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US’ Future Vertical Lift Chopper To Also Perform MH-6 Roles
September 10, 2019 @ 09:26 AMThe 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)
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HAL’s LUH Helicopter Completes High Altitude Trials, Close to Operational Clearance
September 5, 2019 @ 11:56 AMHindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)s Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) demonstrated high altitude capability in hot and high weather conditions in the Himalayas. With this test, the LUH has complied with all the requirements of the users and with the completion of hot and high altitude testing, it is close to operational clearance certification, says Mr R Madhavan, CMD, HAL
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General Electric Wins $143M for Engines of US Navy’s CH-53K Choppers ...
September 5, 2019 @ 09:07 AMGeneral Electric has won $143 million modification contract for 24 low rate initial production Lot 3 T408-GE-400 turboshaft engines and three Lot 2 T408-GE-400 engines for the CH-53K helicopter. In addition, this modification provides for associated engine and programmatic support, logistics support, peculiar support equipment and spares
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India to Induct Apache Gunships on Sept 3
August 31, 2019 @ 12:43 PMIndia 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
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China-Russia Heavy Helicopter to Fly by 2032: Deal Signed at MAKS 2019
August 29, 2019 @ 07:05 AMChina and Russia have signed an agreement at the MAKS 2019, according to which, advanced heavy-lift helicopter to be jointly developed by the two countries will take to the skies by 2032. "The Chinese government will accelerate the progress for a project approval and finish it as soon as possible, so the project can officially start
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N.Korea Fires Ballistic Missiles After South Breaks Intel-Sharing Pact With Tokyo
August 24, 2019 @ 08:01 AMNorth Korea reportedly fired two short-range ballistic missiles into the Sea of Japan early on Saturday, a day after South Korea lopped off a ‘key military intelligence-sharing pact with Japan. “North Korea has fired two short-range ballistic missiles at 6:45 a
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Sikorsky To Buy Spare Parts To Perform Repair Works Of US Navy’s...
August 21, 2019 @ 08:00 AMSikorsky, a subsidiary of Lockheed Martin, has won a $48.3 million contract to buy spare parts in order to perform repair and maintenance works of CH-53K King Stallion large, heavy-lift cargo helicopter
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China to Debut Black Hawk Competitor, Z-20 Helicopter in October Event
August 20, 2019 @ 12:44 PMChina is preparing to unveil its highly anticipated Z-20 helicopter, seen as a competitor to the United States UH-60 Black Hawk at the National Day parade on October 1. Various state owned media reported quoting defence experts while CCTV carried footage of the chopper with the Peoples Liberation Army tail number
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Turkish Air Force Seeks Su-35 after F-35 Deal Collapse
August 14, 2019 @ 12:16 PMAfter Turkeys plan to procure F-35 stealth jets from USA failed to see the light of the day, Ankara could be turning towards Russia for Su-35 fighters, military officials have revealed. The officials tasked with rearming the Turkish Air Force suggested the Defense Ministry to consider Russias Su-35 offer after its expulsion from the F-35 program
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Sikorsky To Provide Long Lead Materials For US Navy’s CH-53K Choppers...
August 13, 2019 @ 06:34 AMSikorsky has won a $107.35 million modification contract to supply long lead items for six of US Navys CH-53K King Stallion large, heavy-lift cargo helicopters
Russia Deploys New Pantsir-SMD Missile Systems
Poland Seals Major K2 Tank Deal with South Korea, Local Assembly to...
Russia Used Jet-Powered Geran UAV in Deadliest Attack on Kyiv Killing 32,
Fourth Chinese Type 075 Amphibious Assault Ship Joins Navy
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...