US Marines’ Retire Bell AH-1W “Super Cobra,” to be Remanufactured as AH-1Z...
The United States Marine Corps, USMC, have officially retired the Bell AH-1W “Super Cobra” after more than 30 years of service to be replaced by the Bell AH-1Z Viper. AH-1Ws remanufactured into AH-1Z Vipers will continue to serve in the United States Marines
Afghan MD 530F Helos to receive Crashworthy Fuel System Upgrade
MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) has announced two independent contract awards from Army Contracting Command-Redstone to support allied operations of the MD 530F Cayuse Warrior light attack helicopter
Spanish Air Force Receives First NH90 Helicopter
NHIndustries and its Partner Companies (Airbus Helicopters, Leonardo and Fokker) have delivered the first NH90 to the Spanish Air Force that will boost their search and rescue (SAR) and combat search and rescue (CSAR) mission capabilities. The Spanish Air Force will receive 12 NH90s intended to replace its aging fleet of...
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
High-Ranking Russian Delegation in Algeria: Su-57 Deal Soon?
Ukrainian Drones Hit 54,000 Russian Targets in December 2024
Sweden Orders 44 New Leopard 2A8 Tanks, Upgrades to 66 Older 2A5s
Iran Unveils New Loitering Drone, Army to Receive 1,000 More UAVs Soon
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