Lockheed,Sikorsky JV wins $2 Billion US Navy Helicopter Contract
Pentagon announced Friday that Lockheed Martin, Sikorsky joint venture, Marine Helicopter support has won a $2 billion contract for servicing the US Navy's H-60 helicopters. The contract covers performance-based logistics on 1,710 assemblies and components, and also includes the repair, modification, overhaul and replacement of hardware for the Navy's fleet of...
UAE To Receive Three AW139 SAR Helicopters
AgustaWestland announced Thursday delivery of the next batch of three AW139 intermediate twin helicopters to the Joint Aviation Command of the United Arab Emirates (JAC). Additional three AW139s are expected to be delivered later this year
Saudi to Finance Lebanese Army Modernization
Saudi Arabia will help strengthen the Lebanese army with the delivery of French armament materials: armored vehicles, armed vessels, combat helicopters, ammunition, and communications equipment worth $3 billion. Faced with threats in stability, the Lebanese Army must be modernized, equipped and trained to defend the integrity of this state friend of...
Arms Deals Worth US$ 1.02 billion Announced at IDEX 2015
Tawazun Dyamics, Oshkosh, Caracal International and Agusta Westland won big contracts from the UAE Armed Forces on day three of IDEX exhibition at Abu Dhabi UAE Armed Forces entered a deal with Tawazun Dynamics to purchase “ultra precision” guided ammunition. The deal is valued at AED 1
S. Korea Plans V-22 Osprey Purchase
South Korea is planning to buy a batch of V-22 Osprey helicopter-airplane hybrids that can fly like planes but take off and land like helicopters. According to Korean Journal of Defense Analysis, Boeing representatives are due to visit South Korea later this year to discuss the possibility of Ospreys sale
Royal Thai Army Acquires Six Airbus EC145 T2 Helicopters
The Royal Thai Army has acquired six Airbus Helicopters' light-utility EC145 T2. EC145 T2 is the latest model in Airbus Helicopters proven EC145 light twin-engine helicopter family
DSCA Approves 9 Black Hawk Helos To Slovakia
The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) has approved the sale of nine UH-60M Black Hawk utility helicopters to Slovakia. Slovakia wants the helicopters to replace its fleet of 14 Soviet-designed Mil Mi-17 copters, which are produced and maintained by the Russian-owned firm Rostec
Airbus To Collaborate With Indian Companies To Make Helicopters
Airbus Helicopters has planned to jointly make military helicopters with India's Mahindra & Mahindra, Reliance Industries and Tata Group to comply with rules aimed at helping the nascent local defence industry. The company is offering to build its light utility AS550 Fennec and the medium lift EC725 for India's armed forces, which are heavily dependent on an ageing fleet of Cheetah and Chetak helicopters
Dynamatic Manufactures First Chinook Aerostructures For Boeing
Indias Dynamatic Technologies Limited has manufactured the first set of aft pylon and cargo ramp assemblies for Boeings CH-47F Chinook helicopter. “The production of major aerostructures for Boeings CH-47F helicopter is a major accomplishment, and is a significant milestone for the Indian aerospace industry,” said Udayant Malhoutra, CEO and managing director, Dynamatic Technologies Limited
Iran Conducting Final Tests Of Homa Helicopter
Irans latest helicopter 'Homa is now at the final stage of testing, Managing-Director of Iran's Helicopter Renovation and Logistics Company (PANHA) General Mohammad Ali Ahmadabadi said. "The helicopter has been built as a result of the efforts of PANHA company and is a 14-seater chopper," Ahmadabadi was quoted as saying by Fars News Agency on Monday
Airbus Wins $220.5 Million Contract For UH-72A Lakota Helicopters
Airbus has won a $220.5 million contract from the US army for procurement of more 41 UH-72A Lakota helicopters equipped with Airborne Radio Communications 231 radios
Chinese Z-20 Medium Lift Helos To Enter Production In 2018
Chinas Harbin Aircraft Manufacturing Corporation is likely to start production of Z-20 medium lift helicopter in 2018. Z-20 was designed based on the stealth version of US Black Hawk that was abandoned by US Navy SEALs in Pakistan where it crashed during an operation to kill Osama Bin Laden on 1, May 2011, the Global Times quoted an unnamed source as saying
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...