Latest Defence Helicopters news – Page 299
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C-27J Spartan marches to US transport victory
The US Army and US Air Force have selected the Alenia Aeronautica C-27J Spartan in an open-ended Joint Cargo Aircraft acquisition that seeks to fill the...
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Business briefing
EADS expands in South African defence INVESTMENT EADS Defence & Security is increasing its presence in the South African defence market with the acquisition...
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MV-22s to get DIRCM for Iraq operations
The US Marine Corps is to direct Bell Boeing to develop a directed infrared countermeasures (DIRCM) installation for its MV-22 Ospreys as it prepares the...
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General Atomics to supply Iraqi air force sensors
General Atomics has received a subcontract worth $53 million to supply intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance payloads for the Iraqi air force's future...
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Italy’s contribution to GMES launched
The first of four spacecraft for Italy's Cosmo-SkyMed constellation of small satellites for...
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Used C-130s to contest US Air Force's combat tanker deal
An opportunity to sell 115 turboprop tankers to the US Air Force has sparked potential bids from prime contractors based on refurbishing retired Lockheed...
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Seabird develops firespotting Seeker
Australian general aviation aircraft manufacturer Seabird Aviation has developed a firespotting version of its
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No room for mistakes with the Airbus A400M
Airbus Military is upbeat after a difficult six months in the life of its A400M, but will Europe's giant airlifter keep its flight schedule?
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Frontline warrior: The Alenia Aeronautica C-27 Spartan
Already selected by five NATO air forces and tipped to soon receive fresh orders, Alenia Aeronautica's C-27J Spartan is rapidly proving itself to be a tactical heavyweight
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Speed bump: USAF sets modest goals for new bomber
The USAF wants a new bomber by 2018, but says available technology will limit it to subsonic and manned. Is it aiming too low?
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The right stuff? The race for the next dominant commercial aircraft...
Europe and the USA are investing in aeronautics research, but in different ways. Who will win the race to deliver the next dominant commercial aircraft?