DefenceTalkArmy researchers, scientists and engineers are moving forward to develop aviation technology solutions to support future Soldiers. “Aviation is key to our ability to accomplish a wide range of missions in complex environments, as well as being a cornerstone of Army lethality,” said Maj. Gen. John F. Wharton, U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-army-seeks-to-boost-aircraft-performance-survivability-63368/

DefenceTalkThe State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Greece for CH-47D Chinook helicopters and associated equipment, parts and logistical support for an estimated cost of $150 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today. The Government of Greece has requested […]https://www.defencetalk.com/greece-to-buy-ch-47d-chinook-helicopters-61141/

DefenceTalkFrance: The airborne capabilities of Thailand’s navy and air force will be significantly enhanced with the acquisition of two mission-ready Airbus Helicopters rotorcraft types: the light-utility EC645 T2 and the 11-ton-class EC725. The Royal Thai Navy signed for five EC645 T2s to be deployed on transport duties and other missions, with deliveries scheduled to begin […]https://www.defencetalk.com/thailand-to-acquire-five-ec645-t2-and-two-ec725-helicopters-60826/

DefenceTalkA tender for procuring 56 naval helicopters from abroad at an estimated cost of Rs 9,000 crore was on Tuesday scrapped by the Defence Ministry which decided to get them manufactured in India by local players with foreign collaboration. This is the third helicopter tender in the recent months to have been scrapped by the […]https://www.defencetalk.com/tender-for-56-indian-naval-choppers-scrapped-60777/

DefenceTalkMD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) was recently awarded a firm fixed price contract to manufacture and deliver twelve (12) MD 530F aircraft for the Afghan Air Force. This is an Option award to the Department of the Army Non–Standard Rotary Wing (NSRW) Aircraft Contract for provision of Primary Training Aircraft (PTA). The exercise of this Option […]https://www.defencetalk.com/md-helicopters-to-deliver-12-md-530f-helicopters-to-the-afghan-air-force-60673/

DefenceTalkSikorsky Aircraft today unveiled the first of two S-97 Raider helicopter prototypes, signaling the start of activities in the program’s test flight phase and a major step toward demonstrating the new – and first – armed reconnaissance rotorcraft featuring X2 Technology designed for military missions. “Today, Sikorsky unveiled the next generation of military rotorcraft, with […]https://www.defencetalk.com/sikorsky-unveils-s-97-raider-helicopter-60651/

DefenceTalkRussian Helicopters has delivered the first consignment of four upgraded Mi-8AMTSh transport helicopters to Russia’s Defence Ministry. The helicopters were built at Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant (UUAP), a Russian Helicopters company, as part of the state defence order, and have successfully completed the flight to their new duty stations. A long-term state contract for upgraded Mi-8AMTSh […]https://www.defencetalk.com/first-consignment-of-upgraded-mi-8amtsh-delivered-to-russia-60461/

DefenceTalkRaytheon Company and MD Helicopters, Inc. successfully fired four TALON laser guided rockets from the MD 530G armed aerial scout (AAS) helicopter during a series of tests at Yuma Proving Ground, Ariz. “This test further demonstrates the maturity of the TALON Laser Guided Rocket weapon system as a complement to MD’s AAS platform,” said Darryl […]https://www.defencetalk.com/md-530g-helicopter-fires-laser-guided-rockets-60315/

DefenceTalkThe State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Iraq for aviation sustainment support, on-the-job maintenance training and maintenance advice and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $500 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale […]https://www.defencetalk.com/iraq-requests-helicopter-sustainment-support-60283/

DefenceTalkExactly one year ago, the first of the UK’s fleet of next-generation, anti-submarine maritime patrol Merlin helicopters was being delivered to the Royal Navy. The delivery of the five helicopters to the Navy’s Fleet Air Arm, upgraded as part of a £750M Lockheed Martin contract, marked a significant milestone. But that was just the beginning. […]https://www.defencetalk.com/merlin-demonstrates-its-mettle-in-royal-navy-exercise-deep-blue-60151/