Upgraded Ka-32 Helicopter with Russian Engine Makes First Flight
Russian Helicopters flew the Ka-32A11M helicopter for the first time on Thursday, an upgraded version of the Ka-32 multipurpose chopper. The Ka-32 is one of the oldest helicopters to feature a co-axial rotor, making the machine highly maneuverable and eliminating the need for a tail rotor
Israeli Helicopter Crashes in Rafah, 2 Soldiers Killed
An Israeli Air Force "Yanshuf" helicopter, engaged in a mission to evacuate an injured soldier, crashed on September 11 while attempting to land in the Rafah area of Gaza. Two Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers lost their lives in the crash
MD Helicopters Signs $19M Support Contract with Saudi Arabian National Guard for...
MD Helicopters LLC (MDH) has signed a five-year, $19 million contract with the Saudi Arabian National Guard (SANG) to provide comprehensive support for the maintenance and operation of its MD530F helicopter fleet. The agreement covers spare parts supply, repair and overhaul services, and in-country technical and logistical support for SANGs 12...
Iraq Buys 12 Airbus H225M Helicopters to Replace Mi-17s
Airbus Helicopters has been awarded a contract for 12
Russian Helicopters Commences Assembling Production Models of Mi-171AZ Helicopter
Russian Helicopters (RusHeli) has commenced assembling the first production models of the Mi-171AZ helicopter, Russias dedicated chopper to operate from deep sea oil and gas platforms. RusHeli plant at Ulan Ode has already completed the training of pilot instructors and technicians of the Aviation Training Center
HAL, SAFHAL Helicopter Engines Sign Contract to Develop Engine for 13 Ton
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and SAFHAL Helicopter Engines Private Limited (SAFHAL) have signed an agreement to collaborate on a new high-power engine project. The joint effort will cover the design, development, manufacture, and support of the engine, named Aravalli
U.S. Approves Anti-submarine Warfare Sonobuoys for Indian MH-60R Helicopters
The United States has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of India of Anti-Submarine Warfare Sonobuoys and related equipment for an estimated cost of $52.8 million
Negotiations with India, China on KA-226T Sale Ongoing
Russian Helicopters has confirmed that talks are ongoing with India and China regarding the sale of KA-226T helicopters. India initially expressed interest in purchasing 200 KA-226T helicopters in 2014
Russian Helicopters Acknowledge FPV Drone Threat, Announces Upgrades
Russian Helicopters, the country's primary manufacturer of military rotorcraft, has admitted that some of its helicopters have been brought down by first-person view (FPV) drones. In a rare acknowledgment of vulnerability, the company revealed that it is working on solutions to combat this new type of threat
Poland Signs Agreement to Buy 96 Boeing Apache Ah-64E Helicopters
Poland has signed a Letter of Offer and Acceptance with the U.S
Northrop Grumman, Genohco to Collaborate on S. Korea's Mine Countermeasures Helicopter Program
Northrop Grumman and Genohco signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on August 8, regarding the Republic of Korea's Mine Countermeasures Helicopter (KMCH) program. The agreement supports Northrop Grumman's industrial cooperation with the Republic of Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) and outlines Genohco's role as a supplier
MD Helicopters to Provide Saudi Army National Guard with MD530F Support
MD Helicopters LLC (MDH) has secured a 5-year, $19 million contract with the Saudi Arabian National Guard (SANG) to provide comprehensive support for their fleet of 12 MD530F helicopters. The agreement includes spare parts, repair and overhaul services, and in-country technical and logistical support
Singapore Expands F-35 Fleet with 8 New Jets
Hungary Blocks EU Military Aid Plan for Ukraine
South Korea’s Arms Procurement Agency, Space Agency Hold First Civil-Military Space Development...
Collins' New Power & Cooling System Ready for F-35 Upgrades, Sixth-Gen Aircraft
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