Helicopter

The Somali government has received a shipment of Bell 412 helicopters, and some other weapons to boost its counter-insurgency fight ...

Denel, Aselsan to modernize Rooivalk helicopter

by Sarah Lesedi

July 28, 2023

Denel Aeronautics and Aselsan have recently entered into an agreement to collaborate on the avionics modernization of the Rooivalk attack ...

Bell Aircraft Helping Rocket EMS Save Lives in South Africa

by Military Africa

July 10, 2023

Having a fully equipped aircraft couldn’t be more critical than when it comes to Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) missions. ...

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Royal Air Force Benson - Puma 2 ZJ954 & XW231, General Images taken on 4th October 2013 - SAC James Goff.

The RAF has begun training on the Puma Mk2 helicopter following a £260M upgrade programme.
Pictures released today show crews from 33 and 230 Squadrons carrying out training flights of the upgraded aircraft from their base at RAF Benson in Oxford.

The multi million pound upgrade means that the helicopters benefit from new engines which give them 35 per cent more power and improved fuel efficiency to allow them to fly faster and twice as far as the Puma Mk1. They also have state of the art digitized glass cockpits and upgraded LCD instruments.

Benin receives Puma Helicopters from France to enhance Counter-Terrorism fight

by Ekene Lionel

July 7, 2023

The Benin Air Force has received three Puma helicopters from France as part of a donation to help the country's ...

U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Vipers and UH-1Y Venom with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 167 perform close-air support near Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, Michigan, Aug. 10, 2022. HMLA-167 trained with U.S. Army National Guard and U.S. Air National Guard units during joint exercise Northern Strike 22-2. HMLA-167 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Servante R. Coba)

Bell H-1 fleet reach 500,000-flight hour milestone

by Military Africa

July 7, 2023

The current H-1 fleet of AH-1Z Vipers and UH-1Y Venoms reached a major flight milestone by surpassing the 500,000-flight hour ...

Benin’s plans to buy Russian Mi-171 helicopters delayed by Ukraine war

by Ekene Lionel

July 5, 2023

Benin's plans to buy Russian Mi-171 transport helicopters have been set back by the war in Ukraine. State firm Russian ...

Pair of Kamov Ka-52 Alligator attack helicopte

Ka-52 Alligator helicopter excels in contested airspace

by Military Africa

June 28, 2023

Russia's Ka-52 Alligator helicopters have proven to be formidable assets in contested airspace, showcasing their capabilities and effectiveness in the ...

Airbus’ two-tonne H125M (formerly the AS550 C3e Fennec)

Benin’s Air Force Boosts Counterterrorism Efforts with New H125M Helicopters

by Ekene Lionel

June 24, 2023 - Updated On July 22, 2023

Benin, a West African country known for its rich cultural heritage and vibrant economy, has taken a significant step towards ...

“With this facility, serviceability in the Air Force will increase and thus increase on combat readiness

Uganda overhauls Mi-24 helicopter locally

by Patrick Kenyette

April 28, 2023

Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni recently commissioned the country's first locally overhauled Mi-24 combat helicopter on April 18, 2023. The ceremony ...

Mali Mil Mi-24D helicopter crash

by Ekene Lionel

April 28, 2023

On Saturday, April 22nd, 2023, a Malian Air Force (Armée de l'Air du Mali) Mi-24D helicopter (serial TZ-01H) crashed in ...

Zambian Air Force acquires Enstrom 480B helicopters

by Patrick Kenyette

April 22, 2023

The Zambia Air Force (ZAF) has recently made an important acquisition by ordering two turbine-powered Enstrom 480B helicopters. This announcement ...

RSF captures Mil Mi-24 attack helicopter

by Kazim Abdul

April 18, 2023

In a tragic turn of events, a Mil Mi-24 attack helicopter belonging to the Sudanese Air Forces was shot down ...

The basic range of the Mi-28NE is 450 kilometers, but fitted with external fuel tanks this may be extended to 1 100 kilometers. The gunship also features a low altitude collision avoidance system, state-of-the-art avionics and a sophisticated weapon control system.

Ugandan Air Force hails Mi-28N Havoc attack helicopter, graduates pilots and engineers

by Patrick Kenyette

March 25, 2023

The Ugandan Air Force has praised the performance of the Russian-made Mi-28N Havoc attack helicopter on the battlefield against the ...

Egypt air force AH-64E apache helicopter

Boeing to remanufacture AH-64E Apache helicopters for the Egypt

by Darek Liam

March 20, 2023

Boeing have been awarded a contract to remanufacture indefinite number of AH-64E Apache attack helicopters for the Egyptian Air Force. ...

The Super Lynx is the export version of the Lynx helicopter from AgustaWestland (formerly GKN Westland Helicopters).

Thales integrates Compact FLASH dipping sonar system to Algeria’s Super Lynx helicopter

by Darek Liam

March 14, 2023

Algerian Navy has modernized its fleet of Super Lynx Mk-140 anti-submarine helicopters with the Thales Compact Flash dipping sonar system. ...

Caverton Helicopters Limited in Cameroon signed a purchase agreement for the first oil and gas configured Bell 429 in West Africa.

Bell Textron enjoys helicopter export sales in Africa with versatile Bell 429

by Military Africa

March 9, 2023

Bell Textron enjoys a robust presence in the African market for helicopter exports with the versatile Bell 429. This aircraft ...

Nigeria md-530f cayuse warrior helicopter

Nigerian Army Aviation Corps orders Cayuse Warrior Scout Helicopters

by Ekene Lionel

March 9, 2023

Nigeria has selected the MD Helicopters (MDH) MD 530F Cayuse Warrior Plus (CWP) light attack helicopter, which was announced on ...

Bell completes AH-1Z attack helicopter programme for Bahrain

by Military Africa

February 23, 2023

Bell Textron Inc., has completed the AH-1Z program of record (POR) for the Kingdom of Bahrain. Bell delivered the final ...

Paramount, AAL Group partner to market Mi-type helicopter solutions, establishes supply chain centre

by Sarah Lesedi

February 23, 2023

Paramount Aerospace Systems, is now in a partnership with AAL Group Ltd to market Mi-type helicopter solutions production of Mi ...

Paramount, Bharat Forge to produce components for medium lift helicopters

by Sarah Lesedi

February 22, 2023

Paramount and India-based Engineering & Technology conglomerate, Bharat Forge Ltd have announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the development ...