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
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 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
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
Russia Detains Oil Tanker Leaving Estonian Port in Tit-for-Tat Seizure
Lithuanian Navy Takes Delivery of New Tug from Damen
Finland to Supply Heavy Ammunition to Ukraine Financed from Frozen Russian Assets
North Korea Unveils New Air-to-Air Missile Resembling China's PL-12
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...
