Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) has announced plans to build approximately 1,500 military air platforms by 2034. CEO Mehmet Demiroğlu outlined this ambitious 10-year roadmap, which includes fighter jets, helicopters, and… Continue reading "Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) Plans to Produce 1,500 Military Aircraft by 2034"
Malaysia has launched a landmark 15-year helicopter leasing program with Leonardo and local partner Weststar, marking the largest government rotorcraft modernization in the country’s history. Under the agreement, up to… Continue reading "Malaysia’s 15-Year Helicopter Leasing Program with Leonardo"
On May 14, the US Army announced that the Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft would be officially designated the MV-75. Previously the vehicle was known by its Bell Textron name, the… Continue reading "US Army Officially Designates FLRAA as the MV-75 and Gives it New Special Forces Capabilities"
On May 7, the Army Chief of Staff General Randy George told Congress he wanted to move up the fielding of the Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) from 2030… Continue reading "US Army Cancels 6,000hp Blackhawk Upgrade to Speed up FLRAA"
France’s Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first two H225M multi-role tactical transport helicopters to the Iraqi Armed Forces in accordance with an agreement signed last year between the governments of… Continue reading "Iraq Receives First Two H225M Caracal Helicopters from Airbus"
The Royal Navy says its Merlin Mk2 Crowsnest Airborne and Control helicopters have reached full operational capability, with the milestone taking place before the start of the CSG25 deployment of… Continue reading "Royal Navy Merlin Mk2 Crowsnest Airborne Early Warning Helicopters Reach Full Operational Capability"
The Royal Moroccan Air Force has officially received its first batch of AH-64E Apache attack helicopters, significantly enhancing its military capabilities. On 3 March 2025, six AH-64E Apaches arrived at… Continue reading "Morocco Receives First AH-64E Apache Attack Helicopters"
Japan has awarded Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) a contract to produce 17 CH-47 Block II Chinooks heavy-lift helicopters to enhance the capabilities of the Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF). This acquisition… Continue reading "Japan Orders 17 Next-Generation Boeing CH-47 Chinook Helicopters"
Italy is advancing the modernization of its armed forces by procuring a batch of new AW249 attack helicopters from Leonardo, aiming to replace the aging A129 Mangusta fleet. The Italian… Continue reading "Italy Orders Leonardo AW249 Helicopters for Air Support and Reconnaissance"
On December 9, a Bell UH-1H Iroquois helicopter of the Turkish Land Forces crashed during routine training operations near Isparta Army Aviation School after coming into contact with another helicopter… Continue reading "A Turkish Army UH-1 Helicopter Crashed During Training Operations, Killing Six"