Made-in-India Apache Helicopter Fuselage Delivered to Boeing
Tata Boeing Aerospace today delivered the first AH-64 Apache combat helicopter fuselage from its manufacturing facility in Hyderabad, India. The fuselage will now be transported to Boeings AH-64 Apache manufacturing facility in the USA, for integration into the final assembly line
KRET To Showcase Helmet-mounted Display For ‘Night Hunter’ Helicopters At HeliRussia-2018
Concern Radio-Electronic Technologies (KRET), part of State Corporation Rostec, will demonstrate helmet-mounted target designation and display gear for pilots of Mi-28NE ‘Night Hunter helicopters at the HeliRussia-2018 international helicopter exhibition starting on May 24 in Moscow. "The Group will show modern components of Mi-28NE ‘Night Hunter helicopters developed by the Ryazan-based...
Indonesia Army Receives Eight Boeing Apache Helicopters
The Indonesian Army (TNI) received eight Boeing AH-64E Apache attack helicopters in Semarang on Wednesday which had been purchased earlier from the United States under the foreign military sales program. The helicopters were handed over by Defense Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu to TNI Commander`s Logistics Assistant Rear Admiral Bambang Nariyono during a...
Russian Helicopters Offers to Demonstrate Ship-borne Ka-226T Rotorcraft to India
A delegation from the Indian MoD is likely to visit Kamov Design Bureau of Russian Helicopters to observe the demonstration flight of a light utility Ka-226T rotorcraft and its ship-based version. “We have offered the Indian side to visit Kamov Design Bureau that developed Ka-226T for the project of delivering 200...
HAL Subsidiary Naini Aerospace Delivers Aircraft, Helicopter Cable Looms
Naini Aerospace Limited (NAeL), Allahabad made its first delivery of 335 Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) and 28 Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) cable looms after being taken over by HAL as a subsidiary. R K Mishra, CEO (NAeL) presented the Certificate of Conformity of Aircraft and Helicopter Looms to M S Velpari,...
Indo Russian KA-226T Helicopter Manufacturing Facility Location Identified
A facility to manufacture KA-226T helicopters in India by a recently formed company, Indo Russian Helicopter Pvt. Ltd
Safran to Supply Engines for Qatar’s NH90 Helicopters
Qatar has selected Safran RTM322 Engines for its 28 NH90 military helicopters, whose acquisition was announced on 14 March. They will be assembled in Bordes (France) and delivered to Airbus Helicopters facility in Marignane, where the NH90 tactical transport version (TTH) is assembled, and to the Leonardo Venice-Tessera facility in Northern Italy for integration with the naval (NFH) configuration
Airbus Helicopters Bags 16 UH-72A Lakotas Helicopters Contract From US Army
Airbus Helicopters has received a contract to deliver 16 additional UH-72A Lakotas for the United States Army for $116 million. The contract is the companys second this year, highlighting the US Armys confidence and growth capability of the Lakota program
Russian Ka-226T Helicopter Certified for Hot Weather Operation
Russian Federal Aviation Agency (Rosaviation) has certified the Ka-226T helicopter as fit for operation at high temperatures. The certification makes it possible to start exporting the helicopters to countries with the hot climate
Qatar Orders 28 NH90 Helicopters Worth Euro 3 Billion
Qatar has signed a contract for the purchase of 28 NH90 military helicopters worth more than Euro 3 Billion during DIMDEX 2018 exhibition in Qatar. The agreement, which includes 16 NH90s in tactical transport configuration and 12 NH90s in naval configuration, will support the countrys plan to modernise their military helicopter fleet
CAE Awarded Brazilian Navy Seahawk helicopter Training Contract
CAE USA has been awarded a US Navy contract to provide the Brazilian Navy with a comprehensive S-70B Seahawk helicopter training system. CAE will design and manufacture two S-70B training devices: a fixed-base S-70B operational flight trainer (OFT) to be used for pilot training along with an S-70B weapons tactics trainer (WTT) to be used for training rear-crew sensor operators and airborne tactics officers
Leonardo’s SW-4 Manned/Unmanned Helicopter Performs Flight Without Safety Pilot
Leonardos SW-4 Solo optionally piloted helicopter successfully completed its maiden flight without a safety pilot onboard at Taranto-Grottaglie Airport in Italy. Tests included remote engine start up and shut down with ground run, automatic take-off and landing, hovering OGE (Out of Ground Effect) and acceleration to forward flight, automatic way point navigation to and from the area of operation and simulation of a surveillance mission
Israeli Airstrike Targets UNRWA Clinic in Jabalia, 19 Killed
Ukraine Tests Long-Range FPV Drones with Fiber Optic Control
Russian Forces Deploy Homemade Chemical Munitions on Drones
U.S. Army Orders Oshkosh PLS A2 Trucks Worth $95M
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...
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...