Upgraded Boeing AH-64E Apache Completes First Flight
The maiden flight of the AH-64E Apache Version 6.5 demonstrated Boeing's integration of software upgrades that augment its capabilities and enhance the pilot interface
Nigeria Wants Turkey to Fast-track Delivery of Six T129 helicopters
Nigeria pressed Turkey to accelerate the delivery of six T129 attack helicopters during the recent diplomatic visit of Hidayet Bayraktar, the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Turkey, to the African nation. Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) confirmed at the Farnborough Airshow 2022 that Nigeria has secured a contract for six T129...
MD Helicopters to Commence Delivery of Scout/Attack Choppers to Nigeria by End-2023...
MD Helicopters is gearing up to deliver the initial batch of 12 MD 530F Cayuse Warrior Plus Scout/Attack helicopters to Nigeria, with shipments expected to commence in Q4 2023. The Nigerian Army Aviation will operate these helicopters to address security challenges in the country
Italian Navy Receives Final Batch of NH90 Helicopters
Leonardo has completed deliveries of NH90 helicopters and established a dedicated simulation center for NH90 crews. The 46th SH-90A ASW/ASuW helicopter, produced in Venice Tessera, is now at the Italian Navy's Maristaeli Luni Base, bringing the total NH90 fleet for the prime operator to 56
Australia Withdraws MRH-90 Taipan Helicopters from Service as Black Hawks Arrive
The Australian Defence Forces MRH-90 Taipan helicopter fleet has been grounded ahead of their planned withdrawal date of December 2024. Defence Minister Richard Marles said in a statement that todays announcement did not suggest the outcome of the investigations into the tragic incident on July 28, when an MRH-90 Taipan crashed...
Safran to Develop Landing Gear for U.S. Army's Future Tiltrotor Aircraft
Safran Landing Systems will design and develop the fully integrated landing system for the U.S
Poland close to Finalizing $12B Apache Contract with Boeing
Boeing has announced that it is collaborating with the U.S
Argentina Explores Surplus CH-46 Helicopters to Replace Grounded Mi-171s
The Argentine government had formally submitted a request to the United States to procure surplus CH-46 helicopters to replace its two Russian origin Mi-171E choppers. A confidential source in Buenos Aires told
Argentina to Firm up Acquisition of 8 AW 109 Helicopters from Leonardo
Argentina will firm up the acquisition of eight AW-109 light helicopters from Leonardo during the current visit of its defense minister, Jorge Taiana to Italy. The helicopters are intended for Argentine Navy, which will allow expanding the control and surveillance capabilities of maritime spaces under national jurisdiction, an Argentinian
Airbus Helicopters Unveils 'PioneerLab,' its Twin-engine Hybrid Technology Demonstrator
Airbus Helicopters today unveiled ‘PioneerLab, its new twin-engine hybrid technology demonstrator that also includes re-cyclable material to reduce carbon footprint. The PioneerLab aims to demonstrate a fuel reduction of up to 30% compared to a conventional H145, thanks to a hybrid electric propulsion system and aerodynamic improvements
China Unveils Tilt-Rotor Helicopter Model at China Helicopter Expo
China has revealed a full-size scale model of a tilt-rotor helicopter designated as ZN-1 at the Sixth China Helicopter Expo that concluded last week in Tianjin. An accompanying placard about the models said, “the two-person tilt-rotor can be multi-purpose and economical by replacing the body module and power unit with minimal changes to the overall design
Lockheed Martin Joins UK MOD's New Helicopter Project at DSEI
Lockheed Martin has unveiled plans to join UK MOD's New Medium Helicopter (NMH) project, promoting its Sikorsky Black Hawk helicopter. Lockheed Martin's partnership for the Sikorsky Black Hawk helicopter in the UK includes plans for extensive collaboration, which will generate job opportunities, export prospects, and technological advancement in the country
Eurodrone Programme Completes Preliminary Design Review
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
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...