Boeing to Support Development of UK's FMS H-47 Rotorcraft
Boeing has won $68M to develop H-47 Extended Range (ER) rotary wing aircraft for the United Kingdom. “The Boeing Co
Lockheed Wins $21M to Modify Standard MH-60R to Greek Configuration
Lockheed Martin has won a $21 million contract to customize four MH-60R helicopters ordered by the Hellenic Navy from standard export configuration. “This order provides non-recurring engineering and field service representative support in support of configuration efforts for four MH-60R aircraft from standard Foreign Military Sales (FMS) configuration to the government...
Airbus Starts Testing Engine Back-Up System for Light Helicopters
Airbus Helicopters has started flight testing an engine back-up system (EBS) onboard its Flightlab. The tests are being conducted in partnership with the French Civil Aviation Authority DGAC
Sikorsky S-92 Helo Completes Maiden Flight Using Biofuel
Sikorskys S-92 medium-lift helicopter has completed its first flight using Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), often referred to as Biofuel. The Lockheed Martin company said it has approved the use of biofuel for the S-92 helicopter as an alternative to petroleum-based fuels and the aircraft completed its first flight
UK to Spend £400M for Chinook Defensive Systems, C-17 Upgrades
The UK Ministry of Defence said it is investing £400 million to equip Chinook helicopters with defensive systems, and to upgrade the C-17 Globemaster fleet. UKs C-17 fleet – which recently played a key role in the UKs evacuation from Afghanistan – will receive a £324 million investment
Safran Runs Helicopter Engine on 100 per cent Recycled Cooking Oil
Safran Helicopter Engines today performed a world first by running a helicopter engine run on 100 percent sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). During the test, a Makila 2 engine ran on a biofuel produced by TotalEnergies from residues and waste from the circular economy, specifically used cooking oil
Boeing-Sikorsky Submit Proposal for U.S. Army's FLRAA Helicopter Requirement
The Sikorsky-Boeing team submitted a proposal for DEFIANT X for the U.S
Thales Tests FlytX avionics Suite for Helicopters
Thales recently conducted the first test of its FlytX avionics suite on-board a Cabri helicopter. The testing process is expected to continue well into 2020 as the firm works on the suites functionalities
Russian Helicopters Displays VRT500 Manned and VTR300 Unmanned Choppers at EEF Event
Russian Helicopters displayed its latest creations- the VRT500 Manned and VTR300 Unmanned Choppers along with the Ka-62 medium multipurpose helicopter at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok on Thursday. The Ka-62 is a multipurpose helicopter, designed using the latest world achievements of the aviation industry, meets Russian and international airworthiness standards, reliability and safety standards for cargo and passenger transportation
U.S. Navy MH-60S Helicopter Crashes into Ocean, 5 Crew Missing, 1 Rescued
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Leidos Wins $21M to Support Mi-17, PC-12 Aircraft which Supported Afghan Forces
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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...