UK Royal Navy reviewing specifications for struggling Crowsnest AEW system
The UK Royal Navy is reviewing its required capabilities for the Crowsnest airborne early warning and control system, after experiencing early shortcomings with the technology.
KAI in contract to develop MUM-T for Light Armed Helicopter
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has entered an agreement for the development of manned-unmanned teaming (MUM-T) for the Light Armed Helicopter (LAH).
UK-donated Sea Kings for Ukraine sourced from HeliOperations
A trio of UK-donated Westland Sea King helicopters destined for Ukraine have been sourced from Portland-based HeliOperations, with the potential for additional assets to be transferred in future.
Seoul clears production of Light Armed Helicopter
A South Korean defence committee has approved a mass production plan for the Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) Light Armed Helicopter (LAH), and earmarked funds for additional attack helicopters to be acquired overseas.
Which types departed our World Air Forces fleet listing?
We highlight some of the most notable national fleet retirements recorded in the 12 months since we published our last World Air Forces directory at the end of 2021.
How year of conflict affected World Air Forces inventory
Our annual World Air Forces directory – published in association with Embraer – details the military aircraft fleets of 162 nations, and analyses the main events of the last 12 months.
Why Elettronica is thriving as Italy’s electronic warfare expert
In a field dominated by industry giants, Italy’s Elettronica stands out. Not only is it very good at what it does – thanks largely to a pinpoint focus on everything related to electronic warfare (EW) – but it remains a family-run business.
Why new NH Industries chief is upbeat, despite Swedish setback
Barely a month after his installation as the helicopter manufacturer’s president, Axel Aloccio was dealing with fall-out from Stockholm’s plan to abandon the NH90. But he argues that now is not the time for customers to pull out of the programme, with promised availability improvements just around the corner.
Boeing delivers final advanced Chinook to Netherlands
The delivery of the 20th airframe marks the completion of the Royal Netherlands Air Force’s fleet upgrade to the CH-47F model of the twin-rotor heavy-lift helicopter.
Bahraini AH-1Z makes show debut, as deliveries gather pace
One of Bahrain’s newly delivered Bell AH-1Z attack helicopters broke cover on the opening day of the Bahrain International Airshow, with the “Zulu” appearing in the static display.