Indian Coast Guard to Induct 3 ALH Mk-III Helicopters
The Indian Coast Guard inducted three indigenously manufactured Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) Mk-III on Saturday. On June 7, the Indian Navy commissioned a second naval air squadron equipped with ALH Mk-III aircraft
U.S. Navy Receives First TH-73A Training Helicopter
Leonardo delivered the first TH-73A training helicopter to the U.S
Russian Mi-171A2 Choppers to Have 4 Additional Seats
The Russian Federal Air Transport Agency (Rosaviatsia) gave its nod to Russian Helicopters for the installation of four additional passenger seats in the Mi-171A2 cabin. The increase in the number of seats from 20 to 24 will give additional advantages to operators when performing passenger transportation, a Rostec release on Tuesday...
Poland Delivers 5 New S-70i Choppers to Philippines
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) took delivery of five additional S-70i Black Hawk combat utility helicopters from Poland on Monday. The Polish-made choppers were delivered to the country aboard an Antonov transport
USMC Demos Link-16 Connection between AH-1Z Viper, Ground Station
The United States Marine Corps (USMC) has demonstrated in flight testing a two-way connection between the AH-1Z Viper helicopter and a ground station using new Link-16 hardware and software. Link-16 enables the AH-1Z—unlike any other helicopter in the world with its integrated anti-air capability and AIM-9 Sidewinder -- to quickly obtain...
Saab to Support 20 Swedish Helikopter 15s
Saab announced today it signed an agreement with FMV regarding full support for Helikopter 15. The agreement is valid from 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2026 with additional option years up to 31 December 2030
MD Helicopters Awarded $14.5M 'Pseudo' FMS Contract for Afghan MD 530F Choppers
MD Helicopter was awarded a $14,500,000 Pseudo Foreign Military Sales (FMS) contract modification to provide contractor logistics support for the Afghanistan Air Force fleet of armed MD 530F rotary wing aircraft. Work will be performed in Mesa, Arizona; Kabul, Afghanistan; and Al-Ain, United Arab Emirates, with an estimated completion date of Nov
MD Helicopters To Support Afghan MD 530F Helicopters
MD Helicopters has won a contract valued $14.5 million to provide contractor logistics support for the Afghanistan Air Force fleet of armed MD 530F rotary wing aircraft
Philippines buys six Turkish T-129 Helicopters for $270 million, Deliveries Start in
The first two units of Turkish-made T-129 Attack Helicopters is expected to be delivered to the Philippine Air Force in September this year. A total of six T-129 Helicopters will be acquired with a total contract price of $270 million from Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) under a government-to-government mode of procurement, an Philippine MoD release said
Airbus Completes First Retrofit of Five-Bladed Version
Airbus Helicopters said today it has performed the first retrofit of a four-bladed H145 into the new five-bladed version. The company is working with DRF Luftrettung on the project
Leonardo Supplies 2 AW139 Helicopters for use of Australian Army
Leonardo announced Tuesday it supplied two AW139 helicopters for use by the Australian Army. “We are proud to announce that we have successfully delivered the first of two AW139 helicopters to Toll Group
Lockheed Martin’s First Next-Gen U.S. Missile Warning Satellite Clears Final Tests before...
New Capabilities of Russian Su-57 Fighter Stuns Ukraine
Canada to Equip Halifax-class Frigates with Surveillance Drones
Israel, U.S. Test Upgraded David’s Sling Air Defense System
China's Mass-produced J-35A Aircraft Set to Disrupt Global Stealth Fighter Market
China is aiming to disrupt the global stealth fighter market by mass-producing its fifth-generation J-35A at a pace comparable to...
The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and Missiles
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles
Four-legged Robots Vs. Military Dogs
Four legged robots that resemble dogs are increasingly being seen in war zones and exercises for functions such as reconnaissance...
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...