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...
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
S.Korea to Mass Produce Homegrown Light Armed Helicopter, Develop Rocket Munitions
South Koreas Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) said a 5.75 trillion-won ($4
Taiwan’s Bell Kiowa Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing
Taiwan Armys Bell OH-58D Kiowa helicopter made an emergency landing in Tainan on Tuesday after a warning light indicating excessive rotor speed lit up. The crew, from the Armys Aviation and Special Forces Command, were performing a routine nighttime training mission when the helicopters rotor speed became too high, per
KBR Wins $157M to Improve U.S. Army’s UH-60V Fleet
KBR has won a contract valued approximately $157 million to support capabilities assessment and enhancements for the U.S
Turkey’s Anadolu Amphibious Assault Ship Sees 1st Helicopter Deployment
Two Turkish Navy helicopters landed on the multipurpose amphibious assault ship Anadolu for the first time, as the flag-ship-to-be prepares to enter the country's inventory next month. Turkeys Defense Ministry confirmed on Friday that the two helicopters AH-1W Super Cobra and an SH-70 Seahawk, completed their deployment by landing on the Anadolu
Elbit Systems Wins $200M to Supply Helicopter Self-Protection Suits to Asia-Pacific Country
Elbit Systems has won approximately $200 million to supply Electronic Warfare and airborne laser technologies to protect military helicopters of a country in Asia-Pacific. The contract will be executed over a four-year period
Royal Netherlands Air Force Receives 20th CH-47F Chinook
Boeing said it delivered the 20th CH-47F Chinook to the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF), concluding the countrys latest fleet update. The Netherlands is one of eight NATO countries to operate the Chinook and has fielded the aircraft continuously since receiving its first CH-47D models in 1995
AW169 Helicopter Receives Skid and Advanced SAR Mode Certifications
The
Russian Su-57E, Su-35S Eye S.Asian Fighter Market at Malaysia's LIMA Show...
Israel Signs $55M Deal with Elbit for Helicopter Defense Systems
General Atomics Unveils First YFQ-42A Unmanned Fighter Prototype
Russia Detains Oil Tanker Leaving Estonian Port in Tit-for-Tat Seizure
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...
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...
