Bell to Build Flight Training Devices for Czech Republic
Bell Textron has signed a contract with the U.S
Morocco Eyeing French H225M Caracal Helicopters
The Royal Moroccan Air Force is reportedly planning to buy 8 H225M Caracal helicopter from France. Morocco is currently negotiating with Airbus for eight H225Ms, as per reports
Russian Ansat Helicopter Cleared to Transport Bulky Cargo, Extinguish Fires
Kazan Helicopter Plant, a subsidiary of Russian Helicopters has received approval from the Federal Air Transport Agency to equip the Ansat helicopter with an external sling, clearing it for transporting oversized cargo and extinguish fires. The maximum take-off weight of Ansat when using an external sling has been increased from 3600...
Indonesian Navy Receives Bell 505 Helicopters
The Indonesian Navy took delivery of two Bell 505 helicopters today. The newly acquired helicopters will be utilized as basic helicopter trainers
Indian Mi-17V5 Chopper Crashes, Chief of Defence Staff Killed
The Indian Air Force (IAF)'s Mi-17V5 chopper with multiple people onboard crashed near Tamil Nadus Coonoor on Wednesday, killing India's first Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat. The helicopter had four crew members and nine other passengers onboard at the time of the incident other than the CDS
Russian Ansat Helicopter’s Range Increased by 140Km
The Russian Helicopters holding has increased the flight range of the Ansat and Ansat-M helicopters by 140 kilometers by installing an additional tank. The conventional version of the aircraft will now be able to fly up to 645 kilometers while the modernized version can fly up to 780 kilometers, state-owned Rostec said in a release
Sikorsky’s S-70M Black Hawk Helicopter Gets FAA Civil Certification
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) completed its certification of the new S-70M Black Hawk helicopter by issuing Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company a Restricted Category Special Airworthiness Certificate. FAA certification, and the establishment of a pilot type rating, are expected to broaden the market for the military-designed helicopter by allowing civil and commercial operators in the United States to purchase new Black Hawk aircraft direct from the factory
Two Pilots Killed in Pak Army Helicopter Crash in Siachen
A Pakistan Army helicopter crashed at Siachin on Monday killing both pilots onboard the aircraft. Confirming the crash, the military said in a
Russia Makes ‘Most Favorable’ Ka-226T Offer to India
Russia says it has made the most favorable offer to build light multipurpose Ka-226T helicopters in India. "The topic of the Ka-226T is under negotiation
BAE Systems’ New FireNet Transceiver Completes Capability Demo for Rotary Wing Aircraft
BAE Systems has completed a capability demonstration of its FireNet software-defined communication transceiver, that addresses channel capacity and waveform needs for rotary wing aircraft. The demonstration displayed the FireNet systems additional channel capabilities for rotary wing aircraft – providing our armed forces with a unified tactical network and enabling Joint All Domain Operations (JADO)
Export Variants of Russia’s Mi-28NM, Ka-52M Helos to Get All New Multi-Purpose...
The export variants of Russias Ka-52M and Mi-28NM attack helicopters will receive a new multi-purpose missile codenamed Item-305E. "The missile can make part of the armament of Ka-52M and Mi-28NM combat helicopters slated for exports
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...