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Schweizer 300C helicopter taking off from airport helipad next to hangar
Jul 14, 2022 - 10:09 AM
New production Schweizer 300C piston engine training helicopters are being sold to militaries in Senegal and El Salvador.
Typhoon ECRS Mk2
Jul 13, 2022 - 10:00 AM
The UK-led ECRS Mk2 radar undergoes development for the Typhoon on a separate track from that of the German-Spanish ECRS.Mk 1.
Mi-24 attack helicopter
Jul 12, 2022 - 12:00 PM
Ukraine's aviation industry was faltering before the war with Russia and is now almost completely destroyed.
BAE Systems Tempest
Jul 12, 2022 - 10:01 AM
The UK is forging ties with Sweden, Italy and, increasingly, Japan as development of the Tempest and Future Combat Air System progresses.
Royal International Air Tattoo in the UK.
Jul 12, 2022 - 8:59 AM
Preceding the famous trade show, a major defense conference and corporate hospitality at RIAT provide alternative marketing opportunities.
Jul 12, 2022 - 8:42 AM
The conglomerate’s CEO lays claim as one of the world’s top 100 defense companies
Aeralis Dart Jet
Jul 11, 2022 - 12:00 PM
Aeralis has seen considerable progress in the development of its modular aircraft concept through a series of high-level agreements.
Digital rendering of Safran Helicopter Engines and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) helicopter
Jul 10, 2022 - 10:19 AM
Safran and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited have created a new joint venture in India to develop, produce, sell, and support helicopter engines.
Polish Ministry of Defense AW149 in flight over mountainous region
Jul 1, 2022 - 9:49 AM
Polish Ministry of Defense will operate new AW149 helicopters in a variety or roles.
Saab GlobalEye
Jun 30, 2022 - 5:24 AM
The two Global 6000-based multi-sensor surveillance platforms will replace the Swedish air force’s two Saab S 100D airborne early warning aircraft.