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
Russian Helicopters to Showcase Upgraded Ka-226T Helicopter at ARMY-2023
Russian Helicopters will showcase at the ARMY-2023 Forum an upgraded version of the Ka-226T multi-purpose helicopter built using lighter materials and which comes with increased range. In an official release, the company said the upgraded aircraft is adapted for flights in the mountains and over the water surface
MD Helicopters to Provide 12 Armed, Scout Copters to Middle East Customer
MD Helicopters (MDH) announced a contractwith a Middle East customer to provide six Cayuse Warrior Plus Attack/Scout aircraft with precision weapons capability and six armed MD 530F glass cockpit upgrades. The twelve aircraft will support counter insurgency and counter terrorism operations by providing area security, tactical reconnaissance, convoy escort, and drug interdiction throughout the country
Aselsan to Modernize Avionics of South African Rooivalk Helicopter
South African Denel Rooivalk attack helicopters will be modernized with Aselsans avionics under a deal signed during the recently-concluded IDEF-2023 exhibition. Aselsan and Denel Aeronautics signed a memorandum of understanding for the Rooivalk modernization during the African Aerospace and Defense (AAD) exhibition in 2022
Days After Fatal MRH-90 Helicopter Crash, Australian Army Receives First UH-60M Black...
The Australian Army has taken delivery of the first UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter, days after one of its old MRH-90 Taipan aircraft crashed. As per reports, first two UH-60Ms arrived at Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base Richmond on July 30 via a U
Israel Aerospace, Odysight Unveil Health Monitoring System for Black Hawks
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and Odysight.ai have unveiled a visual based health monitoring system for UH60 helicopters
Four Dead in 'Catastrophic Incident' Involving Australian MRH-90 Helicopter
Four crew members onboard the ill-fated Australian Army MRH-90 helicopter that went down during a multinational military exercise have died, the countrys defence ministry confirmed today. Defence Minister Richard Marles said a significant amount of wreckage was recovered, pointing to a "catastrophic incident
Hungary Receives First Batch of Airbus H225M Helicopters
The Hungarian Defence Forces have received the first two of 16
Poland to buy 96 Apache Helicopters, Launches Black Hawk Tender
Polands Ministry of Defense has confirmed the purchase of 96 AH-64E Apache helicopters and has issued a tender for Black Hawk rotorcraft. Defense Minister Mariusz Błaszczak revealed on Twitter that Warsaw is buying 96 Apaches for six squadrons
10 killed as Naval Helicopters Collide in Malaysia
U.S. Army Conducts Final Airdrop Test for Oshkosh Defense FMTV A2 Cargo...
Lockheed’s Long Range Discrimination Radar Completes Transition to Missile Defense Agency Control...
Romania Receives First Batch of Norwegian-Procured F-16s
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...
China’s “Moderate” 2024 Defense Budget Hides Frenetic Military Build-up
China on Tuesday revealed a draft defense budget draft for 2024 amounting to 1
Battle of Counter-Drone SAMs- Raytheon's Coyote Vs. Russian Pantsir-S1
The spectacular success of drones on the battlefield in Ukraine has prompted Russia and the United States to develop counter-measures...
Grounding of U.S. Military’s V-22 Osprey Fleet Enters Third Month
The grounding of around 400-strong fleet of Osprey V-22 Tilt-rotor aircraft is in its third month with no update on...