Nigeria to Acquire Diamond and Beechcraft Surveillance Aircraft, A109 Attack Helicopters
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) will acquire surveillance aircraft from Diamond Aircraft (DA-42) and Beechcraft (KA-360i) besides A109 Trekker Attack Helicopters as part of its immediate procurement plans, its Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Oladayo Amao has said. The CAS revealed that the government was on the verge of...
Russia Calls U.S.’ Export of Afghan Mi-17 Helicopters to Ukraine ‘Illegal’
Russias Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation (FSVTS) has called U.S
Initial Operational Capability Declared for U.S.M.C.’s CH-53K Helicopters...
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Poland to Order US-made Attack Helicopters, Drones
Polish Defence Minister, Mariusz Błaszczak who is on a visit to Washington announced that he would soon send letters to the Pentagon to initiate the procedure for ordering further lots of military equipment for Poland. "We are talking about the next deliveries of HIMARS missiles, we are also talking about the...
Nigeria Approved to Buy 12 US-made AH-1Z Attack Helicopters
The US State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Nigeria of AH-1Z Attack Helicopter and related equipment for an estimated cost of $997 million. The case will include special training on the law of armed conflict and human rights, and air-to-ground integration to minimize civilian...
Qatar Emiri Air Force Receives Leonardo NH90 Helicopters
The first two naval variant NH90 helicopters of the Qatar Emiri Air Force were delivered from Leonardos Venice Tessera final assembly line (Italy) on March 31. The aircraft handover, achieved in accordance with contractual commitments, was performed during an official ceremony held at Leonardos Venice Tessera NH90 final assembly line (Italy) in the presence of Qatar Emiri Air Force, Leonardo and NHI representatives, Leonardo said in a statement today
Philippines Receives Turkish T-129 Helicopters, Pakistan Confirms U.S. Denied Export license for...
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) officially took delivery of the first two Turkish-made T129 Tactical Reconnaissance and Attack Helicopters (ATAK) on Wednesday. The aircraft arrived in the Philippines last month and were subject to a technical inspection and flight tests
India Approves Sale of 15 HAL-Built Light Combat Helicopters for $513M
Indias Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) approved the procurement of 15 Light Combat Helicopters (LCH) at the cost of $513 million (INR 3,887 Crore) along with Infrastructure sanctions worth $50 million (INR 377 Crore). Light Combat Helicopter Limited Series Production (LSP) is an indigenously designed, developed and manufactured state of the art modern combat helicopter containing approx
American V-22 Osprey Aircraft Crashes in Norway, 4 Crew Members Dead
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Sikorsky to Support Israeli CH-53K Helicopters
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company has won a contract valued $52 million to support Israeli CH-53K helicopters. “This modification adds scope to procure long lead items in support of full rate production, Lot 7, CH-53K aircraft for the government of Israel,” a U
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...