Lockheed Martin Wins $504M to Deliver MH-60R Helicopters to Australia
Lockheed Martin has won a contract valued $504 million to deliver a dozen MH-60R Seahawk helicopters to Australia. Work is expected to be completed in October 2026
Australia Approved to Buy 40 Black Hawk Helicopters Worth $1.95 Billion
The United States has approved a possible sale of 40 UH-60M Black Hawk Helicopters and related equipment for an estimated cost of $1.95 billion
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
Latest Chinese GJ-11 "Sharp Sword" Drone Seen at an Air Base in...
North Korea Reveals Hwasong-20 ICBM Capable of Reaching U.S. Mainland
Denmark Allocates $4.5B to Buy 16 Additional F-35 Fighter Jets
Russia Sanctions French Automaker Renault for Producing Drones for Ukraine
European Nations Prioritizing Europe-made IRIS-T & SAMP-T over American Patriot Air Defense Systems?
European nations looking to procure new air defense systems appear to be giving the much-vaunted American Patriot a miss in...
Russian T-90MS Crew Discuss Future Upgrades
Defense Mirror spoke with the crew members of the Russian T-90MS main battle tank, produced by UralVagonZavod
China's Mass-produced J-35A Aircraft Set to Disrupt Global Stealth Fighter Market
China is aiming to disrupt the global stealth fighter market by mass-producing its fifth-generation J-35A at a pace comparable to...
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...