Defence Helicopters news – Page 203
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NewsBrazil signs AEW modernisation deal
Brazil's air force has selected Embraer's Le Bourget-based subsidiary Embraer Aviation International to modernise its fleet of five EMB-145-derived E-99 airborne early warning and control system aircraft.
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Al Novick authored, implemented Allison comeback strategy
Allen "Al" Novick, who helped to transform the fortunes of engine maker Allison in the 1980s, died of natural causes on 8 December 2012.
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NewsBoeing, Cassidian to contest UK maritime UAS deal
The UK's maritime unmanned air system requirement appears to have narrowed to a fight between Boeing and Cassidian ...
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NewsUS sequestration postponed until 1 March
The US military and other agencies still face spending cuts estimated at more than $108 billion in FY2013 alone, but were spared immediate action as a result...
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NewsPICTURE: Airbus Military flies winglet-equipped C295
Airbus Military has conducted the first test flight of a C295 medium transport with winglets installed ...
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India, Russia sign defence deals during Putin's visit
Russia has concluded a challenging 2012 in India with three deals involving additional fighter aircraft and helicopters ...
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NewsChinese Y-20 revealed in new online pictures
New pictures have emerged showing a new Chinese military transport that is purportedly the Xian Aircraft Y-20 heavy transport. The first known appearance...
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NewsUS Navy moves to purchase up to 72 Boeing P-8s
The US Navy has initiated a process that could lead to placing a five-year order for up to 72 Boeing P-8A Poseidon, if the Department of Defense and Congress...
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Oman to obtain 12 Typhoons, eight Hawks
BAE Systems has secured a deal for 12 Typhoon Tranche 3 fighters and eight Hawk advanced jet trainer aircraft, with deliveries to start in 2017. Oman...
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NewsIndia receives first P-8I Neptune aircraft
Boeing has delivered the Indian navy's first 737-based P-8I Neptune maritime patrol and anti-submarine aircraft in Seattle. "India will receive this...
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Alenia Aermacchi receives first Australian C-27J fuselage
The fuselage of Australia's first Alenia Aermacchi C-27J tactical transport has arrived at the company's Turin factory for final assembly.
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NewsIN FOCUS: Kongsberg finds its place as a specialist integrator
Norway's defence major Kongsberg has found its place as a specialist integrator
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NewsAustralia seeks information for more Super Hornets
Australia has asked the USA for cost and availability data linked to a possible purchase of 24 more Super Hornets ...
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NewsSikorsky last bidder standing in USAF's combat rescue helicopter battle
Sikorsky appears to be the only potential contractor willing to bid for the US Air Force's combat rescue helicopter programme ...
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NewsUS Navy delays UCLASS RFP
The US Navy has delayed a request for proposals (RFP) for its unmanned carrier-launched surveillance and strike (UCLASS) aircraft programme until next year. "We...
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New Zealand to seek CT-4E, King Air trainer replacements
New Zealand is to issue a tender for a new military pilot training capability, to replace its Pacific Aerospace CT-4Es and Beechcraft King Airs ...
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NewsUSAF to develop new cruise missile
The US Air Force is expecting to award sole-source contracts to four firms to develop technology for its Long Range Standoff cruise missile ...
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NewsIndia nears catapult decision for second indigenous carrier
India is in the process of deciding whether its second indigenous aircraft carrier will be equipped with catapults ...
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Australia accepts last KC-30A tanker/transport
Australia has formally accepted the last of its five A330-200-based multi-role tanker transports (MRTTs) from Airbus Military and expects to achieve an initial...
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NewsPICTURES & VIDEO: Europe enters stealth club with Neuron first flight
Dassault on 1 December completed the first flight of Europe's Neuron unmanned combat air system demonstrator ...