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Safran-MTU Joint Venture to Develop Engines for Future European Military Helicopters
June 27, 2024 @ 06:21 AMSafran Helicopter Engines and MTU Aero Engines have signed a cooperation agreement to establish a 50/50 joint venture named EURA (European Military Rotorcraft Engine Alliance). This new entity, which aims to develop engines for military helicopters, will be based at Safran Helicopter Engines headquarters in Bordes, France
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Nigerian Army Aviation Wing Kicks Off with New UH-1H Huey Helicopter
June 26, 2024 @ 11:15 AMThe Nigerian military has received its first batch of UH-1H Huey helicopters from Bell, marking the services initial step in forming the Air Wing of the Ground Forces to support ground operations. The aircraft were formally handed over by the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, during a brief ceremony at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on Thursday, June 20, 2024
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Romania Orders More S-70 Black Hawk Helicopters
June 26, 2024 @ 04:46 AMRomanias Ministry of Internal Affairs, Department of Emergency Situations, has contracted PZL Mielec, a Lockheed Martin company, for additional new-generation Black Hawk utility helicopter for emergency and firefighting services. This additional aircraft will join Romanias fleet of European manufactured Sikorsky S-70M Black Hawk utility helicopters, currently providing maritime and land search and rescue, firefighting, transport and medical emergency support
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First Ever Ejection from Helicopter: New System Helps Pilots Bail Out from...
June 25, 2024 @ 02:56 PMRussian pilots Ivan Boldyrev and Roman Kobets made history by becoming the first to eject from a flying helicopter, using the Ka-52's emergency escape system, during an incident in the ongoing war in Ukraine. The Ka-52 is the only helicopter in the world equipped with an ejection system for the crew
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Boeing Commissions ESG for Ground Support Analysis of German Chinook Fleet
June 25, 2024 @ 01:26 PMBoeing has awarded a contract to ESG Elektroniksystem- und Logistik-GmbH (ESG ESOH), a subsidiary of Hensoldt, to conduct an extensive analysis of ground support equipment for the 60 CH-47F Block II Chinook helicopters ordered by the German Armed Forces. This comprehensive ESOH (Environment, Safety & Occupational Health) analysis will evaluate the environmental impact, safety, and health protections of the materials, machinery, and tools used for the operation, maintenance, and repair of these heavy-lift helicopters
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Denmark, Norway Sign Agreement for Joint Training, Arctic Monitoring and Ukraine Support
June 25, 2024 @ 06:32 AMDenmark and Norway strengthen defense ties with a strategic agreement emphasizing joint training, Arctic monitoring, and Ukraine support, signed by Ministers Troels Lund Poulsen and Bjørn Arild Gram on June 24. The collaborative endeavor underscores the shared commitment of both nations to fortify their defense capabilities and foster deeper ties in the face of evolving security challenges, particularly in Europe
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South Korea Completes Deployment of Locally-Built Surion Utility Helicopter to Army
June 24, 2024 @ 07:10 AMSouth Koreas Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) announced on Monday the operational deployment of the domestically manufactured KUH-1 Surion utility helicopter to the Army. This deployment comes more than a decade after the delivery of the first unit
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Greek Frigate HYDRA Crew Describes 'Hellish' Red Sea Mission, Highlights Urgent Need...
June 24, 2024 @ 06:19 AMVIDEO The 205 crew members of the Greek MEKO-class frigate "HYDRA," returning from a perilous 102-day mission in the Red Sea, described their operation as a "suicide mission" due to outdated equipment and inadequate defense systems, highlighting the urgent need for fleet modernization
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Russian Ka-29 Helicopter Shot Down by Ukrainian Missile Mounted on Drone Boat
June 21, 2024 @ 06:23 PMVideo A Russian Ka-29 maritime helicopter was shot down by a Ukrainian 'Magura' drone equipped with a modified R-73RDM-2 missile in the Black Sea near Anapa on the night of June 20
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Leonardo Debuts All-new AW-249 Military Helicopter at Eurosatory 2024
June 21, 2024 @ 09:59 AMLeonardo has unveiled the AW-249, the Italian Army's new combat helicopter, at the Eurosatory 2024 exhibition in Paris. The AW-249, the first and only all-new Western combat helicopter design, incorporates digitization, connectivity, sensor-fusion, information superiority, and interoperability features
Russian Forces Receive Chinese Laser-powered Air Defense System
Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems and KONGSBERG Forge Partnership Across All Military Domains
Finland to Lead EU Project on Defence Applications of Quantum technology
Legendary U.S. Nuclear-powered Aircraft Carrier, CVN 65 to be Dismantled in $537...
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...
