Argentina, HAL Sign Helicopter Acquisition Contract
The Ministry of Defense of Argentina signed an agreement with Indias Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the procurement of undisclosed number of Light and Medium Utility Helicopters for Argentine armed forces. A Letter of Intent (LoI) was signed by Argentinian Defense Minister Jorge Taiana, and HAL Chairman and Managing Director C...
Safran and HAL to Set Up Helicopter Engine Plant in India
Frances Safran Helicopter Engines and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) have decided to establish a helicopter engine plant in Bangalore, India. It will be intended for the design, development, production, sale and support of helicopter engines, with the primary objective of the most suitable propulsion system for the future IMRH (Indian Multi-Role...
Poland Hands Over Some 12 Mi-24 Helicopters to Ukraine
Ukraine has covertly received about a dozen Soviet-designed Mi-24 attack helicopters from Poland. This was reported by the
Boeing Starts Building Final Block I Chinooks for S.Korea, Spain
Boeing received $793 million to produce 18 CH-47F Block I Chinooks for South Korea and one additional aircraft for Spain. As Boeing continues transitioning to building the advanced Block II configuration, the deal represents the final aircraft to be ordered on the current CH-47F Block I FMS contract with the U...
German Lawmakers Approve Chinooks Buy for €8B
Germanys parliamentary budget committee has given the green light for the country to buy 60 Chinook helicopters for €8 billion (over $8.5 billion)
HAL's Dhruv Helicopter Receives Restricted Type Certification from European Union
Indias Dhruv helicopter, built by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) received restricted type certification from European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) in Brussels, Belgium today. HAL confirmed this in a post on its official Twitter account on July 4
Korean Air Builds First Fuselage for Boeing AH-6 Attack Helicopter
Korean Air handed over the first AH-6 helicopter fuselage built under a contract with Boeing on June 26. The company signed the deal in December 2021 to manufacture eight fuselages for AH-6s that will undergo final assembly by Boeing Defense, Space and Security
Croatian Mi-8 Helicopters in Ukraine
Ukraines forces have reportedly received Mi-8 transport helicopters from Croatia. A photo capturing one of the Croatian aircraft was
Modernized Tiger Helicopters to be Fitted with Nexter’s New Turrets
KDNS subsidiary Nexter is enhancing the performance of its THL30 turret for upgraded Tiger helicopters. The new standard was developed by Airbus Helicopters on behalf of OCCAR, and financed by the French and Spanish governments
Aviation Watchers Stunned as Russian KA-52 Helicopter Flies with Damaged Tail
Aviation watchers and media are left stunned as a Russian KA-52 helicopter returned to base after its tail got broken while on a reconnaissance mission in Ukraine. Several Ukraine based social media users posted a video of the incident on June 19
Japan Navy Buys Additional MCH-101 Helicopters
Leonardo and Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) signed a contract for additional MCH-101 naval helicopters for the Japanese Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF). The MCH-101 is a license-built version of the Leonardo AW101 helicopter
Airbus Tests Nexter's 20mm NC 621 Pod on H225M Helicopter
Nexter, a company of KNDS, is assisting Airbus with the qualification of its 20mm pod on the H225M multi-role helicopter. The first firing took place in April 2023, the company announced today
Romania Confirms Purchase of 32 F-35 Fighter Jets
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U.S. Army, Lockheed Martin Conduct Double Test of Precision Strike Missile
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...