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China Unveils Weird, Saucer-Shaped Armed Helicopter

October 11, 2019 @ 05:46 PM

A mock-up of a strange, saucer-shaped armed helicopter was displayed at the China Helicopter Exposition in Tianjin on October 10. Dubbed "Super Great White Shark," the aircraft is circular and appears to have a cockpit in the center, with a huge rotary blade surrounding the pilots
New Russian Engine for Mi-171A2 Helicopter Certified in India

October 9, 2019 @ 07:59 AM

The General Directorate of Civil Aviation of India has certified a new engine for the Mi-171A2 helicopter being manufactured by Russias UEC-Klimov enterprise. The new VK-2500PS-03 turboshaft engine is the latest modification of the VK-2500 engine with an improved performance
New US DoD Cybersecurity Standards to Impact Defence Manufacturing

September 26, 2019 @ 09:20 AM

The United States DoD has revealed plans for a set of contractor cybersecurity standards that are scheduled to be implemented by January 2020, called the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification. Currently, companies supplying products and services to the US DOD must meet 110 security requirements or risk losing contract awards and new regulations are unlikely to be more lenient
Romania Orders 3 Airbus H135s, Related Support

September 19, 2019 @ 10:18 AM

Romanian Ministry of Interior has contracted Airbus for three Airbus H135 twin-engine helicopters and related support. The contract includes providing services for air medical services and search and rescue (SAR) missions in the country
US Navy, Italy to get Northrop’s Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missiles

September 19, 2019 @ 08:16 AM

Alliant Techsystems Operations, a subsidiary of Northrop Grumman, has won a $10.6 million modification contract for the full rate production Lot 8 Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile (AARGM) meant for the US Navy and Italy
Russia’s First ‘Digital’ Gunship to Complete Tests In A Year

September 10, 2019 @ 10:04 AM

The official testing of Russias first “digital” gunship, the MI-24P-1M equipped with new generation onboard electronic equipment will be completed within a years time, a representative for the Russian Defence Ministry contractor's company KRET said. "The Russian Defence Ministry created a technical task for us
MBDA’s Brimstone Missile-Equipped THeMIS UGV Debuts at DSEI-2019

September 9, 2019 @ 10:58 AM

MBDA has unveiled Milrem Robotics THeMIS Unmanned Ground Vehicle equipped with six Brimstone precision strike missiles at DSEI-2019 exhibition in London, UK. “Pairing the Brimstone missile with a UGV such as the Milrem Robotics THeMIS provides the tactical commander with the precision anti-armour capabilities,” Andy Allen, MBDA UK Head of Land Domain Sales and Business Development said
Boeing Wins $500M to Train Qatari F-15QA Aircrew

August 29, 2019 @ 10:56 AM

Boeing has won a $500 million contract for Qatar Emiri Air Force (QAEF) F-15QA aircrew and maintenance training. "This contract will provide F-15QA aircrew and maintenance training to support the QEAF," the US Department of Defense said in a statement Wednesday
Export Version of Korsar UAV Unveiled at MAKS 2019

August 28, 2019 @ 10:37 AM

After the debut of the export versions of Su-57 and Il-112 aircraft at the MAKS 2019 airshow, the export version of Korsar reconnaissance drone has been unveiled at the event. Korsar high altitude reconnaissance drone system, capable of flying at high altitudes, in excess of 5000 meters, was
Russia's Mi-38 Helicopter Debuts at MAKS 2019

August 27, 2019 @ 12:34 PM

Russian Helicopters today presented the first serial Mi-38 helicopter at the MAKS-2019 air show in Moscow. The Mi-38 helicopter made by the Kazan Helicopter Plant will take part in flying, as well as static displays

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