Ukraine Blocks Illegal Transport of $980,000 Worth Aircraft Engine, Mi-8 Spare Parts...
The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) said it blocked the illegal transport of stolen aircraft components including engines one of which costs $980,000, to Russia. Police detained the suspects while trying to sell a military aircraft engine valued $980,000
BAE Systems to Deliver Autonomy Capabilities for Army’s Future Vertical Lift Initiative...
BAE Systems announced today it has been awarded multiple contracts from the U.S
Ecuadorian Air Force Takes Delivery of First Two Airbus H145s
Airbus Helicopters has delivered two H145s to the Ecuadorian Air Force, the first military customer in South America for this multi-purpose twin-engine helicopter. A total of six H145s will be delivered over the next year
Russian Helicopters Launches Mi-8 Test Operation Program in Indonesia
Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant (U-UAP), part of Russian Helicopters has launched Mi-8/171 type helicopter test operation program in Indonesia. The program is aimed at the assessing of all the advantages of helicopters real operation in conjunction with all available corporate support tools and implemented aftersales services of Russian Helicopters holding company
Leonardo AW159 Wildcat Crew Control UAV from Cockpit
Leonardo announced today the crew of AW159 Wildcat helicopter controlled an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) from the cockpit. The helicopter-UAV teaming took place on September 12 in the UK
CAE Hands Over CAE 700MR Series NH90 Simulator to New Zealand Air...
CAE has handed over a CAE 700MR Series NH90 flight training device to the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF). “This advanced NH90 simulator means Royal New Zealand NH90 aircrews can train safely and cost-effectively in New Zealand,” said Matthew Sibree, Managing Director, Asia/Pacific, CAE
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 AS332 Super Pumas and will be based in Cuatro Vientos, near Madrid
U.K. Delivers Over 85,000 Military Drones to Ukraine in Six Months
Germany Oks Procurement of ESSM Block 2 Missiles, Schakal Infantry Vehicles
Argentina Receives Second P-3 Orion Aircraft from Norway
German Armed Forces Receive First Pilatus PC-12 for Training, Transport
European Nations Prioritizing Europe-made IRIS-T & SAMP-T over American Patriot Air Defense Systems?
European nations looking to procure new air defense systems appear to be giving the much-vaunted American Patriot a miss in...
Russian T-90MS Crew Discuss Future Upgrades
Defense Mirror spoke with the crew members of the Russian T-90MS main battle tank, produced by UralVagonZavod
China's Mass-produced J-35A Aircraft Set to Disrupt Global Stealth Fighter Market
China is aiming to disrupt the global stealth fighter market by mass-producing its fifth-generation J-35A at a pace comparable to...
The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and Missiles
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles
Four-legged Robots Vs. Military Dogs
Four legged robots that resemble dogs are increasingly being seen in war zones and exercises for functions such as reconnaissance...
Lockheed Martin Faces Billions in F-35 Cuts Under U.S. Policy Shift
Americas policy of controlling F-35 usage, spares, and maintenance—combined with President Donald Trumps threats of trade wars with Europe, halted...