Russia Hopes to Revive Ka-226T Project with India at Aero India 2023
Russias Rosoboronexport said it hopes to revive the project to jointly produce Ka-226T light utility helicopters with India at the upcoming Aero India 2023. In an official release today, Rosoboronexport said it will present the Ka-226T
Sikorsky to Supply 40 UH-60 Black Hawk Helicopters to Australia for $1.95B
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company has won $1.95 billion to build 40 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters for Australia
American Ospreys Temporarily Grounded over Clutch Issues
After observing an uptick in hard clutch engagement events, the U.S
Indian PM Modi to Inaugurate HAL's New Helicopter Factory on February 6
An all-new helicopter factory of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) will be inaugurated by Indian PM Narendra Modi in Tumakuru, near Bangalore on February 06. This factory will initially produce around 30 Light Utility Helicopters (LUH) per year which will be enhanced to 60 and then 90 per year
Philippines Seeks Heavy Lift Aircraft, Submarine-detection Capability
The Philippines is seeking C-130 cargo transports and S-70i "Black Hawk" helicopters to augment its heavy lift capability besides submarine detection systems to defend the country's maritime domain.Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Carlito Galvez said the military needs more heavy and medium-lift capability to boost its disaster response missions...
Italy’s Police Force Receives First Newly-Configured AW169M Helicopter
Leonardo and Guardia di Finanza (Italys Police Force) announced today the delivery of the operators first AW169M light-intermediate twin engine helicopter in a special configuration featuring skids. The handover was performed at Leonardos Vergiate assembly line (Varese) during an official ceremony in presence of representatives from the customer and the company
China's AVIC Obtains Production License for AC312E Helicopter
The Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) has obtained production license for the AC312E helicopter and plans to deliver 4 in final assembly during 2023. On January 11, AVIC Tianzhi passed the production license approval process of the Civil Aviation North China Regional Administration, officially obtained the AC312E9 (H425-100) helicopter production license, and has the AC312E (H425-100) helicopter production qualification
Sikorsky Details Future Upgrades to Black Hawk Helicopter
Black Hawk helicopter maker Sikorsky has disclosed future upgrades for the Black Hawk helicopter, which includes improved engines for better range. The company says this planned modernization effort will improve Black Hawks availability and reliability by lowering direct operating costs
Austria Orders €304M for AW169M LUH Helicopter
Austria is exercising options for 18 additional AW169M Light Utility Helicopters (LUH) produced by Italian company Leonardo. The contract was signed following the Italy-Austria Government-to-Government (G2G) Agreement amendment signed in December 2022, through which Austria is exercising options for these additional units
Guatemala Air Force Receives SUBARU BELL 412EPX Helicopter
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc
Australia Earmarks $2B for Black Hawk Helicopters
Australias defence ministry is buying 40 Black Hawk helicopters for $1.96 billion to replace the Armys ageing MRH-90 Taipan choppers
Ansat Helicopter’s New Blades to increase Cruising Speed, Max Takeoff Weight Significantly...
Installing new and aerodynamically developed blades on the Russian Ansat helicopter is expected to increase its cruising speed and maximum takeoff weight significantly. In an
Italian Navy’s First FREMM EVO Frigate Begins Construction
Northrop to Equip Australian C-130J Fleet with New Electronic Warfare System
Trump Tariffs Could Impact F-35 Global Supply Chain, Other Defense Projects
U.S. to Deploy Korea-based Patriot Missile Systems to Middle East
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...
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...