Russian Mi-28NM Helicopter Intercepts Drone for the First Time
A Russian Mi-28NM Night Hunter helicopter shot a Ukrainian drone on August 30, marking the helicopter's first successful drone interception. The helicopter utilized a 30-mm airborne gun, guided by data from a ground-based air controller, to shoot down the Ukrainian drone
Airbus, Korea Aerospace to launch Light Armed Helicopter Serial Production
Airbus Helicopters and Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) have entered into a pact to commence the serial manufacturing phase of the 5-tonne class Light Armed Helicopters (LAH). This follows the contract awarded by the countrys Defence Acquisition Programme Administration to KAI in December 2022 to supply an initial batch of ten LAH...
Sikorsky Wins $2.7B to Build CH-53K Helicopters for U.S. Military, Israel...
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PDTI Eyes Parts Supply to Sikorsky as Indonesia Signs MoU to...
Helicopter maker Sikorsky signed an agreement with Indonesian aerospace firm PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) to pursue a sales agreement of up to 24 Sikorsky S-70M Black Hawk helicopters for the Republic of Indonesia. "This agreement demonstrates our mutual interest with PTDI to provide S-70M Black Hawk helicopters to serve Indonesias security...
Taiwan’s F-16s to get Infrared Search and Track Systems
Taiwan is seeking Infrared Search and Track (IRST) systems worth $500 million for its F-16 Viper fleet, a request which the U.S
Australia Receives First 3 Black Hawk Choppers
The Australian Defence Force took delivery of first three of 40 ordered UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters recently. “The first 3 of a planned fleet of 40 UH-60M Black Hawks arrived recently in Sydney on board two U
In a First, Manned Helicopter Refuels Unmanned Helicopter
Marines delivered fuel to a Navy MQ-8C Fire Scout unmanned autonomous helicopter from a Marine Corps CH-53E for the first time recently. The exercise took place at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, July 31, 2023
Rostec Develops Hybrid Power Plant Based on KA-226T’s VK-650V
Russias United Engine Corporation (UEC) will present a 500-kW hybrid power plant based on the VK-650V that powers the KA-226T helicopter at the Technoprom-2023. The project is based on the VK-650V engine for light helicopters
Poland Gets U.S.’ Thumbs up to Buy AH-64E Apache Choppers for $12B...
The United States on Monday approved the sale of 96 AH-64E Apache helicopters and related equipment to Poland for an estimated cost of $12 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today
First Appearance of KA-52 Helicopter with AESA Radar, Other Upgrades at Army
Russias formidable Ka-52 helicopter now sporting an all-new Active Electronic Scanning Array (AESA) radar besides upgrades to its weapons and avionics was publicly shown for the first time at last weeks Army 2023 event near Moscow. A spokesperson from Russian Helicopters confirmed to Defensemirror
Belarusian Forces Add First Batch of Russian Mi-35 Attack Helicopters
Belarusian defense ministry announced it took delivery of the first batch of Russia-made Mi-35 attack helicopters. "Belarusian pilots are flying the first batch of Mi-35 helicopters that have been put into service in the Belarusian army
China in Advanced Talks with Russian Helicopters to Acquire KA-226T Choppers
China is in advanced talks with Russian helicopters to acquire an unspecified number of its KA-226T chopper. The KA-226T was upgraded a couple of years ago with enhanced high-altitude capability
Netherlands Allocates €500M for Extra Ammunition
Ukrainian ATACMS Strikes Target Russian S-400, Fighters in Crimea
Ruselectronics Develops Technology Extending Short-Wave Radio Range to 6,000 km
Indonesian Navy Chief Considers Interim Submarine Purchase Amidst Operational Needs
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...
Development Trends in Unmanned Surface Vessels
Unmanned surface vessels (USVs) have caught the attention of the world following their spectacular success in sinking Russian warships in...
Have Iran-Israel Missile Attacks Enabled Mutual Deterrence?
Iran's April 13-14 missile strike against Israel marks a paradigm shift in Tehran's approach to Israel; from previously relying on...
Free Flight to Russian Hypersonic Missiles as America's Own Hypersonics Program Delayed to 2027
As Russian Aerospace Forces pummeled Ukrainian positions in mid-March 2024 with hypersonic missiles, the Pentagon's own hypersonics program faces delays,...
Counter-trade, Undisclosed Deals May be Masking Russia’s Arms Export Numbers
A Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SPIRI) report last week reported a steep fall in Russias arms exports- pushed to...