-401C engine.
Six firms has been awarded $14 million contract for helicopter gun mount
Six firms has been awarded $14 million contract for helicopter gun mount components. These firrms are Guardian Technology Group,Northside Machine Company, MCD Machine Inc
Japan Police Agency to buy one more AW139 helicopter
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, and Mitsui Bussan Aerospace are pleased to announce that the Japan National Police Agency (JNPA) has ordered another medium lift AW139 helicopter to replace the Chiba prefecture’s AS332L1 helicopter. The selection is endorsement of the popularity of the AW139 and supports the growing views that the multi-role AW139 can perform the mission requirements of older heavier class helicopters
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The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and Missiles
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles
Four-legged Robots Vs. Military Dogs
Four legged robots that resemble dogs are increasingly being seen in war zones and exercises for functions such as reconnaissance...
Lockheed Martin Faces Billions in F-35 Cuts Under U.S. Policy Shift
Americas policy of controlling F-35 usage, spares, and maintenance—combined with President Donald Trumps threats of trade wars with Europe, halted...
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...
