Russia Tests Mi-24P Hind Helo in Helicopter-killer Role
Russian Central Military recently tested Mi-24P Hind rotorcraft in helicopter-killer role during night tactical flight exercises in Ural's Kurgan region. "Six 'enemy' helicopters carried out reconnaissance of the area of the troops deployment in order to detect and destroy command posts and fire weapons
Turkey Hires Washington Lobbyist to Help Clear Helicopter Sale to Pakistan
Turkey has hired a Washington law firm to lobby with the US administration for securing an export licence which will help complete a $1.5 billion sale of ATAK helicopters to Pakistan
HAL's Helicopters in Japanese Ship Rescue Mission off Mauritius
Indias state-run Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) announced Wednesday that indigenous Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv and Chetak helicopters were being pressed into service to rescue people and extricate skimmed oil from the Japanese owned cargo ship MV Wakashio. The ship was on its way from China to Brazil but ran aground...
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 missiles with increased range, a company information said
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
Northrop to Develop New Target Vehicle to Support Next Generation Interceptor Testing
Frozen Russian Assets Fund €390M for Ukrainian Defense Industry
Russia Develops New Tactical UAV for Cargo Transport
High-Ranking Russian Delegation in Algeria: Su-57 Deal 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