Philippines Eyes Chinooks after Scrapping $227M Deal for Russian Helicopters
The Philippines is eyeing American Chinook helicopters after it scrapped a $227.35 million deal for Russian helicopters
Chinese PLA's Hong Kong Garrison Inducts Z-10 Attack Helicopters
The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Hong Kong Garrison has commissioned the Z-10 attack helicopter to provide escort and air support to other helicopters, vessels and ground troops in joint operations.A video attached to a PLA Daily report on a recent exercise by the Hong Kong Garrison shows that a...
Airbus, VRM Switzerland to Create H145 Virtual Reality Simulator
Airbus Helicopters and VRM Switzerland agreed to co-develop a Virtual Reality (VR) training device for the twin-engine H145 helicopter. This new training tool will offer H145 operators a compact training solution with realistic flight behavior and full-body immersion, as well as the 3D vision and high-resolution scenery of VR technology
Franco-Chinese Z-15 Helicopter Receives Nod to Enter Chinese Market
The Z-15 (AC352) medium-sized, multipurpose helicopter developed by France-based Airbus and Chinas AVIC, has received a qualification certificate, making it eligible to enter China's civilian market. The certificate was awarded by Civil Aviation Administration of China
Rheinmetall Modernizing Simulators for German Navy NH90 Helicopter
Rheinmetall has won a contract to modernize simulators for the NH90 NFH Sea Lion naval helicopter for the German Navy. Rheinmetalls Bremen-based simulation specialists have been tasked with upgrading the “Functional Cockpit” Asterion cockpit trainer
Morocco Orders H135 Helicopters for Training Missions
The Moroccan Forces Royales Air have ordered a fleet of Airbus H135s for military primary training missions. The light twin-engine H135, a reference helicopter in the segment, will be used for training pilots to perform a wide array of demanding missions including utility and search and rescue
Russian Helicopters, Rosoboronexport Sign Contract to Export Upgraded Mi-171E Choppers
Russian Helicopters (RH) and Rosoboronexport (ROE) have signed a contract with a foreign customer to deliver a batch of modernized Mi-171E helicopters. The upgraded Mi-171Es are distinguished by an improved power plant and increased carrying capacity
Thai Black Hawk Helicopter Crashes, Southern Army Chief, 6 Others Hurt
A Black Hawk helicopter operated by the Royal Thai Army (RTA) crashed into a tree in Thepha district of Songkhla on Friday morning. Col Pramote Prom-in, 4th Army spokesman, was quoted as saying by the
Leonardo to Supply 32 AW149 Multirole Helicopters to Poland Worth €1.76B
Leonardo's Polish subsidiary PZL-Swidnik, has been awarded a contract by the Polish Ministry of Defence worth 8.25 billion PLN gross (approximately €1
India's HAL Marks First Flight of Advanced Light Helicopter Wheeled Version
Wheeled version of the Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) developed by India's Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) took to the skies for the first time June 30. "The first flight of Advanced Light Helicopter (Wheeled Version) with segmented MRBs (Main Rotor Blades) and MRH (Main Rotor Head) in pre-cone configuration was carried out in Bengaluru," HAL said in a Twitter post June 30
Pentagon Showcases 18 New American-made Drones in Push to Expand U.S. Production
New Russian Radar Tracks Drones Having Fibre Optic Cables, AI Brain
Lockheed Martin Tests AI-Powered Radar to Autonomously Track Maritime Targets
Anduril Tests New High-Speed Autonomous Missile ‘Barracuda-100M’ for U.S. Army
China's Mass-produced J-35A Aircraft Set to Disrupt Global Stealth Fighter Market
China is aiming to disrupt the global stealth fighter market by mass-producing its fifth-generation J-35A at a pace comparable to...
The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and Missiles
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles
Four-legged Robots Vs. Military Dogs
Four legged robots that resemble dogs are increasingly being seen in war zones and exercises for functions such as reconnaissance...
Lockheed Martin Faces Billions in F-35 Cuts Under U.S. Policy Shift
Americas policy of controlling F-35 usage, spares, and maintenance—combined with President Donald Trumps threats of trade wars with Europe, halted...
Russian Su-57 and Chinese J-20 as Alternatives to the American F-35 Stealth Fighter
As the Russian Su-57 stealth fighter jet enters serial production, the debate over how it stacks up against the American...