Pentagon May Train Former Afghan Pilots to Operate Ukrainian Military Aircraft: Russian...
Ukraine has no pilots and technicians to operate its air force, TASS reported quotting a 'military-diplomatic source' who also claimed that the Pentagon was training former Afghan aircrew for deployment in Ukraine
Czech Republic to Start Receiving American Venom, Viper Helicopters from 2023
The Czech Air Force will acquire ten UH-1Y Venom multirole helicopters besides ten AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters from 2023 onwards to replace, obsolete Mi-35/24V helos.In addition to the helicopters, the Czech Armed Forces will receive relevant armament such as Hellfire air-to-ground missiles, and Sidewinder air-to-air missiles, a Czech MoD release...
Ansat helicopters' Take-off Weight Increased by 200kg with New Rotor Blades
A new generation of blades developed by Russian Helicopters for Ansat light multi-purpose choppers has increased their take-off weight by 200kg. The blades are made using the latest technology from polymer composite materials and have improved aerodynamic properties
Philippines Eyes Chinooks after Scrapping $227M Deal for Russian Helicopters
The Philippines is eyeing American Chinook helicopters after it scrapped a $227.35 million deal for Russian helicopters
Chinese PLA's Hong Kong Garrison Inducts Z-10 Attack Helicopters
The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Hong Kong Garrison has commissioned the Z-10 attack helicopter to provide escort and air support to other helicopters, vessels and ground troops in joint operations.A video attached to a PLA Daily report on a recent exercise by the Hong Kong Garrison shows that a number of Z-10 attack helicopters participated
Airbus, VRM Switzerland to Create H145 Virtual Reality Simulator
Airbus Helicopters and VRM Switzerland agreed to co-develop a Virtual Reality (VR) training device for the twin-engine H145 helicopter. This new training tool will offer H145 operators a compact training solution with realistic flight behavior and full-body immersion, as well as the 3D vision and high-resolution scenery of VR technology
Franco-Chinese Z-15 Helicopter Receives Nod to Enter Chinese Market
The Z-15 (AC352) medium-sized, multipurpose helicopter developed by France-based Airbus and Chinas AVIC, has received a qualification certificate, making it eligible to enter China's civilian market. The certificate was awarded by Civil Aviation Administration of China
Rheinmetall Modernizing Simulators for German Navy NH90 Helicopter
Rheinmetall has won a contract to modernize simulators for the NH90 NFH Sea Lion naval helicopter for the German Navy. Rheinmetalls Bremen-based simulation specialists have been tasked with upgrading the “Functional Cockpit” Asterion cockpit trainer
Morocco Orders H135 Helicopters for Training Missions
The Moroccan Forces Royales Air have ordered a fleet of Airbus H135s for military primary training missions. The light twin-engine H135, a reference helicopter in the segment, will be used for training pilots to perform a wide array of demanding missions including utility and search and rescue
Russian Helicopters, Rosoboronexport Sign Contract to Export Upgraded Mi-171E Choppers
Russian Helicopters (RH) and Rosoboronexport (ROE) have signed a contract with a foreign customer to deliver a batch of modernized Mi-171E helicopters. The upgraded Mi-171Es are distinguished by an improved power plant and increased carrying capacity
European Countries Expand Ukraine Support with Air Defence, Drones and Military Pledges
French A400M Clears New Role with Air-Drop Test of Commando Boat System...
Bulgaria to Officially Induct First F-16 Fighter into Air Force on April
Indonesia to Join Turkish KAAN Jet Project as Doubts Linger Over KF-21
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...
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...