Sikorsky, Boeing Protest U.S. Army’s Choosing of Bell V-280 as Black Hawk...
Lockheed Martin subsidiary Sikorsky filed a formal protest today asking the U.S
Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations Receives first Upgraded Mi-26T2 Heavy Helicopter
Rostecs Russian Helicopters holding handed over the first modernized Mi-26T2 heavy helicopter with new on-board radio-electronic equipment (avionics) and a "glass cockpit" to the Ministry of Emergency Situations. Modern equipment and new electronics have made it possible to reduce the number of crew and ensure the possibility of flights at any...
U.S. Navy OKs Full-Rate Production of CH-53K Helicopter
Sikorsky is set to ramp up manufacturing rate of the CH-53K helicopter to over 20 annually, with the U.S
Leonardo Wins €690M Canadian Contract to Upgrade AW101 Helicopters
The Canadian Department of National Defence has awarded Leonardo $1 billion CAN (€690 million) for the AW101/CH-149 “Cormorant” Mid-Life Upgrade (CMLU) Project. The contract covers upgrading 16 aircraft in total, comprising 13 existing Cormorant Search and Rescue Helicopter (CSH) currently in-service and the augmentation of a further three aircraft
AgustaWestland Wins U.S. Navy Deal for 26 TH-73A Training Helicopters
The Pentagon announced a $110.5 million contract to AgustaWestland for 26 TH-73A training helicopters
DAPA Initiates Development of S.Korea’s Minesweeper Helicopter Project
South Koreas Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) signed a contract with Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) on Thursday to develop a small minesweeper helicopter. This initial contract for the development is worth KRW 347
Austria Takes Delivery of First AW169M LUH Helicopter
The Austrian Ministry of Defense received the first AW169M LUH helicopter from an initial order of 18 units. The handover of the aircraft, built at Leonardos Vergiate facility in Italy, achieved in line with the contractual obligations, was performed during an official ceremony held at the Tulln-Langenlebarn Brumowski Air Base, in the presence of Leonardos senior management
Guatemala Air Force Receives SUBARU BELL 412EPXn Helicopters
Bell Textron Inc. handed over two SUBARU BELL 412EPX aircraft during an acceptance ceremony at La Aurora International Airport
Rostec Develops Hybrid Engine Demonstrator for Helicopters, Drones
Rostecs United Engine Corporation has created a 100 kW hybrid power plant (HPU) demonstrator that can be used in advanced aircraft, including light multi-purpose helicopters and drones. During the first tests, the correctness of the adopted technical solutions was confirmed
Northrop Tests Multifunction RAPTR Sensor, Mini-CNI on UH-60 Helicopter
Northrop Grumman said it flight tested multifunction RAPTR sensor and mini-CNI integrated on UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter. During a recent demonstration, the company simultaneously transmitted advanced sensor data and communications using the companys Re Scalable Aperture for Precision Targeting Radar (RAPTR) and Mini-Communications, Navigation, Identification (Mini-CNI) systems on a UH-60
South Korea Develops 'Cheongeom' Missile, Its Competitor to American Hellfire II
South Koreas Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has developed a new “tank sniper” missile for small-size helicopters which can emerge as competitor to the U.S
Eurofighter Typhoon Jet to Become More Lethal with New Aerodynamic Modification
Tehran Claims to Have Hit Israeli Airbases in Response to Overnight Israeli...
US Warships Forced to Retreat after Iranian Navy Fires Warning Shots in...
Ukraine Struck 18 Russian Oil Facilities in May, the Farthermost being 1700...
One Month Since U.S., Israeli War Against Iran: Who Is Gaining?
One month after the United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iran on February 28 the conflict has expanded...
Modern Tank Showdown: T-90MS, Leopard 2A7, M1E3 Abrams Compared
Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) have shown their mettle in recent conflicts such as in Ukraine despite being increasingly vulnerable to...
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