Franco-Chinese Z-15 Helicopter Receives Nod to Enter Chinese Market
The Z-15 (AC352) medium-sized, multipurpose helicopter developed by France-based Airbus and Chinas AVIC, has received a qualification certificate, making it eligible to enter China's civilian market. The certificate was awarded by Civil Aviation Administration of China
Rheinmetall Modernizing Simulators for German Navy NH90 Helicopter
Rheinmetall has won a contract to modernize simulators for the NH90 NFH Sea Lion naval helicopter for the German Navy. Rheinmetalls Bremen-based simulation specialists have been tasked with upgrading the “Functional Cockpit” Asterion cockpit trainer
Morocco Orders H135 Helicopters for Training Missions
The Moroccan Forces Royales Air have ordered a fleet of Airbus H135s for military primary training missions. The light twin-engine H135, a reference helicopter in the segment, will be used for training pilots to perform a wide array of demanding missions including utility and search and rescue
Russian Helicopters, Rosoboronexport Sign Contract to Export Upgraded Mi-171E Choppers
Russian Helicopters (RH) and Rosoboronexport (ROE) have signed a contract with a foreign customer to deliver a batch of modernized Mi-171E helicopters. The upgraded Mi-171Es are distinguished by an improved power plant and increased carrying capacity
Thai Black Hawk Helicopter Crashes, Southern Army Chief, 6 Others Hurt
A Black Hawk helicopter operated by the Royal Thai Army (RTA) crashed into a tree in Thepha district of Songkhla on Friday morning. Col Pramote Prom-in, 4th Army spokesman, was quoted as saying by the
Leonardo to Supply 32 AW149 Multirole Helicopters to Poland Worth €1.76B
Leonardo's Polish subsidiary PZL-Swidnik, has been awarded a contract by the Polish Ministry of Defence worth 8.25 billion PLN gross (approximately €1
India's HAL Marks First Flight of Advanced Light Helicopter Wheeled Version
Wheeled version of the Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) developed by India's Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) took to the skies for the first time June 30. "The first flight of Advanced Light Helicopter (Wheeled Version) with segmented MRBs (Main Rotor Blades) and MRH (Main Rotor Head) in pre-cone configuration was carried out in Bengaluru," HAL said in a Twitter post June 30
Australian Army Receives 2 Additional Boeing Chinook Helicopters
The Australian Army has taken delivery of two Boeing CH-47F Chinook medium-lift helicopters. The helicopters will join Army Aviation Commands fleet of 12 Chinooks, which are operated by C Squadron, 5th Aviation Regiment
Cypriot National Guard Orders H145M Helicopters
Cyprus has signed a contract with Airbus Helicopters for the purchase of six H145Ms with an option for another six aircraft. The five-bladed helicopters will be operated by the Cypriot National Guard
Russia Delivering Mi-28NE Helicopters to Uganda
Russia is poised to deliver Mi-28NE Night Hunter attack helicopters to Uganda. "The contract is being implemented
Chinese Heavy-lift AC332 Helicopter Completes Cockpit Design Evaluation
The Chinese AC332 heavy lift civil helicopter has completed its cockpit design evaluation which was held on June 7. Technicians and test pilots signed off on the cockpit design features which include the main display and control equipment, laying the ground for subsequent model development and related test verification, the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) said
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...