LM-Boeing’s Defiant Completes FLRAA Mission Profile Test Flights
The Lockheed Martin Sikorsky-Boeing SB>1 DEFIANT successfully completed Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) mission profile test flights, including confined area landings and low-level flight operations. These flights validate DEFIANTs relevancy to the Armys mission, providing agility at the objective (also known as the “X”), and increased survivability, all while reducing pilot...
HAL Signs Contract to Export ALH Helicopter to Mauritius
Indian state-run firm Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) has signed contracts to export its Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv aircraft to Mauritius. “In-line with the government's vision to boost defense exports, HAL signed a contract with Mauritius for export of one Advanced Light Helicopter," the company posted on its official Twitter account on...
MD Helicopters Ships Six MD 530G Light Scout Attack Choppers to Malaysia
MD Helicopters (MDHI) has shipped six MD 530G Light Scout Attack helicopters for the Malaysia Ministry of Defense (MoD) via their agent Halaman Optima/ Destini Prima. The 530G for Malaysia is integrated with the Wescam L3 MX10D sensor and the Pathfinder Ares Weapons Management System from Tek Fusion which are used...
Philippines to Buy 32 S-70i Black Hawk helicopters
Philippine Secretary of Defense Delfin Lorenzana has announced that the country will order 32 S-70i Black Hawk helicopters for more than $620 million. The government last year completed an order of 16 S-70i helicopters to replace the Air Force's fleet of Bell UH-1Hs, commonly known as the Huey, after fatal accidents...
Mi-17V5 Crash that Killed Indian Defense Chief Caused by Pilot Disorientation
The Tri-Services Court of Inquiry into the Mi-17V5 accident on 8 December, 2021, that killed Chief of Indias Defense Staff Gen. Bipin Rawat, his wife and 12 other defense personnel, has submitted its preliminary findings
German Army to Deploy CH-53 Helicopters, 120 Soldiers in Mali
The German Army is planning to deploy five CH-53 helicopters and soldiers to support UN mission in Mali in a couple of months. Confirming the development, the German Air Force (Luftwaffe) tweeted Friday that it will deploy 120 soldiers and five CH-53 helicopters in the middle of this year
Chinese-Russian Heavy Lift Helicopter Looks to Sikorsky CH-53E for Inspiration
The Chinese -Russian 38-ton Advanced Heavy Lift (AHL) helicopter project could draw inspiration from the American CH-53E Super Stallion. The proposed helicopter designated as AC332 AHL will likely feature a main rotor and a tail rotor like the American CH-53E, unlike the tandem rotor design used by the Boeing CH-47 Chinook
Latest AH-64E Apache Helicopters - Version 6 - Arrive at U.S. Base...
United States Force in South Korea, is being outfitted with newest AH-64 Version 6 (V6) helicopter. “The upgraded aircraft integrates modern technology for both the aviator and maintainers in our battalion,” Capt
First Two Turkish T129B Attack Helicopters Not Yet Arrived in the Philippines:...
The Philippines Department of National Defense has denied receiving the first two TAI T129 ATAK Helicopters. "Contrary to information circulating online, as of 9 January 2021 the first two units of TAI T129 ATAK Helicopters have not arrived in country
Kongsberg to Maintain Norway’s Fleet of AW101 SAR Helicopters
Kongsberg Aviation Maintenance Services (KAMS) signed an agreement with Leonardo to provide maintenance services for the Norwegian fleet of SAR Queen / AW101 Search & Rescue helicopters. The contract will be performed in the period 2022-2026
Lockheed Martin to Upgrade Egypt's Apache Helicopters
Lockheed Martin won a contract valued $102.4 million to upgrade Egypts AH-64 Apache helicopters
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...