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
Elbit Systems Wins EW Systems Contract for German CH-53 Helicopters
Airbus Helicopters has asked Elbit Systems to provide Airborne Electronic Warfare (EW) self-protection systems for German CH‑53 GS/GE transport helicopters. Under the contract, Elbit Systems, supported by Elbit Systems Deutschland, will provide digital Radar Warning Receivers (RWR), EW Controllers (EWC) and Counter Measure Dispensing Systems (CMDS)
Argentina to Buy Bell 407GXi Helicopters for its Air Force
Argentinas Ministry of Defense has announced the procurement of six Bell 407GXi helicopters. The government-to-government contract was executed between the Ministry of Defense of Argentina and the Canadian Commercial Corporation
Malaysia signs Contract to Lease 4 Sikorsky UH-60 Blackhawk Helicopters, Orders ATR
Malaysia has signed a contract worth of RM187 million for the leasing of 4 Sikorsky UH-60 Blackhawk Helicopters for the Malaysian Army Aviation. The contract was signed with a local outfit, Aerotree Defence & Services, at the ongoing Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace (LIMA) exhibition
Nigerian Pilots, Technicians Arrive in Turkey for T129 ATAK Helicopter Training
Nigerian pilots and technicians have reached Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) facilities where they will undergo training on how to operate T129 ATAK attack helicopters. According to
Russian Helicopters Delivers 18 Choppers for Zimbabwe's First Air Ambulance Service
Russian Helicopters has handed over 18 Ansat helicopters to the Republic of Zimbabwe to start the African nation's first air ambulance service.“Today we are handing over to the Republic of Zimbabwe a batch of Russian-made Ansat helicopters
Rosoboronexport to Present Helicopters Upgraded with Russian Engines, Electronics at HeliRussia 2023
Rostec subsidiary Rosoboronexport will be showcasing Russian military helicopters with upgraded engines and electronics at the 16th international Helicopter Industry Exhibition (HeliRussia 2023). HeliRussia will be held from May 18 to 20 at the Crocus Expo International Exhibition Center in Moscow
Singapore Expands F-35 Fleet with 8 New Jets
Hungary Blocks EU Military Aid Plan for Ukraine
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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