AgustaWestland Wins U.S. Navy Deal for 26 TH-73A Training Helicopters
The Pentagon announced a $110.5 million contract to AgustaWestland for 26 TH-73A training helicopters
DAPA Initiates Development of S.Korea’s Minesweeper Helicopter Project
South Koreas Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) signed a contract with Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) on Thursday to develop a small minesweeper helicopter. This initial contract for the development is worth KRW 347
Austria Takes Delivery of First AW169M LUH Helicopter
The Austrian Ministry of Defense received the first AW169M LUH helicopter from an initial order of 18 units. The handover of the aircraft, built at Leonardos Vergiate facility in Italy, achieved in line with the contractual obligations, was performed during an official ceremony held at the Tulln-Langenlebarn Brumowski Air Base, in...
Guatemala Air Force Receives SUBARU BELL 412EPXn Helicopters
Bell Textron Inc. handed over two SUBARU BELL 412EPX aircraft during an acceptance ceremony at La Aurora International Airport
Rostec Develops Hybrid Engine Demonstrator for Helicopters, Drones
Rostecs United Engine Corporation has created a 100 kW hybrid power plant (HPU) demonstrator that can be used in advanced aircraft, including light multi-purpose helicopters and drones. During the first tests, the correctness of the adopted technical solutions was confirmed
Northrop Tests Multifunction RAPTR Sensor, Mini-CNI on UH-60 Helicopter
Northrop Grumman said it flight tested multifunction RAPTR sensor and mini-CNI integrated on UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter. During a recent demonstration, the company simultaneously transmitted advanced sensor data and communications using the companys Re Scalable Aperture for Precision Targeting Radar (RAPTR) and Mini-Communications, Navigation, Identification (Mini-CNI) systems on a UH-60
South Korea Develops 'Cheongeom' Missile, Its Competitor to American Hellfire II
South Koreas Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has developed a new “tank sniper” missile for small-size helicopters which can emerge as competitor to the U.S
U.S. Army Selects Bell V-280 Tilt-Rotor as Black Hawk Helicopter Replacement
In a game changing decision that signals the arrival of tilt-rotors in place of helicopters, the U.S
Leonardo Delivers Final UH-90A Multirole Helicopter to Italy’s Army
Leonardo handed over the last UH-90A (NATO: NH90 TTH) multirole helicopter ordered by Italy for the countrys Army. The 60th and final aircraft, assembled at Leonardos Venice Tessera facility, was handed over to the Italian Army on November 25 during an official ceremony in presence of representatives from the Italian Army and its Aviation unit, Italian Secretariat General of Defence / National Armaments Directorate, NAHEMA (NATO Helicopter Management Agency), NHIndustries, and Leonardo
Russia's UEC Sets Up Helicopter Engine Plant
In a move to remove dependence upon Ukrainian and Western origin engines, Russias United Engine Corporation (UEC) has set up a new engine plant to manufacture VK-650V for light helicopters and TV7-117V for heavy choppers. The new production facility has been launched at the Chernyshev Moscow Machine-Building Enterprise (MMP)
S.Korea to Buy AH-64E Heavy Attack Helicopters
South Koreas Defense Project Promotion Committee has given the green light to the militarys plan to purchase U.S
British Army Declares Readiness to Counter Russian Threats
Australia Delivers Guardian-Class Patrol Boat to Fiji
Australia, India Agree on Air-to-Air Refuelling Cooperation
New Dutch-made Satellite to Strengthen Military Intelligence by 2027
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...