Russian Helicopters flew the Ka-32A11M helicopter for the first time on Thursday, an upgraded version of the Ka-32 multipurpose chopper. The Ka-32 is one of the oldest helicopters to feature a co-axial rotor, making the machine highly maneuverable and eliminating the need for a tail rotor
Eighteen civilians were killed and 37 wounded when Israeli commandos raided the town of Massyaf in Syria. “The Israeli aggression on Massyaf area in Hama western countryside on Sunday evening resulted in the martyrdom of 18 citizens and the injury of 37 others, in addition to causing material damage to the infrastructure, electricity networks, water, telephone, sewage lines, roads and machinery
An Israeli Air Force "Yanshuf" helicopter, engaged in a mission to evacuate an injured soldier, crashed on September 11 while attempting to land in the Rafah area of Gaza. Two Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers lost their lives in the crash
Lieutenant Brigadier Marcelo Kanitz Damasceno, Commander of the Brazilian Air Force (FAB), revealed that Brazil may consider Indias HAL Tejas light combat aircraft as a potential addition to its fleet. Damasceno met with Indian Air Chief Marshal V
Ukrainian Forces armed with a man-portable air-defense system (MANPADS) have shot down a Russian Su-30SM fighter jet over the Black Sea between Odesa and Crimea. The Ukrainian Defense Ministry
Teledyne FLIR Defense has announced that it is delivering its Star SAFIRE 380-HLD multi-spectral imaging systems to the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) as part of an agreement worth up to $20.8 million
MD Helicopters LLC (MDH) has signed a five-year, $19 million contract with the Saudi Arabian National Guard (SANG) to provide comprehensive support for the maintenance and operation of its MD530F helicopter fleet. The agreement covers spare parts supply, repair and overhaul services, and in-country technical and logistical support for SANGs 12 MD530F helicopters used in flight training
Airbus Helicopters has been awarded a contract for 12
Russian Helicopters (RusHeli) has commenced assembling the first production models of the Mi-171AZ helicopter, Russias dedicated chopper to operate from deep sea oil and gas platforms. RusHeli plant at Ulan Ode has already completed the training of pilot instructors and technicians of the Aviation Training Center
The Italian Navy has announced that its carrier-based F-35B Lightning II fighter fleet has achieved Initial Operational Capability (IOC). Italy now joins the United States and the United Kingdom as one of the few nations operating aircraft carriers with 5th-generation fighter jets and is the only European Union country with such advanced assets in its Carrier Strike Group