At the European Rotors 2023 expo in Madrid last week, the Lithuanian government signed a contract with Airbus Helicopters for three five-bladed H145 multi-purpose helicopters. This deal comes on the… Continue reading "Lithuania Orders Three H145 Helicopters From Airbus For Border Guard Service"
Bell Textron, based in the United States, has delivered the first five Bell 505 Ranger X helicopters to the Royal Jordanian Air Force (RJAF). The delivery in question was carried… Continue reading "The Royal Jordanian Air Force Receives Its First Five Bell 505 Ranger X Helicopters"
The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) hasreported that the US State Department has decided to approve a possible Foreign Military Sale of Bell Helicopter Contracted Logistics Support (CLS) and… Continue reading "US Approves the Sale of Bell Helicopter Logistics Support Worth $300 Million to Iraq"
3 Regiment Army Air Corps (3 Regt AAC) are the first British Regiment operating the new Apache AH-64E to be cleared for frontline duty after taking part in Exercise Iron… Continue reading "British Army’s New Apache AH-64E Passes Battlefield Tests"
The Nigerian federal government signed a contract with Arizona-based rotorcraft manufacturer MD Helicopters to purchase 12 MD 530F Cayuse Warrior Plus Scout/Attack helicopters to support counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism operations in… Continue reading "Nigeria Purchases 12 MD 530F Cayuse Warrior Plus Scout/Attack Helicopters From MD Helicopters"
Storm Daniel’s heavy rains in Greece caused a major disaster, resulting in loss of life in the cities of Volos, Larissa, Karditsa, Trikala, and their surrounding villages. The storm, which… Continue reading "Helicopters Stationed at Stefanovikeio Air Base of the Hellenic Air Force Damaged by Storm Daniel"
Sikorsky announced on 24 August, that the United States Navy had awarded it a contract worth $2.7 billion to build and deliver 35 CH-53K King Stallions, the largest order signed… Continue reading "U.S. Navy Signs $2.7 Billion Contract For 35 CH-53K King Stallions"
The Czech Republic Air Force (Vzduné sly) received the first UH-1Y Venom utility helicopter with serial number “0490” and a third AH-1Z Viper attack helicopter with serial number “0488” from… Continue reading "Czech Republic Receives Its First UH-1Y Venom Utility Helicopter"
Despite its ongoing attempts to invade Ukraine, Russia continues to export weapons. In this regard, the Kremlin, which recently delivered a new Mi-17V-5 helicopter to the Kyrgyz Air Force, has… Continue reading "The Belarusian Air Force Receives Four New Mi-35M Helicopters From Russia"
British Army’s New Medium Helicopter requirement focused on replacing the Puma and a number of other medium helicopters is facing delays. The program’s end date has shifted from 7 July… Continue reading "UK’s Medium Helicopter Program Delayed by Over 2 Years"