France Sign Contract to Acquire NH90 Helicopter in Special Forces Version
NH Industries has signed with the NATO Helicopter Management Agency (NAHEMA) a contract for the development of an upgraded version of the NH90 Tactical Troop Helicopter (TTH) for the French Special Forces (TFRA Standard 2). The NH Industries consortium includes Airbus Helicopters, Leonardo and Fokker Under the terms of the contract, the...
Elbit to Support US Navy’s V-22 Aircraft
Elbit Systems of America has won approximately $35 million five-year firm-fixed-priced contract by the U.S
India’s HAL Rolls Out 300th Advanced Light Helicopter
Indias state-run Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) announced it rolled out 300th Advanced Light Helicopter “Dhruv” today. Prototype of the
Serial Production Launched of Mi-28NM, Russia's Deadliest Attack Helicopter
Russian Helicopters has launched serial production of Mi-28NM, the company's CEO, Andrei Boginsky, said Tuesday. "Serial production has begun
Turkey’s New T625 Helo to Fly with Local Engine in 2020
Turkey's first indigenous multirole helicopter, the T625 Gökbey, will make its first flight powered by a locally-built engine in this year. “Certification and development test flights of the Gökbey are continuing successfully
Italy Swaps Leonardo Helicopters For Israeli Missiles, Simulators
Israel and Italy concluded a reciprocal procurement agreement under which the Israeli Ministry of Defence (MoD) will acquire 12 training helicopters and Italy will receive Rafael Systems “Spike” missiles and Elbit Systems simulators. The agreement brought to fruition a 2011 agreemen between Israel and Italy in which Israel purchased 30 training aircraft and Italy purchased an Israeli observation satellite and two airborne early warning systems
Rostec Starts Assembly of First Russian Offshore Mi-171A3 Rotorcraft
Russian Helicopters has started assembling the first pre-production prototype of Mi-171A3 offshore helicopter. The helicopter is being built by Russian Helicopters and “National Helicopter Center” (NHC) - a joint venture between Mil and Kamov companies
Austria to buy 18 AW169M Helos for €300M
Austrian Defence Minister Klaudia Tanner announced plans to order 18 AW169M helicopters for €300 million. The new rotorcraft will replace Austrias fleet of five decades-old Alouette III helicopters
Crashed Dutch Navy NH90 Helicopter Recovered from Sea
The Netherlands Navy NH90 helicopter that crashed into the sea in the Caribbean on 19 July has been recovered following a salvage operation led by the Dutch MoD. The Maritime Capacity Alliance carried out the salvage operation with the help of the recovery vessel 'Volantis' and an underwater robot
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...