HAL to Supply Spares and Repair 'Legacy' Helicopters of Argentinian Air Force
India's Hindustan Aeronautics LImited (HAL) today signed a contract with the Argentinian Air Force (AAF) to supply spares and repair legacy helicopters of 2 tonne class.The contract was signed by Brigadier General Xavier Issac, Chief of AAF and C
TATA-Boeing Manufactures 180 Fuselage Units of Apache Helicopters
Tata Boeing Aerospace Limited (TBAL) has manufactured 180 fuselage units for AH-64 Apache helicopters till date. The fuselages are meant largely for export to meet demand for Boeing's Apache helicopter global supply chain
Ka-226T Project with Russia Still On, No Conflict of Interest with LUH:...
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) said India can accommodate both Ka-226T helicopter project and the indigenous Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) since the two aircraft perform different functions. HAL CMD C
French Military Helicoper Flies with Fuel Made from Used Cooking Oil
The French General Directorate of Armaments (DGA) carried out on February 3 a first test flight of a military helicopter with 84% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). This is the first time in the world that a military helicopter has been able to fly with such a high content of sustainable aviation...
Indo-Russian Talks on KA-226T Helicopter Project Frozen; Delhi May Still Buy Fully-built...
Indo-Russian talks on the production of Ka-226T helicopters in India are frozen over level of localization."Talks with India on the production of Ka-226T helicopter have been frozen as the Russias partner is unsatisfied with the localization level suggested by the joint enterprise," Deputy Director of the Russian Federal Service for...
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
Denmark Allocates $4.5B to Buy 16 Additional F-35 Fighter Jets
Russia Sanctions French Automaker Renault for Producing Drones for Ukraine
Bayraktar Kizilelma Unmanned Jet Completes First Live-Fire Test with Tolun, Teber-82 Munitions
Helsing Acquires Blue Ocean to Advance Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Capabilities
European Nations Prioritizing Europe-made IRIS-T & SAMP-T over American Patriot Air Defense Systems?
European nations looking to procure new air defense systems appear to be giving the much-vaunted American Patriot a miss in...
Russian T-90MS Crew Discuss Future Upgrades
Defense Mirror spoke with the crew members of the Russian T-90MS main battle tank, produced by UralVagonZavod
China's Mass-produced J-35A Aircraft Set to Disrupt Global Stealth Fighter Market
China is aiming to disrupt the global stealth fighter market by mass-producing its fifth-generation J-35A at a pace comparable to...
The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and Missiles
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles
Four-legged Robots Vs. Military Dogs
Four legged robots that resemble dogs are increasingly being seen in war zones and exercises for functions such as reconnaissance...
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...