Norway Terminates NH90 Helicopter Contract, Seeks $515 Million Refund
The Norwegian Government has decided to end the introduction of the NH90 helicopter and has authorized the Norwegian Defence Material Agency (NDMA) to terminate the contract, said Norwegian Minister of Defence, Mr. Bjorn Arild Gram
Russian Helicopters Develops Composite Armor for Mi-8 Choppers
Russian Helicopters has developed a composite ballistic protection system for Mi-8AMT and Mi-8MTV-1 helicopters. The armor system will be installed on helicopters used for UN peacekeeping missions, Rostec said in a statement today
Germany Picks Chinook as its New Heavy-Lift Helicopter
Germany has announced its decision to procure Boeings CH-47F Block II Chinook to satisfy the need for a modern heavy-lift helicopter. Under its “Schwerer Transporthubschrauber (STH)” or Heavy Transport Helicopter program, Germany wants to purchase 60 F-model Chinooks in the Block II standard configuration with air-to-air refueling capability
Egypt Cleared to Buy CH-47F Helicopters for $2.6B
The Biden administration has approved Egypts request to purchase 23 CH-47F Chinook helicopters and related equipment for $2.6 billion
India Re-Starts Negotiations with Russia for Ka-31 Helicopter Purchase
Rosoboronexport says it is working to provide Kamov Ka-31s to India, days after foreign media reports claimed that Russia had suspended delivery of the helicopters. "The work with India on this issue continues
Russia’s Mi-171A3 Offshore Helicopter Completes First Flight
The glider of Russias Mi-171A3 offshore helicopter will be tested for static strength at the National Center for Helicopter Engineering by M.L
China's Biggest Ever Helicopter, AC313A Flies for the First Time
China's biggest ever helicopter, the AC313A, made its maiden flight on Tuesday, allowing the country to enter into the big league of large helicopter manufacturing nations such as Russia and the United States.The helicopter took off at 8:55 am and landing at 9:17 am at the Lümeng Airport in Jingdezhen, East China's Jiangxi Province
China’s ‘Black Hawk’ Sling-Loads All-Terrain Vehicle for First Time
Chinas Z-20 helicopter, which is similar to the U.S
S.Korean Military Orders 40 Bell 505 Training Helicopters
South Koreas Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) announced today it placed an order valued $132.8 million (170 billion won) for 40 Bell 505 helicopters manufactured by U
Sailor Injured During Navy Exercises, Dies
A sailor who sustained injuries after a helicopter landing incident during joint training at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story on May 5, died on Monday. The sailor was assigned to an East Coast-based Naval Special Warfare unit
Russia’s Kazan Helicopter Plant Certifies New Mi-28 Simulator
Russias Federal Air Transport Agency (Rosaviatsia) has certified the operation of a new Mi-38-2/4 helicopter simulator produced by Kazan Helicopter Plant, a subsidiary of the Russian Helicopters. The new simulator is versatile - due to the possibility of reconfiguration, it can be used to teach piloting Mi-38-2 helicopters, in which the commander is on the left, and Mi-38-4, where the commander is on the right
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...