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
Thai Black Hawk Helicopter Crashes, Southern Army Chief, 6 Others Hurt
A Black Hawk helicopter operated by the Royal Thai Army (RTA) crashed into a tree in Thepha district of Songkhla on Friday morning. Col Pramote Prom-in, 4th Army spokesman, was quoted as saying by the
Leonardo to Supply 32 AW149 Multirole Helicopters to Poland Worth €1.76B
Leonardo's Polish subsidiary PZL-Swidnik, has been awarded a contract by the Polish Ministry of Defence worth 8.25 billion PLN gross (approximately €1
India's HAL Marks First Flight of Advanced Light Helicopter Wheeled Version
Wheeled version of the Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) developed by India's Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) took to the skies for the first time June 30. "The first flight of Advanced Light Helicopter (Wheeled Version) with segmented MRBs (Main Rotor Blades) and MRH (Main Rotor Head) in pre-cone configuration was carried out...
Australian Army Receives 2 Additional Boeing Chinook Helicopters
The Australian Army has taken delivery of two Boeing CH-47F Chinook medium-lift helicopters. The helicopters will join Army Aviation Commands fleet of 12 Chinooks, which are operated by C Squadron, 5th Aviation Regiment
Cypriot National Guard Orders H145M Helicopters
Cyprus has signed a contract with Airbus Helicopters for the purchase of six H145Ms with an option for another six aircraft. The five-bladed helicopters will be operated by the Cypriot National Guard
Russia Delivering Mi-28NE Helicopters to Uganda
Russia is poised to deliver Mi-28NE Night Hunter attack helicopters to Uganda. "The contract is being implemented
Chinese Heavy-lift AC332 Helicopter Completes Cockpit Design Evaluation
The Chinese AC332 heavy lift civil helicopter has completed its cockpit design evaluation which was held on June 7. Technicians and test pilots signed off on the cockpit design features which include the main display and control equipment, laying the ground for subsequent model development and related test verification, the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) said
Norway Terminates NH90 Helicopter Contract, Seeks $515 Million Refund
The Norwegian Government has decided to end the introduction of the NH90 helicopter and has authorized the Norwegian Defence Material Agency (NDMA) to terminate the contract, said Norwegian Minister of Defence, Mr. Bjorn Arild Gram
Russian Helicopters Develops Composite Armor for Mi-8 Choppers
Russian Helicopters has developed a composite ballistic protection system for Mi-8AMT and Mi-8MTV-1 helicopters. The armor system will be installed on helicopters used for UN peacekeeping missions, Rostec said in a statement today
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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...