Iraq Seeks Turkish Bayraktar Drones, T129 Helicopter, EW Systems
Iraq is eyeing Bayraktar TB2 combat drones, T129 helicopters and Electronic Warfare (EW) systems manufactured by Turkey. Iraqs Defense Minister Juma Anad Saadoun said on Iraqi television that the country had “reached a consensus” with Turkey concerning the purchase of Bayraktar TB2 drones
Sikorsky to Deliver S-70 ‘FIREHAWK’ Helicopters to United Rotorcraft
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, will provide five S-70 Black Hawk helicopters modified to perform aerial firefighting operations to United Rotorcraft, a division of Air Methods Corporation. The bulk order will enable United Rotorcraft, as the only company authorized by Sikorsky to modify Black Hawk aircraft to the FIREHAWK configuration, to...
Russian MoD Orders Ka-52M Helicopters at Army 2021
The Russian Ministry of Defense signed a contract for Kamoc Ka-52M Alligator combat helicopters with Russian Helicopters Holding today during the Army 2021 Forum. The Ka-52M is considered a competitor to the U
Ukraine to Establish Mi-17 Helicopter Repair Centre in Turkey
Ukraines Ukrspetsexport, a subsidiary of state-owned Ukroboronprom, will soon set up a facility to repair Mi-17 helicopters in Turkey. An agreement pertaining to setting up the unit was inked with Turkeys THK Teknik A
Cyprus to Sell 11 Mi-35P Helicopters to Serbia: Report
Cyprus is in talks with Serbia for the latters intended purchase of 11 second-hand Mi-35P attack helicopters. A military delegation led by Serbian Deputy Defense Minister Nenad Miloradovic visited Cyprus Andreas Papandreou Air Base in April 2021 and examined the rotorcraft operated by the Cyprus National Guard, local media reported
Bell Details Invictus Helicopter Competitive Prototype Progress
Bell Textron Inc. released new data on the build and testing for the Bell 360 Invictus competitive prototype on Wednesday
Turkey’s Meteksan to Display Laser-Based Helicopter Obstacle Detection System at IDEF 2021
Turkish firm Meteksan said it will display laser-based Helicopter Obstacle Detection System (HETS) for the first time at IDEF-2021 exhibition scheduled to take place in Istanbul fro, 17-20 August, 2021. The HETS was developed within the scope of the contract signed between Turkeys Presidency of Defense Industries (SSB) and the company in 2021
Special Forces Mi-8 Helicopter- AMTSh-VN Makes First Flight
The Mi-8 AMTSh-VN, which the Russian MoD calls as the Worlds ‘most armed and most protected military transport helicopter, made its first flight today. The MoDs TV channel, tvzvezda
Indian Army’s ALH Dhruv Helicopter crashes into Dam
An ALH Dhruv helicopter of the Indian Army crashed into the Ranjit Sagar Dam located in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir today. Initial reports suggested at least five were on board the chopper, which apparently developed a snag after take-off at around 11 a
Bell Textron Unveils High Speed VTOL Military Aircraft Design Concepts
Bell Textron today unveiled the design concepts for new military aircraft which would use Bells High-Speed Vertical Take-Off and Landing (HSVTOL) technology. HSVTOL technology blends the hover capability of a helicopter with the speed, range and survivability features of a fighter aircraft
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...