Ka-226T Project with Russia Still On, No Conflict of Interest with LUH:...
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) said India can accommodate both Ka-226T helicopter project and the indigenous Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) since the two aircraft perform different functions. HAL CMD C
French Military Helicoper Flies with Fuel Made from Used Cooking Oil
The French General Directorate of Armaments (DGA) carried out on February 3 a first test flight of a military helicopter with 84% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). This is the first time in the world that a military helicopter has been able to fly with such a high content of sustainable aviation...
Indo-Russian Talks on KA-226T Helicopter Project Frozen; Delhi May Still Buy Fully-built...
Indo-Russian talks on the production of Ka-226T helicopters in India are frozen over level of localization."Talks with India on the production of Ka-226T helicopter have been frozen as the Russias partner is unsatisfied with the localization level suggested by the joint enterprise," Deputy Director of the Russian Federal Service for...
Russia Hopes to Revive Ka-226T Project with India at Aero India 2023
Russias Rosoboronexport said it hopes to revive the project to jointly produce Ka-226T light utility helicopters with India at the upcoming Aero India 2023. In an official release today, Rosoboronexport said it will present the Ka-226T
Sikorsky to Supply 40 UH-60 Black Hawk Helicopters to Australia for $1.95B
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company has won $1.95 billion to build 40 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters for Australia
American Ospreys Temporarily Grounded over Clutch Issues
After observing an uptick in hard clutch engagement events, the U.S
Indian PM Modi to Inaugurate HAL's New Helicopter Factory on February 6
An all-new helicopter factory of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) will be inaugurated by Indian PM Narendra Modi in Tumakuru, near Bangalore on February 06. This factory will initially produce around 30 Light Utility Helicopters (LUH) per year which will be enhanced to 60 and then 90 per year
Philippines Seeks Heavy Lift Aircraft, Submarine-detection Capability
The Philippines is seeking C-130 cargo transports and S-70i "Black Hawk" helicopters to augment its heavy lift capability besides submarine detection systems to defend the country's maritime domain.Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Carlito Galvez said the military needs more heavy and medium-lift capability to boost its disaster response missions
Italy’s Police Force Receives First Newly-Configured AW169M Helicopter
Leonardo and Guardia di Finanza (Italys Police Force) announced today the delivery of the operators first AW169M light-intermediate twin engine helicopter in a special configuration featuring skids. The handover was performed at Leonardos Vergiate assembly line (Varese) during an official ceremony in presence of representatives from the customer and the company
China's AVIC Obtains Production License for AC312E Helicopter
The Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) has obtained production license for the AC312E helicopter and plans to deliver 4 in final assembly during 2023. On January 11, AVIC Tianzhi passed the production license approval process of the Civil Aviation North China Regional Administration, officially obtained the AC312E9 (H425-100) helicopter production license, and has the AC312E (H425-100) helicopter production qualification
Sikorsky Details Future Upgrades to Black Hawk Helicopter
Black Hawk helicopter maker Sikorsky has disclosed future upgrades for the Black Hawk helicopter, which includes improved engines for better range. The company says this planned modernization effort will improve Black Hawks availability and reliability by lowering direct operating costs
Austria Orders €304M for AW169M LUH Helicopter
Austria is exercising options for 18 additional AW169M Light Utility Helicopters (LUH) produced by Italian company Leonardo. The contract was signed following the Italy-Austria Government-to-Government (G2G) Agreement amendment signed in December 2022, through which Austria is exercising options for these additional units
French DGA Orders 70 New Generation Fuel Tank Trucks
U.S. Army Awards Lockheed Martin $756M for Hypersonic Weapon System Enhancements
Singapore’s F-16 Crash Caused by Gyroscope Malfunction
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...