Chinese Z-10 Helicopter Unveils New Rocket Launcher in Live-fire Drills
China's fully-armed Z-10 attack helicopters, equipped with a newly introduced airborne rocket launcher, participated in a day-and-night live-fire exercise organized by the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) off the coast of East China's Fujian Province. The Z-10 attack helicopters, belonging to an aviation brigade associated with the PLA's 73rd Group Army,...
U.S. Approves $300M Foreign Military Sale of Bell Helicopter Support to Iraq...
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Argentina Inducts First Bell 407 GXi Helicopter, to Acquire Five More
The Argentinian Ministry of Defense (MoD) inducted the first Bell 407 GXi helicopter for its air force, of the six it signed up to buy from Bell Helicopters. “Today we are incorporating the Bell 407, selected thanks to an arduous search and investigation of the material suitable for the needs of...
First AW-149 Helicopters Delivered to Poland
Polands Minister of National Defense Mariusz Błaszczak oversaw the handover of the first batch of AW-149 helicopters to the 25th Air Cavalry Brigade on October 30 in Nowy Glinnik. The AW-149 helicopters were selected as part of the Perkoz multi-role support helicopter program, with a contract signed in July 2022 to...
Nigerian Defense Delegation Examines First T129 ATAK Helicopter in Turkey
The Nigerian Minister of Defense, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, led a high-level delegation to Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI), inspecting the T129 ATAK attack helicopter and other equipment. Nigeria had initially placed an order for six of the advanced T129 ATAK helicopters
Extended Range Russian 'Khrizantema' Air-to-Ground Missile Debuts on Ka-52M, Mi-28NM Helicopters...
Russias Khrizantema-S self-propelled anti-tank missile system has been successfully integrated into the latest combat helicopters, the Mi-28NM and Ka-52M, providing them with enhanced capabilities. Chief of the Russian Aerospace Forces Army Aviation, Igor Romanov, made this announcement during an interview with the Russian Defense Ministrys Krasnaya Zvezda newspaper on Friday
Sikorsky’s RAIDER X Aircraft Receives Improved Turbine Engine
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, has initiated the installation process of the U.S
Patria, United Aero group to Upgrade Ex-U.S. Army Black Hawks after Acquisition...
Patria and United Aero Group (UAG) have officially announced their collaboration aimed at acquiring pre-owned Black Hawk helicopters from the U.S
MBDA’s Mistral Missile to Arm Korean Marine Attack Helicopter
European MBDA has clinched a contract from Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) to integrate the Mistral ATAM anti-air missile system into the Korean Marine Attack Helicopter (KMAH). Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) debuted its KMAH helicopter at the 2021 ADEX show
Lockheed Awarded $380M to Produce MH-60R Helos for Spain
The Pentagon has announced a $380 million contract with Lockheed Martin for the production of MH-60R helicopters destined for Spain. This order encompasses the production and delivery of eight MH-60R aircraft for the Spanish government, according to an official release issued today
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...