The US Army also added that it would push to get the long-range assault aircraft online “years ahead” of its original 2030 timeline.
Multiple questions involving the largest US Foreign Military Sale in history remain unanswered.
Both the possible sale for six Chinook helicopters and F-16 sustainment will bolster existing UAE fleets and the country’s position as a US partner and ally, according to the DSCA.
The solution was evaluated by the US Army and Air Force during the Project Convergence Capstone 5.
Mark Burnand, Chief Test Pilot at Leonardo Helicopters UK, talks through the advanced avionics on board the latest generation battlefield utility AW149 helicopter.
The Chinook has served in every RAF campaign of the past 40 years. But in Afghanistan, it faced greater pressure than ever before.
12th September 2013
Three new contracts for military vehicles, helicopter support and the creation of a new armour facility were announced by the Minister for Defence Equipment, Support …
11th September 2013
For the RAF to retain the current level of capability in the face of lower budgeted flying hours, it will need to increase its reliance …
11th September 2013
Kelvin Hughes has introduced a new GaN (gallium nitrite) transistor into its Sharpeye radar system to enhance its power output and detection capabilities. Speaking to …
10th September 2013
Bell Helicopter has announced Lockheed Martin as the first of its tier one team members for the V-280 programme. Additional team members for the programme …
9th September 2013
The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has re-scoped the work being carried out under its Persistent Close Air Support (PCAS) programme, it has …
6th September 2013
A V-22 Osprey helicopter has successfully completed a test flight in which it used a prototype aerial refueling system to demonstrate its potential to perform …
4th September 2013
Sandel Avionics will supply its SN4500 Primary Navigation Display for the French Army’s Puma helicopters under an agreement announced on 4 September. The installation work …
3rd September 2013
Eurocopter is using the MSPO exhibition in Kielce to advance efforts to offer its EC725 Caracal helicopter as a solution for the Polish Ministry of …
2nd September 2013
The Australian Army has accepted an MRH90 full-flight and mission simulator (FFMS) into service at the Army Aviation Training Centre Oakey in Queensland. This is …
2nd September 2013
Rolls-Royce has announced that it has completed the sale of its interest in the RTM322 helicopter engine programme to Turbomeca. Rolls-Royce had a 50 per …
30th August 2013
FLIR Systems will supply BRITE Star Block II Systems for the Naval Air Systems Command’s UH-1 programme and the Vertical Takeoff Unmanned Aerial Vehicle programme …
30th August 2013
The production of military aircraft will decline over the next decade due to shrinking defence budgets, according to projections by Forecast International. Around 11,940 military …
30th August 2013
The President-S laser directed IR counter measure system for helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft was displayed for the first time at the MAKS airshow near Moscow. …
29th August 2013
Sagem and Kamov have announced at the MAKS aviation and space salon that they will work together to develop an enhanced version of the Kamov-52 …
29th August 2013
The first of four NFH NH90 helicopters to meet the Belgian SAR requirement has arrived at Eurocopter’s Marignane, France facility with Belgian pilots set to …
28th August 2013
The US Army has selected ViaSat to supply the Small Tactical Terminal (STT) KOR-24A to satisfy its requirement for an Airborne and Maritime/Fixed Station (AMF) …
28th August 2013
Brazil and Turkey have agreed to strengthen defence cooperation through the creation of five workgroups that will enhance and promote bilateral defence projects. The establishment …
27th August 2013
Boeing has been formally awarded a contract for 36 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters for South Korea, following the aircraft’s selection by Seoul in April. On …
27th August 2013
The US will supply eight Boeing AH-64E Apache attack helicopters to the Indonesian armed forces, according to an announcement by the Department of Defense. Speaking …
Subscribe to news feed
Connect with us on socials
