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
Qatar Takes Delivery of First NH90 Tactical Transport Helicopter
The Qatar Air Force took delivery of the first NH90 Tactical Transport Helicopter (TTH) recently, manufacturer Leonardo has announced. The first TTH version helicopter for land-based tasks was delivered on 11 December, in line with contractual commitments, and will be followed in the coming months by the first NFH, dedicated to naval operations, after qualifications
Israeli Pilots Killed in Eurocopter AS565 Panther Helicopter Crash, Helos Grounded
Two Israeli Defense Force (IDF) pilots were killed when the Eurocopter AS565 Panther (Atalef) helicopter they were flying in crashed Monday night. The accident took place while the pilots were training off the coast of the northern city of Haifa
Turkey to Test Ukrainian-Made ATAK-II Engine in 2022
Turkey will start testing the engine it is buying from Ukraine to power its T929 ATAK-II twin-engine heavy attack helicopter this year. In a New Years greeting for employees working at Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI), General Manager Temel Kotil revealed the progress of various projects undertaken by the company
Israel Signs $3B Deal for CH-53K Helicopters, KC-46 Tankers
The Israel Ministry of Defense signed an agreement estimated to be worth $3 billion with the United States for CH-53K helicopters and KC-46 refueling aircraft. On Friday, the ministry said in a statement that it is ordering 12 helicopters built by Sikorsky, a subsidiary of Lockheed Martin, as well as two tanker aircraft
Spanish Ministry of Defence and Interior Buy 36 Airbus H135 Helicopters
The Spanish Ministries of Defence and Interior placed an order Thursday for 36 Airbus H135 helicopters. The Ministry of Defence will receive 18 helicopters to be operated by the Air Force and the Navy while the Ministry of Interior will also take delivery of 18 helicopters to be operated by the National Police and the Guardia Civil
DARPA-backed Startup Speeds Up Production for Radar, Electronic Warfare Amplifiers
Poland to Deploy 96 'Tarantula' Robots in New Unmanned Troop Units
U.K. Orders 1,500 Sig Sauer MCX Rifles for Royal Marines
Indonesia Eyeing Italy's Retired "Garibaldi" Aircraft Carrier, Harrier Jets
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