Israel Picks Lockheed’s CH-53K as its Next Heavy-lift Helicopter
The Israel Ministry of Defense has announced it has chosen to buy Lockheed Martins CH-53K helicopters over Boeings CH-47 Chinook aircraft. The new heavy-lift chopper will replace Israels CH-53D Sea Stallion Yasur helicopters that it has been using from over five decades
TAI Hands Over First Upgraded ATAK Helicopter to Turkish Security Forces
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) officially handed over the first upgraded ATAK Phase-2 rotorcraft to the General Directorate of Security today. “Today, we attended the first T129 ATAK helicopter delivery ceremony
Upgraded Turkish ATAK Helicopters Deliveries Commence
The Turkish security forces on Wednesday started receiving ATAK Phase-2 rotorcraft, an upgraded version of the T129 ATAK helicopter. The ATAK Phase-2 made its maiden flight in November 2019
India’s Advanced Light Helicopter Fires Helina, Dhruvastra Missile Systems
Indias indigenously developed Helina and Dhruvastra missiles were today launched from Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH). In a statement, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
Bangladesh Police to Purchase 2 Choppers from Russian Helicopters
Bangladesh Police has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Russian Helicopters for the supply of two helicopters. The move comes after police officers requested to launch an air wing with a fleet of ten choppers, during their yearly police week
Russian Helicopters to set up Mi-17V5 Helo Engine Overhaul Facility in India...
Russias United Engine Corporation (UEC) will set up an overhaul center in India for VK-2500 engines that are equipped on the Mi-17V5 helicopters in use by the Indian Air Force (IAF). “UEC will locate its service center in India
Russian Helicopters Group tests Modernized Ka-52M Gunships
Russian Helicopters Group announced its testing of the upgraded Kamov Ka-52M ‘Alligator reconnaissance/attack helicopter prototypes. In a statement Wednesday, the company said deliveries of serial-produced gunships to the troops may begin in 2022
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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 of 70 % the closest the local content was coming up to was 62
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
Germany May Refuse F-35 Purchase over ‘Emergency Switch;’ Consider Eurofighter Instead
Iran, China, Russia to Hold Naval Drill Near Chabahar Port in Gulf...
DRDO’s Air-droppable Container for Boeing P-8i Maritime Aircraft Receives Type Certification...
As U.S. Halts Military Aid, Ukraine on the Verge of Losing Kursk...
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