Pakistan Keen On Russian Mi-35 Helicopter Gunships
Pakistan is looking to expand military technical cooperation with Russia by purchasing Russian Mi-35 helicopter gunships, Pakistan President Mamnoon Hussain told Sputnik. "Pakistan would like to procure a variety of Russian military hardware," Hussain was quoted as saying by the website
Finmeccanica Exhibits AW189 Helicopter At LIMA 2015
Finmeccanica will be exhibiting AW189 helicopter and GrandNew light twin engine helicopter at LIMA 2015, the company announced in its press release on Tuesday. The first AW189 helicopter is supposed to be delivered to Weststar Aviation Services
Airbus Delivers 2 Upgraded Cougar Helos To French Army
Airbus Helicopters announced today that the French General Directorate for Armament (DGA) took delivery of 2 upgraded AS532 Cougar for the French Army Aviation on Friday the 13th March. Airbus Helicopters was awarded with modernization program, by the French General Directorate for Armament, for the 26 Cougar aircraft that are operated...
Bell To Display UH-1Y And 429 WLG Helicopters During LIMA 2015
Bell announced today that it will display UH-1Y maritime helicopter and 429 WLG light twin-engine helicopter during the upcoming LIMA 2015. The company said that, it will have subject matter experts to discuss Bells latest military and commercial rotorcraft and customer support offerings at their stand (#B710) and at the...
Japan Receives Upgraded Version Of MCH-101 Helicopter
Finmeccanica-AgustaWestland and Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) have delivered the first Airborne Mine Counter Measures (AMCM) equipped MCH-101 helicopter to the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force. The KHI MCH-101, a licence built version of the AgustaWestland AW101 helicopter, is equipped with the Northrop Grumman AN/AQS-24A airborne mine hunting system and the Northrop...
New Zealand Defense Force Receives Three Seasprite Helos
The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) announced today that it has accepted delivery of three Seasprite SH-2G(I) helicopters from Kaman Aerospace at Royal New Zealand Air Force Base Auckland. The remaining five will be delivered by September
Spanish Army Unveils New Eurocopter Tiger Fighter Helicopter
The Spanish army on Wednesday unveiled its latest acquisition, a Eurocopter Tiger HA-28 HAD attack and destruction helicopter. The version of the Tiger acquired is an updated adaptation of the six HAP support and protection Tiger copters which already belong to the Spanish army, all of which were called into service during the withdrawal of Spanish troops from Afghanistan in 2013 and 2014
Russian Military District Receives Mi-35M Combat Helicopters
The Russian Armed Forces' Strategic command, Western Military District has received new Mi-35M combat helicopters, which are capable of performing missions around the clock in adverse weather conditions. The Mi-35M manufactured by Rostvertol, a subsidiary of Russian Helicopters, are armed with managed and unmanaged "air-land" and"air-to-air" missiles, as well as with a mobile double-barreled gun mount 23 mm, according to the press service of Western Military District
German Bundeswehr to Get 18 Airbus Sea Lion Helicopters worth 1.4 Billion
The German Parliament, has reportedly approved the purchase of 18 Airbus Sea Lion Helicopters, a variant of the NH90 to the Bundeswehr by Airbus. The Bundestags budget committee on March 4 approved the procurement of 18 Sea Lion naval variants of the NH90 helicopter for about 1
India’s LCH Completes Cold Weather Trials
Indias Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) has successfully completed cold weather trials at Air Force Station, Leh recently, Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) announced Monday. “The trials covered engine starts with internal batteries after overnight cold soak at 3 km altitude and 4
Mexican Air Force Orders 15 Bell Helos For Parapublic Missions
Bell Helicopter announced the sale of 15 Bell 407GX aircraft to the Mexican Air Force (FAM) with deliveries to begin this year. The aircraft will be configured for a variety of parapublic missions
Airbus Delivers Super Puma Helicopters To Japan Coast Guard
The Japan Coast Guard (JCG) took delivery of EC225 helicopter equipped with advanced search and rescue mission systems from Airbus Helicopters Monday. This is the last of three EC225s ordered by JCG in July 2011; the earlier two having been delivered last year
Anduril Tests Hypersonic Rocket Booster ‘Denali’
Russian Authorities Launch Investigation into Fire on Sukhoi Superjet 100 at Turkey’s...
UK Minister Warns of Russian Cyber Attacks on NATO Members, Businesses
British Army Declares Readiness to Counter Russian Threats
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...