Aviation
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German air force poised to accept first H145M rotorcraft
Airbus Helicopters will next week begin deliveries of the H145M rotorcraft to its German air force launch customer.
On 8 December, the service will receive...
AH-64 Apache helicopter crashes in Montgomery County
A helicopter that crashed inMontgomery County has been confirmed as a Boeing AH-64 Apache from nearby Fort Campbell, according to Elizabeth Black, county spokeswoman.
Fort Campbell spokesperson Maj. Allen Hill...
Belarus delivered back MiG-29BM to Belarusian Air Force
Ten newly repaired MiG-29 aircraft were delivered to the 61st fighter airbase in Baranovichi on 1 December, BelTA has learned.
The number includes eight combat...
Spain and Airbus agree temporary reduction in A400M acquisition
The Spanish air force has agreed with Airbus Defence & Space to acquire an initially reduced fleet of 14 A400M tactical transports until a...
Russia is working on a new «Minoga» naval helicopter
Russian rotorcraft manufacturing company «Kamov» is working on a new naval helicopter for the Russian Navy and the rotor-craft has been code named «Minoga».
Helicopter project...
Thailand Received 2 helicopters MI-17V5 from Russia
On Thursday 26 November 2015 and then aboard a Antonov An-124 transport aircraft at the airport U-Tapao Thailand about 100 km south of Bangkok...
Japan Weighing Exporting MSDF Trainer Planes to Philippines
Japan is considering offering training aircraft to the Philippines, which would mark the first time it has exported used defense equipment overseas.
If realized, the...
Argentine upgraded IA-58H Pucara light strike aircraft makes maiden flight
Argentin's first upgraded IA-58H Pucara light strike aircraft made its maiden flight on 24 November.
The aircraft selected (tail number AX-561) in June received a...
Singapore Pursues Expansion of Military Training Space in Australia
Defence training agreements and co-operation between Singapore and Australia look set to be expanded under the Singapore-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) framework following the...
Indonesia Showcases N219 is a New Light Transport Aircraft
Indonesia showcases N219 is a new light transport aircraft designed by Indonesian Aerospace for multi-purpose missions in remote areas.
Pioneer N219 aircraft with a capacity of...
US confirms $1.2B Global Hawk Sale to Japan
The US Department of State has approved a potential sale of three Northrop Grumman RQ-4 Global Hawk unmanned surveillance systems to Japan.
The Defense Security...
Airbus Defence and Space demonstrates the capabilities of the C295W in Latin America
An Airbus C295W aircraft belonging to the Mexican Navy (SEMAR) began a tour today that will allow it to demonstrate its capabilities in various...
Four killed after UH-60 aircraft crashes on northeast Fort Hood range
A Fort Hood helicopter on a routine training mission crashed Monday afternoon, killing four crew members, Fort Hood officials said early Tuesday.
The cause of...
Russian jet Su-24 shot down by Turkish forces
Russian jet Su-24 has crashed on the Turkish-Syrian border, the Russian Defense Ministry said.
"Su-24 of the Russian aviation group has crashed in the Syrian Arab Republic...
U.S. Army AH-64 attack helicopter crashed in South Korea, 2 killed
A U.S. Apache helicopter crashed in central South Korea on Monday, killing its pilot and another crew member, police and military officials said.
The attack...
US Air Force Might Buy 72 New F-15 or F-16 Fighter Jets
The F-35 Joint Strike Fighter might not be produced in sufficient numbers to maintain the U.S. Air Force’s current operational capabilities due to budgetary...
Jordan receives 3 Blackhawks from USA
Jordan has received three Blackhawk helicopters from the US out of eight allocated for the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army (JAF), Government Spokesperson Mohammad Momani...
Iranian F-14 Tomcat Escorting Russian Tu-95 Missile Carrier
Iranian F-14 Tomcat escorting  Russian Tu-95 missile carrier.
The Russian Tu-95 Missile Carrier bombers against ISIS ground targets in Syria