Israel Grounds Black Hawk Fleet Over Near-Crash Incident Last Month
The Israeli Air Force (IAF) has blocked its Black Hawk helicopter fleet from all non-operational flights, a month after one of the choppers missed hitting the ground by a whisker. “The commander of the Air Force, Maj
Two HAL Light Combat Helicopters Deployed by IAF in Ladakh
Two HAL produced Light Combat Helicopters (LCH) have been deployed in Ladakh in support of Indian Air Force (IAF) missions “at short notice.” The helicopter took off from a high altitude location to a forward area for a simulated attack on a high altitude target
Bell Unveils New Manufacturing Center to Build Future Vertical Lift Aircraft
Bell Textron Inc., unveiled today its new 140,000-square-foot Manufacturing Technology Center (MTC) in Fort Worth, Texas
AESA Radar, Guided Missiles in Upgraded Russian KA-52M Helicopter
The first flight of the upgraded Ka-52 ‘Aligator helicopter, considered a competitor to the US-made Apache, took place at the Arsenyev Aviation Company (AAK-Progress), part of Russian Helicopters last weekend. The biggest improvement in the upgraded Ka-52 is a new radar with an active phased antenna array (AESA) besides guided...
China Tests Air-to-Surface 'Hellfire' Missile from Z-10 Helicopter
China has tested a KD-10 laser-guided air-to-surface precision missile from its Z-10 helicopter in a video released on the PLA's WeChat account. The KD-10 along a new multi-mission radar (MMR) will make the Z-10 as potent as an Apache Helicopter equipped with a Hellfire missile
Australia Invites Bid for Special Forces Helicopters
Australia has issued request for proposal (RFP) for new special forces helicopters under LAND2097 Phase 4. Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC welcomed the opening of the invitation to Australian industry on August 4
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Russian Military Receives Mi-8 Helicopters With Advanced On-Board Defense Systems
Russian Ministry of Defense has received a batch of five Mi-8MTV-5-1 military transport helicopters. This is the final delivery under 2011 contract
Lockheed to provide Anti-Submarine Warfare Sensors for Indian, Danish MH-60R Seahawks
Lockheed Martin has won a $181.7 million contract to provide Airborne Low Frequency Sonars (ALFS) to be fitted on MH-60R Seahawk helicopters operated by the U
Boeing Scores UAE Apache AH-64E Program Deal
Boeing has won a $17 million deal for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Apache AH-64E Program. Work will be performed in Mesa, Arizona, with an estimated completion December 31, 2024
Greece Signs LOA to Purchase 4 MH-60R, Modernize S-70B6 Choppers
The Greek government has signed letters of acceptances (LOA) to purchase four MH-60R helicopters and modernize old S-70B6 rotorcraft. Value of the contract is not known
US Army AH-64E Apache Helicopters to get Safety Upgrades
Boeing has won a $11.25 million contract to update critical safety items of the U
Lockheed Martin to Modify Three MH-60R helicopters to India Configuration
Lockheed Martin is awarded an $18.1 million (INR 135
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...