U.S. Army Aims Long Range Precision Munition “Shoot-Off” for FARA Aircraft in...
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China Replacing Russian Mi-17 Helicopters with Indigenous Z-20 Choppers
Chinese Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) has started replacing its Russian-made Mi-17 series helicopters with locally-made Z-20 choppers in transport roles for PLA troops. During a recent PLA exercise, “the Mi-171 transport helicopter that is common with Chinese army was not spotted
Indian Air Force Takes Delivery of First HAL Cheetal Helicopter
Indias Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) handed over the first Cheetal helicopter to the Indian Air Force (IAF) today during Aero India 2021 show. The rotorcraft is the first out of a total ten ordered by the IAF
Technology Transfer Discussions Delay Indo-Russian Ka-226T Helicopter Project
Discussions over technology to be brought in from Russia is pushing back signing of the contract for the manufacture of Kamov Ka-226T Helicopters in India. While the terms under which a new company, the Indo-Russian Helicopters Limited (IRHL) was formed, stipulates that the indigenous content should be to the extent...
Testing Commenced of Russian Engine to Replace French Powerplant for Ka-226T Helicopter...
Russias United Engine Corporation (UEC) has begun testing the VK-650V engine, which is planned to replace the Safran Arrius 2G1 powerplant that powers the Ka-226T and Ansat-U light helicopters. The power plant, which has no analogues in Russia, has been successfully launched at the UEC-Klimov test bench in St...
Bahrain, Czech Republic Order AH-1Z Targeting Sight Systems
Lockheed Martin has won a $50 million contract to provide AN/AAQ-30A Target Sight Systems (TSS) to Bahrain and Czech Republic. This modification adds scope for the production and delivery of 19 AN/AAQ-30A Target Sight Systems; 14 for the government of Bahrain and five for the government of the Czech Republic, a U
Airbus Helicopters to Test Hybrid, Electric Propulsion tech in New Flightlab
Airbus Helicopters has started in-flight tests on board its Flightlab, a platform-agnostic flying laboratory exclusively dedicated to maturing new technologies. Airbus Helicopters intends to pursue the testing of hybrid and electric propulsion technologies with its Flightlab demonstrator, as well as exploring autonomy, and other technologies aimed at reducing helicopter sound levels or improving maintenance and flight safety
Sikorsky-Boeing Unveil 'Defiant X' Helicopter to Replace Black Hawks
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company and Boeing today released details of its new helicopter offering- dubbed the Defiant X - for the U.S
3 Die as National Guard Black Hawk Crashes in a Field in...
A New York Army National Guard Black Hawk helicopter crashed in a rural area south of Rochester city, New York State, on Wednesday evening leaving three crew members dead. The UH-60 medical evacuation helicopter was on a routine training mission when the incident occurred
Rheinmetall to Supply Digital Classroom for the German Navy’s New NH90 NTH...
The European NH90 procurement and management organization, NAHEMA, has contracted Rheinmetall for an Asterion classroom solution destined for Naval Air Wing 3 at Nordholz on the North Sea coast. The deal was awarded to the company last month
General Electric to provide 21 CH-53K Helo Engines to U.S. Navy
General Electric has won a contract to supply 21 engines to power the U.S
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...