Ukraine claims numerous Russian aircraft destroyed in Crimea airbase explosions
Ukrainian military authorities say that some ten aircraft were destroyed in the recent explosions at a Russian-controlled airbase, but stopped short of claiming responsibility.
DynCorp receives $56m contract to maintain Saudi army aircraft
The Texas-based contractor will provide the Royal Saudi Land Forces’ Aviation Command with support and aircraft maintenance services.
MH-60Rs for Indian navy arrive in Kochi
India’s navy has taken delivery of two Sikorsky MH-60R naval multi-role helicopters in India, the first examples to arrive in the subcontinent.
Manila scraps deal for 16 Mi-17s: AP
Manila has scrapped a deal for 16 Russian-produced Mil Mi-17 utility helicopters, out of concern for US sanctions if the deal were allowed to go ahead.
Fixed-price defence contracts trim another $400m from Boeing results
Boeing’s Defense, Space & Security unit continues to battle programme headwinds, with its second-quarter revenues having declined to just below $6.2 billion, from approaching $6.9 billion during the same period a year earlier. Orders were worth $2 billion.
Leonardo Helicopters to develop new unmanned platform under UK’s Proteus project
Leonardo Helicopters will in 2025 begin flying a new 3t-class uncrewed rotorcraft for the UK Royal Navy (RN) under a £60 million ($71 million) contract revealed on 21 July.
Morocco picks H135 for air force training misison
Morocco has selected the Airbus Helicopters H135 for military primary training missions.
Sikorsky touts S-70M’s pedigree and UK industrial potential in NMH bid
Sikorsky is optimistic of the S-70M Black Hawk’s chances in the UK’s New Medium Helicopter requirement for 44 rotorcraft.
Leonardo readies Yeovil helicopter plant for AW149 production ahead of NMH contest
Leonardo Helicopters has begun setting up a production line at its Yeovil plant in the UK for the AW149 and could be in a position by year-end to begin building the super-medium-class platform at the site.
Lockheed Martin pitches X2 line for NATO’s next generation helicopter
Sikorsky’s parent company says its family of co-axial helicopters are ideally suited to meet the needs of six NATO members looking for a new medium lift solution.