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RNZAF Orders MH-60R and A321XLR
Helicopters

New Zealand Selects MH-60R and A321XLR in Major Fleet Recapitalization

The Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk is New Zealand's preferred option to replace its ageing SH-2G(I) Seasprite helicopters, while Airbus A321XLRs will replace the RNZAF's two Boeing 757s. A joint announcement by…

Kai Greet Kai Greet
August 22, 2025
Japan looking at Turkish drones
Drones

Japanese Defense Minister Visits Turkey as Tokyo Looks to Expand Drone Fleet

Japan’s defense minister Gen Nakatani visited Turkey to enhance defense ties and, while there, also visited the facilities of Turkish Aerospace Industries, Istanbul Naval Shipyard and Baykar. Japan and Turkey…

Parth Satam Parth Satam
August 21, 2025
China’s Compound Helicopter
China

China’s Compound Helicopter Emerges for the First Time

The images, reportedly captured in April, show a compound helicopter with coaxial main rotors and pusher propeller, which bears similarity to Sikorsky’s X2 Technology. Few days after photos emerged of…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
August 21, 2025
Black Hawk Modernization
Helicopters

Sikorsky Awarded Contract to Modernize Black Hawk with UAS and Launched Effects

The initial $43 million contract focuses on the airframe’s enhancement and inclusion of a digital backbone to allow for UAS integration. Sikorsky has announced on Aug. 20, 2025, the award…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
August 20, 2025
Pilot Ejects from F/A-18E Virginia
Aviation Safety

U.S. Navy Pilot Ejects from F/A-18E Super Hornet off Virginia Coast

The U.S. Navy has confirmed that a pilot from VFA-83 'Rampagers' was safely recovered from the sea after ejecting from an F/A-18E Super Hornet during a training flight. The Navy…

Kai Greet Kai Greet
August 20, 2025
PAC-3 MSE LTADMS Test
Weapons

Patriot PAC-3 MSE Demonstrates 360-Degree Engagement Capability with LTADMS Radar

The PAC-3 MSE has been coupled with the LTADMS radar to demonstrate a 360-degree engagement capability for the U.S. Army’s modernized IAMD architecture. The U.S. Army’s Patriot air defense system…

Parth Satam Parth Satam
August 20, 2025
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