Airbus Sells Nine H145 Helicopters to Bahrain’s Police
Airbus Helicopters has signed a contract with the Bahrain Ministry of Interior for the purchase of nine
L3Harris Provides WESCAM MX-15D Sensors for German H145M Fleet
L3Harris Technologies is supplying WESCAM MX-15D electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) sensor systems to Airbus Helicopters for the German armed forces' fleet of multi-role H145M helicopters. The WESCAM MX-15Ds multi-spectral imaging, stabilization, and automatic video tracking capabilities enhance the H145M's airborne sight functions, particularly for ground and forward combat support, intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and...
Bell Completes Wind Tunnel Test to Prove Stability of New Stop/Fold Jet...
Bell Textron has completed wind tunnel testing at the National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) at Wichita State University for the DARPA Speed and Runway Independent Technology (SPRINT) program. This follows an evaluation of the
U.S. Approves $1.17B Sale of MH-60R Helicopter Equipment to India
The Biden administration has notified the U.S
Hungary Receives Two H225M Helicopters from Airbus
The Hungarian Air Force received two H225M helicopters from Airbus to support special operations forces. Hungary had placed an order for 16 H225M helicopters, which will be
Germany Receives First H145M Light Combat Helicopter from Airbus
Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first H145M helicopter to Germany less than a year after signing a contract for up to 82 units. Named “Leichter Kampfhubschrauber” (light combat helicopter) or LKH, the new fleet will support the Bundeswehr in training, reconnaissance, Special Forces missions, and light attack operations
Sikorsky, Rain Demonstrate Autonomous Wildfire-Fighting Black Hawk Helicopter
Sikorsky and Rain demonstrated the use of an autonomous Black Hawk helicopter to combat wildfires on October 29, the companies announced today. The 30-minute Rapid Wildfire Response Demonstration, held at Sikorsky's headquarters in Stratford, showcased the integration of Sikorsky's MATRIX flight autonomy and Rains wildfire mission software to suppress a small fire
Bell Textron Selects Site for Future Long Range Assault Aircraft Fuselage Assembly
Bell Textron announced it has chosen Wichita, Kansas, as the assembly site for the fuselage of the U.S
Netherlands Finalizes Deal for 12 H225M Caracal Helicopters for Special Operations
In a new agreement finalized at the Euronaval 2024 exhibition in Paris, the Netherlands Defence Ministry has secured the delivery of 12 H225M Caracal helicopters from Airbus Helicopters. The contract was signed on November 5 by Vice Admiral Jan Willem Hartman, Commander of the Materiel Command and IT, and Airbus CEO Bruno Even, with State Secretary of Defence Gijs Tuinman in attendance
MD Helicopters Completes First MD 500E to MD 530F Conversion
MD Helicopters has announced the completion of the first conversion of an MD 500E helicopter to the MD 530F model at Thoroughbred Aviation, an MD Authorized Service Center located in Lexington, Kentucky. This conversion marks a milestone for both the company and the MD Authorized Service Center network
Airbus to Supply 19 H135 Helicopters to Train Canadian Air Force Pilots
Airbus Helicopters has signed a contract with SkyAlyne, a joint venture between CAE and KF Aerospace, to provide the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) with 19 Airbus H135 helicopters to train RCAF Pilots. The contract is part of Canadas Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) Program and marks the first time that Airbus helicopters will fly as part of the Canadian Armed Forces
Royal Navy’s Wildcat Helicopter Achieves First Autonomous Drone Engagement Using Martlet Missile...
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Colombia Confirms Gripen Jet Purchase
Russian TU-22M3 Bomber Crashes Near the Russian Far East, One Pilot Killed...
French DGA, Airbus Unveils All-new NH90 Caiman Standard 2 Helicopter
Israeli Airstrike Targets UNRWA Clinic in Jabalia, 19 Killed
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...
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...