Portuguese Armed Forces to Buy 5 Leonardo AW119Kx Helicopters
The Portuguese Ministry of Defence (MoD) has selected Leonardos AW119Kx as its new multirole single engine helicopter to meet its future operational requirements. The Portuguese Air Force is set to take delivery of five aircraft with an option for a further two units
Airbus Helicopters’ Rapid, Cost-Efficient Rotorcraft Project Makes Progress
Key sub-systems of the Airbus Helicopters RACER (Rapid and Cost-Efficient Rotorcraft) technology demonstrator have now passed their preliminary design review (PDR) giving way to the launching of first components manufacture. Final assembly of the prototype is planned to start in Q4 2019
Chinese Z-19E Attack/Reconnaissance Helicopter Ready for Batch Production
The Chinese Z-19E armed light helicopter is expected to start batch production in the foreseeable future probably for an unknown international customer. According to its developer the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), the Z-19E helicopter has under gone professional scrutiny regarding its performance tests and passed verifications, demonstrating the model...
Boeing Launches Apache Helicopter Production Line for Qatar Order
A production line to manufacture Apache Helicopters for the Qatari Amiri Air Forces was launched Saturday in Boeings US facility in Mesa, Arizona. Qatar had signed a contract to buy 24 Apache armed helicopters for 667 million in 2016
Study Awarded to Upgrade Airbus’ Tiger Helicopter
The Organisation for Joint Armament Co-operation (OCCAR), acting on behalf of the French, German and Spanish Armament agencies DGA, BAAINBw and DGAM, has awarded a de-risking study to a European consortium comprising Airbus Helicopters, Thales and MDBA for the mid-life upgrade (MLU) of the Tiger attack helicopter to the Mk...
China Flies Graphene-armored Z-10 Attack Helicopter
The Chinese Z-10 attack helicopter, considered a competitor to the Boeing Apache, has been shown equipped with armor made from graphene, according to a video released by China Central Television (CCTV) last week. Commenting on the video report, state owned Global Time said that extra armor modules could be seen on the side of the helicopter near the cockpit
US Approves Sale of Five Armed Bell 407GX Helicopters to Iraq
The United States has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Iraq of five Armed Bell 407GX helicopters configured with rocket launchers, machine guns and countermeasures for an estimated cost of $82.5 million
MD Helicopters wins Lebanese Contract for 6 armed MD 530G Choppers
MD Helicopters announced today a contract award for six armed MD 530G Scout Attack Helicopters to be delivered to the Lebanon Air Force. Awarded through United States Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, MDHIs new MD 530G will receive a US Army Airworthiness Release (AWR) by December 2019
Taiwan Planning New Helicopter Base to Repel ‘Surprise’ China Attack
The Taiwan Army is to build a helicopter base for Apache, Bell Super Cobra Helicopters in Taitung County and Taichung for rapid response in case of a surprise attack by China. Attack helicopters such as Boeing AH-64E Apaches and Bell AH-1W Super Cobras, are to be stationed at Fong Nian Air Force Base, an unnamed official told
USAF Selects Leonardo-Boeing MH-139 to Replace UH-1N “Huey” Helicopters
The United States Air Force (USAF) selected the MH-139, based on the Leonardo AW139 and offered by Boeing as prime contractor, to replace its fleet of UH-1N “Huey” helicopters in a deal worth $2.4 billion for 84 helicopters
China to Unveil Apache Helicopter Rival at Zhuhai Air Show
China will unveil its Z-10ME attack helicopter at the Zhuhai Air Show in November, billed as a low-priced alternative to the US-made Apache attack helicopter but with similar firepower and engine thrust. Chinese state-run media reported today that the Z-10ME was an improved version of the Z-10 in use by ground and air forces of the People's Liberation Army
Russian Helicopters to Refuse Service after Afghanistan Gets Mi-17V-5 Overhauled in Slovakia...
Russian Helicopters (RH) has disclaimed responsibility for further ‘safe operation of one Mi-17V-5 helicopter of the Defense Ministry of Afghanistan after Kabul got it overhauled by the Slovak Aircraft repair company LOTN. “Due to the received information on the unauthorized overhaul of one Mi-17V-5 helicopter of the Defense Ministry of Afghanistan by the Slovak Aircraft repair company LOTN, JSC “Russian Helicopters” in the name of the designer (JSC “Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant”) and the manufacturer (PJSC “Kazan Helicopters”) disclaims all liability for the further safe operation of this rotorcraft and has good reason to refuse to provide service support for this...
European Countries Expand Ukraine Support with Air Defence, Drones and Military Pledges
French A400M Clears New Role with Air-Drop Test of Commando Boat System...
Bulgaria to Officially Induct First F-16 Fighter into Air Force on April
Indonesia to Join Turkish KAAN Jet Project as Doubts Linger Over KF-21
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...
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...