Flight Data Recorder of Canadian NATO Helicopter Found, 5 Crew Presumed Dead
The flight data recorder of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) CH-148 Cyclone helicopter that crashed during a NATO operation in the Mediterranean Sea on April 29, has been recovered. Five missing crew members aboard the helicopter at the time of the incident are now presumed dead
US Offers Philippines Apache, Viper as Attack Helicopter Options
The US State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Philippines of six AH-64E Apache attack helicopters, 200 Hellfire Missiles and related equipment for an estimated $1.5 billion
Indian, Taiwanese Apaches to get Modern Situational Awareness Tech
Lockheed Martin has won a $67.6 million contract to provide electro-optical sensors for integration onto AH-64E Apache attack helicopters of the Indian and Taiwanese forces
US Approves UAE Request for Apache, Black Hawk, Chinook Helicopter Spares
The United States has agreed to sell common spares and repair parts to support the United Arab Emirates' fleet of AH-64 Apache, UH-60 Black Hawk, and CH-47 Chinook helicopters. "The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sales Order (FMSO) II to provide funds for blanket order...
PCO SA Poland, RAFAEL Sign MOU on Electro-optical System for Mi-24
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S.Korea May Pick KAI Surion Under Attack Helicopter Procurement
South Koreas arms procurement agency is reportedly favouring “locally-built, cost-effective” Surion marine attack helicopter over western counterparts under its project to procure 24 gunships. Defense Acquistion Programme Administration (DAPA) concluded a year-long study analysing offers from five bidding companies: Bell Textron (AH-1Z Viper), Boeing (AH-64E Apache Guardian), Turkish Aerospace (T-129 Atak), Lockheed Martin-Sikorsky (S-70i), and Korean Aerospace Industries or KAI (Surion Marine Attack Helicopter)
Indian Air Force AH-64 Apache Makes Emergency Landing
An Indian Air Force (IAF) Apache AH-64 attack helicopter made an emergency landing in Punjab state on Friday. The aircraft reportedly took off from Pathankot Army Base and developed a technical snag, after which it was force-landed in a field in Punjab
French Army Cougar Helicopter Crashes, 2 Dead
A Cougar multi-role helicopter of the French Army crashed near Tarbes in southwestern France on Wednesday, killing two people and injuring five others. "On April 15, a Cougar helicopter crashed north of Tarbes during a training mission in the vicinity of Bouilh-Devant (Hautes-Pyrénées)
Su-57 Stealth Jet, 54 other Aircraft in Russian Victory Day Fly Past
Russia plans to showcase 55 aircraft including four Su-57 stealth jets and MiG-31 fighters carrying Kinzhal air-launched ballistic missile, besides 20 helicopters during the Victory Day Parade fly past in the Red Square on May 9. "The aerial display of the parade will involve 75 aircraft in total: 55 planes and 20 helicopters
Japanese Coast Guard Orders Two Additional H225 Super Puma helicopters
Japan Coast Guard (JCG) today ordered of two H225 helicopters which will take its Super Puma fleet to 15, comprising two AS332s and 13 H225s. The new helicopters will be utilized for territorial coastal activities, security enforcement, as well as disaster relief missions in Japan
Dutch Air Force Gets First Boeing CH-47F Chinook
The Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) has taken the delivery of first of a total 20 ordered Boeing CH-47F Chinook helicopters with an upgraded cockpit. The 20 CH-47F Chinooks will be a fleet equipped with the same technology as the US Army, including digital automatic flight controls, a fully-integrated Common Avionics Architecture System (CAAS) glass cockpit, and advanced cargo handling capabilities
Boeing Suspends H-47 Chinook, V-22 Osprey Aircraft Production over COVID-19
Boeing announced a two week suspension in production of H-47 Chinook and V-22 Osprey aircraft at its facilities in Ridley Township, Pennsylvania, in light of the spread of COVID-19 in the region. This action is intended to ensure the well-being of employees, their families and local communities, and will include an orderly shutdown consistent with requirements of U
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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
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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...