Bell Unveils New Chopper for US Army’s FARA Competition
Bell Textron Inc, on Wednesday,
US Approves Sale of AH-6i Gunships to Thailand for $400M
The United States has approved Thailands request to acquire 8 Boeing AH-6i light attack reconnaissance helicopters and related equipment for an estimated cost of $400 million meant for the Royal Thai Armys (RTA). “The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Thailand of eight (8)...
Bell Helicopter Wins US Navy’s H-1 Upgrade Program Support Contract
Bell Helicopter has won a $9.2 million modification contract in support of the H-1 Upgrade helicopter
Russia’s First ‘Digital’ Gunship to Complete Tests In A Year
The official testing of Russias first “digital” gunship, the MI-24P-1M equipped with new generation onboard electronic equipment will be completed within a years time, a representative for the Russian Defence Ministry contractor's company KRET said. "The Russian Defence Ministry created a technical task for us
US’ Future Vertical Lift Chopper To Also Perform MH-6 Roles
The US armys Future Vertical Lift (FVL) helicopter will have to perform missions carried out by MH-6 Little Bird light helicopters currently in service with the army. The Army has imagined two airframes for its FLV program- the Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) and the Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA)...
India to Induct Apache Gunships on Sept 3
India will induct AH-64E Apache attack helicopters on Tuesday, 3 September. The Indian Air Force (IAF) formally received the first of 22 ordered AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopter at Boeings facility in Arizona, United States
Airbus Offers Australia Tiger Gunship Platform With Assurance of Saving AUD 3B
The company has offered an approach to take the Tiger platform beyond 2040 resulting in saving of AUD 3 billion ($2 billion). This is in response to the Commonwealth of Australias (CoA) Request for Information (RFI) for the Project LAND4503 Armed Reconnaissance Capability The RFI seeks solutions for the armys future armed reconnaissance helicopter needs
South Korean Light Armed Helicopter Completes First Flight
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) completed the first flight of the initial Light Armed Helicopter (LAH) prototype on August 19. The test flight with two pilots on board was conducted in KAIs headquarters for about 20 minutes, a statement posted on the KAI website said
US Army Awards Boeing $155M For Apache AH-64E Gunships
The United States (US) army has awarded Boeing a $155 million modification contract for new-build Apache AH-64E attack helicopters, Pentagon announced Tuesday. The AH-64Es, also known as Apaches, are helicopters that typically carry AGM-114 Hellfire missiles and Hydra 70 rocket pods
US to Sell MH-60R Anti-Submarine Warfare Choppers to South Korea
The United States has approved South Koreas request to procure 12 Lockheed Martin MH-60R anti-submarine warfare helicopters and related support for $800 million. “The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Republic of Korea of MH-60R Multi-Mission Helicopters with support for an estimated cost of $800 million,” Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) said in a statement Wednesday
First Batch Of AH-64E Apache Gunships To Arrive In India On July...
First consignment of Indias AH-64E Apache "customised" attack helicopters will arrive at Hindon Airbase in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh state on Saturday, July 27. The Indian Air Force (IAF) formally received its first AH-64E at Boeings facility in Arizona, US on 10 May, 2019
Australia To Buy 29 New Gunships To Replace Its Eurocopter Tigers
The Australian government has issued a Request For Information (RFI) for 29 new gunships, seeking to replace the armys fleet of Eurocopter Tiger attack helicopters. Under the Land 4503 program, the Australian Department of Defences Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG) is seeking information to acquire 29 gunships
Turkish Military Orders 12 Hurjet Block-1 Aircraft
Argentina gets U.S. Nod to Buy Basler BT-67 Aircraft
Netherlands, Czech Republic to Purchase Ammunition for Ukraine
First Batch of Modernized Dutch Apache Echo Helicopters Now Combat-Ready
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...
How Indian MQ-9B SkyGuardian Acquisition Plan Changes Drone Equation in South Asia
India has recently gained U