Russian Customs Seize "Radioactive" Helicopter in German Cargo
A German helicopter which emitted radiation level exceeding the standard by 55 times was seized by Russian customs officers at Vladivostok on Tuesday. “The radiation hazardous cargo (helicopter) arrived from Germany in a container (shipped) to a Russian company,” Asya Berezhnaya, spokeswoman for the Vladivostok Customs, was quoted as saying by...
New UH-60M Black Hawk Helicopters for Lithuania
Lithuania could buy six UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters and related equipment from the United States for $380 million. On July 6, the U
Indonesia to Buy 8 MV-22 Osprey Tilt-rotor Aircraft for $2Bn
The United States has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Indonesia of eight MV-22 Block C Osprey aircraft and related equipment for an estimated cost of $2 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale Tuesday
Airbus Preparing to Deliver H160 Helicopter to US Customer
Airbus on Wednesday said it is preparing multi-role twin engine H160 helicopters to a US customer. The H160 helicopter has been granted type certificate by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)
Boeing Completes Delivery of 2500th AH-64 Apache Gunship
Boeing on Tuesday announced it completed delivery of its 2,500th AH-64 Apache attack helicopter, an E-model Apache for the U.S
Fake Russian Ka-26 Helicopter Factory Unearthed in Moldova
Manufacturing fake watches and luxury goods may be known; but a factory that makes fake helicopters- copies of the Russian Ka-26- has been unearthed in the former Soviet republic of Moldova. Law enforcement officers discovered the unauthorized helicopter assembly workshop, which, according to investigators, was used to illegally manufacture and sell helicopters in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), Moldovian publication,
Morocco Orders 24 Boeing Apache Helicopters Worth $4.25 billion
Morocco has ordered 24 Boeing AH-64 Apache Helicopters worth an estimated $4.24 Billion which will potentially include a kit to control nearby drones
US Navy Receives First Operational CMV-22B Osprey Tilt-Wing Helicopter
Bell Textron and Boeing delivered the first CMV-22B for fleet operations to the U.S
Elbit to supply Helmet Display Tracker Systems for Navy MH-60S Helicopter
Elbit Systems has won a $32 million contract to supply 76 helmet display tracker systems (HDTS) to support Navy PMA-299 Multi-Mission helicopter (MH-60S). The deal includes provision of major assemblies, provision ordering item line items, engineering services and support equipment, Pentagon said in a release Wednesday
Certification of Militarized Airbus Five-bladed H145 Chopper Next Year
Airbus new five-bladed H145 military chopper is expected to be certified next year. The rotorcraft was recently certified by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), clearing the way for customer deliveries towards the end of summer 2020
Japan’s National Police Agency Orders H225, H135 Helicopters
Airbus has won an order to provide one new H225 and four H135 helicopters to Japans National Police Agency (NPA) as part of its fleet modernisation programme. Currently operating 12 H135, four H155 and six AS365 helicopters, with one H215 and two H225 already on order, NPA deploys its growing fleet for missions including law enforcement, personnel and VIP transport, goods transportation, disaster relief, as well as wide area support
Russia delivers 4 Mi-35M Combat/Utility helicopters to Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan has taken the delivery of four new Mi-35M transport and attack helicopters, Kazakh defense ministry announced Tuesday. The contract for the choppers was signed in May 2018
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...