USAF Approves Sikorsky HH-60W Gunship To Enter Production
The United States Air Force (USAF) has green-signalled production of Sikorsky HH-60W Combat Rescue Helicopters (CRHs) after the aircraft completed the Air Forces performance and flight load survey testing. “The achievement of the Milestone C production decision on Sept
Russian Mil & Kamov Merger to Form National Helicopter Center
Russian Helicopters has announced its plan to merge “Mil Moscow Helicopter plant” and “Kamov” design bureaus to establish “National Helicopter Center.” The roadmap for establishing National Helicopter Center (NHC) on the basis of two design bureau was approved by the Board of Directors of Russian Helicopters Holding Company...
Korea Aerospace Industries' Vertical Take Off UAV Marks First Flight
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has announced the successful first flight of its vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) unmanned helicopter designed for military and civil applications. The 600kg-class NI-600VT (Night Intruder-600) unmanned copter completed its test flight on 24 September, in Goheung Aerospace Center, South Jeolla Province
US Approves Sale of AH-6i Gunships to Thailand for $400M
The United States has approved Thailands request to acquire 8 Boeing AH-6i light attack reconnaissance helicopters and related equipment for an estimated cost of $400 million meant for the Royal Thai Armys (RTA). “The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Thailand of eight (8)...
Romania Orders 3 Airbus H135s, Related Support
Romanian Ministry of Interior has contracted Airbus for three Airbus H135 twin-engine helicopters and related support. The contract includes providing services for air medical services and search and rescue (SAR) missions in the country
Bell Helicopter Wins US Navy’s H-1 Upgrade Program Support Contract
Bell Helicopter has won a $9.2 million modification contract in support of the H-1 Upgrade helicopter
HAL’s LUH Helicopter Completes High Altitude Trials, Close to Operational Clearance
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)s Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) demonstrated high altitude capability in hot and high weather conditions in the Himalayas. With this test, the LUH has complied with all the requirements of the users and with the completion of hot and high altitude testing, it is close to operational clearance certification, says Mr R Madhavan, CMD, HAL
Airbus Offers Australia Tiger Gunship Platform With Assurance of Saving AUD 3B
The company has offered an approach to take the Tiger platform beyond 2040 resulting in saving of AUD 3 billion ($2 billion). This is in response to the Commonwealth of Australias (CoA) Request for Information (RFI) for the Project LAND4503 Armed Reconnaissance Capability The RFI seeks solutions for the armys future armed reconnaissance helicopter needs
Russia's Mi-38 Helicopter Debuts at MAKS 2019
Russian Helicopters today presented the first serial Mi-38 helicopter at the MAKS-2019 air show in Moscow. The Mi-38 helicopter made by the Kazan Helicopter Plant will take part in flying, as well as static displays
South Korean Light Armed Helicopter Completes First Flight
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) completed the first flight of the initial Light Armed Helicopter (LAH) prototype on August 19. The test flight with two pilots on board was conducted in KAIs headquarters for about 20 minutes, a statement posted on the KAI website said
Sikorsky To Buy Spare Parts To Perform Repair Works Of US Navy’s...
Sikorsky, a subsidiary of Lockheed Martin, has won a $48.3 million contract to buy spare parts in order to perform repair and maintenance works of CH-53K King Stallion large, heavy-lift cargo helicopter
US Army Awards Boeing $155M For Apache AH-64E Gunships
The United States (US) army has awarded Boeing a $155 million modification contract for new-build Apache AH-64E attack helicopters, Pentagon announced Tuesday. The AH-64Es, also known as Apaches, are helicopters that typically carry AGM-114 Hellfire missiles and Hydra 70 rocket pods
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...