AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, now part of Leonardo S.p.A., excels in high-quality helicopter manufacturing, offering a diverse range for transport, security, medical, and rescue services.
Geoff Hoon To Depart AgustaWestland
Former UK Defence Secretary, Geoff Hoon who was AgustaWestland's international director, has announced his intention to leave the company. In an email to media contacts Monday, Hoon said, “After almost six...
South Korea Grounds Lynx Helicopters After Crash
South Korea has suspended operation of its Lynx military helicopters fleet after one of them crashed into the East Sea. The helicopter crashed around 9:05 PM during a joint night-time drill...
Italian Coast Guard Orders Two Additional AW139 Helicopters From Leonardo-Finmeccanica
The Italian Coast Guard has ordered two additional AW139 aircraft from Leonardo-Finmeccanica. This latest contract will increase the customer's fleet of AW139s to twelve
Leonardo-Finmeccanica Claims Successful Trials Of AW139 Twin-Engine Helicopter In Pakistan
Leonardo-Finmeccanica has conducted trials of its AgustaWestland AW139 intermediate twin-engine helicopter in Pakistan. The trials showed hot and high altitude performance and mission capabilities the trials
AgustaWestland To Establish Helicopter MRO Plant In Algeria: Reports
AgustaWestland will set up a Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) facility in Poland alongwith two state-owned investment companies. "The National Investment Council (NIC) and the Council of State holdings (CPE) have...
Tokyo Metropolitan Police Orders Two AW109 Trekker Choppers
The Tokyo Metropolitan Police law-enforcement has signed a contract with Leonardo-Finmeccanica for two brand new AgustaWestland AW109 Trekker Helicopters. The two helicopters are scheduled to be delivered in 2017, making this...
VVIP Chopper Scam: Finmeccanica To Be Blacklisted
Indias Defence Ministry said Sunday that all ongoing tenders for defence equipment won by Italys Finmeccanica will be cancelled. Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar told PTI that the process for...
Pakistan Military Orders undisclosed number of AgustaWestland AW139 Choppers
Pakistan has signed a contract for an undisclosed number of AgustaWestland AW139 intermediate twin engine helicopters with Leonardo-Finmeccanica. The signing was held in Islamabad yesterday in the presence of the H...
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Poland Conducts First Combat Firing with Patriot System
Poland conducted its first combat live-fire test with the Patriot air defense system at the Central Air Force Training Area in Ustka on September 16 as part of the Iron Defender-25 exercise
RAF Typhoons to Help Defend Polish Air Space Following Russian Drone Incursion
RAF Typhoons will conduct air defence missions over Poland under NATO’s Operation Eastern Sentry, responding to rising Russian aerial threats, including drone activity
AIM-120 AMRAAM Missile Achieves Longest Range in U.S.A.F. Test From F-22
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China's New Z-20T Assault Helicopter to Make First Flight at Helicopter Expo in October
China's new Z-20T attack helicopter will make its first public flight demonstration at the 7th China Helicopter Exposition in Tianjin later this month
Qatar Abandons Gaza Mediation Over Israeli Bombing
Qatar suspended its efforts as a mediator for a ceasefire in Gaza due to continued Israeli airstrikes and threats against its sovereignty, a senior official announced on Tuesday
EU Commission Proposes Sanctions, Partial Trade Suspension against Israel
Denmark Approves Plan to Acquire Long-range Precision Weapons
Belgium, Netherlands, Norway Seek $1.3B Worth of U.S.-made Missiles, Torpedoes
Germany Approves Procurement of Patriot Missiles, Israeli Heron TP Drones
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...