Lockheed Martin to Develop Gen 3 Radar System for Apache Helicopter Fleet
Lockheed Martin has received a contract from the U.S
U.S. Army to Test New Autonomous Flight Features on Sikorsky's Upgraded Black...
Sikorsky has been awarded a $6 million contract from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to install its ALIAS/MATRIX flight autonomy system onto the U.S
Airbus Demonstrates Manned, Unmanned Helicopter Teaming
Airbus Helicopters, in collaboration with its partners, has completed a full-scale demonstration of a manned-unmanned teaming (MUM-T) system developed under the European Union-funded project code-named MUSHER. The demonstration took place in France and Italy from 30 September to 9 October and involved multiple manned helicopters and unmanned systems connected to a...
Poland Secures $3B U.S. Loan to Purchase AH-64 Apache Helicopters
Poland has secured a $3.08 billion loan from the United States government to finance the procurement of AH-64 Apache helicopters
Royal Thai Army's First AH-6 Little Bird Helicopter Completes Maiden Flight
The first of eight Boeing AH-6 Little Bird light attack helicopters ordered for the Royal Thai Army completed its maiden flight on August 22 at Boeing's facility in Mesa, Arizona. Boeing was awarded the contract by the U
Indonesian Air Force Orders Airbus H145 Helicopters
The Indonesian Air Force today placed an order for four Airbus H145 helicopters as part of its training modernisation programme. The order was announced during the Bali International Airshow taking place this week
Upgraded Ka-32 Helicopter with Russian Engine Makes First Flight
Russian Helicopters flew the Ka-32A11M helicopter for the first time on Thursday, an upgraded version of the Ka-32 multipurpose chopper. The Ka-32 is one of the oldest helicopters to feature a co-axial rotor, making the machine highly maneuverable and eliminating the need for a tail rotor
Israeli Helicopter Crashes in Rafah, 2 Soldiers Killed
An Israeli Air Force "Yanshuf" helicopter, engaged in a mission to evacuate an injured soldier, crashed on September 11 while attempting to land in the Rafah area of Gaza. Two Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers lost their lives in the crash
MD Helicopters Signs $19M Support Contract with Saudi Arabian National Guard for...
MD Helicopters LLC (MDH) has signed a five-year, $19 million contract with the Saudi Arabian National Guard (SANG) to provide comprehensive support for the maintenance and operation of its MD530F helicopter fleet. The agreement covers spare parts supply, repair and overhaul services, and in-country technical and logistical support for SANGs 12 MD530F helicopters used in flight training
Iraq Buys 12 Airbus H225M Helicopters to Replace Mi-17s
Airbus Helicopters has been awarded a contract for 12
Russian Helicopters Commences Assembling Production Models of Mi-171AZ Helicopter
Russian Helicopters (RusHeli) has commenced assembling the first production models of the Mi-171AZ helicopter, Russias dedicated chopper to operate from deep sea oil and gas platforms. RusHeli plant at Ulan Ode has already completed the training of pilot instructors and technicians of the Aviation Training Center
HAL, SAFHAL Helicopter Engines Sign Contract to Develop Engine for 13 Ton
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and SAFHAL Helicopter Engines Private Limited (SAFHAL) have signed an agreement to collaborate on a new high-power engine project. The joint effort will cover the design, development, manufacture, and support of the engine, named Aravalli
Chinese Planemaker, Comac to Expand Production as C919 Airliner Orders Grow
Turkey’s Hurkus-2 Trainer Completes First Flight
Bangkok Debunks UN Report of Thai Banks Helping Myanmar Buy Weapons
Russia Attempted to Cover up Azeri Airlines Crash with “Absurd Theories”: ...
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...