Russian Helicopters Delivers Two Mi-171 Rotorcraft to China
Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant, a subsidiary of Russian Helicopters, has delivered the first batch of two Mi-171 helicopters equipped with altitude engines VK-2500-03 to China under the contract with QINGDAO civil airline. "The increase in global use of helicopters is now one of the key trends
China, Saudi Arabia Show Interest in Russian KA-226T Helicopter
Russia's KA-226T light multi-purpose helicopter has buyer interest coming in from China and Saudi Arabia. Russia and India are working on project to manufacture the helicopter in India
Russian Helicopters to Deliver 2 Mi-171A2 to Bangladesh Police
Russian Helicopters Holding, a subsidiary of state-owned Rostec has agreed to supply two Mi-171A2 helicopters to Bangladesh. Delivery of rotorcraft to the customer is scheduled for the first quarter of 2023
Indian Mi-17 Helicopter Crash Lands, Pilots Safe
An Indian Air Force (IAF) Mi-17 helicopter crash landed in northeastern state of Arunachal Pradesh on Thursday morning. All five crew members including two pilots are safe, Indian media reported
Over 100 Takeoffs and Landings Made on Russian Navy’s Ivan Gren-class Ship...
Russian aircraft conducted more than 100 takeoffs and landings on the Navys Ivan Gren-class Landing Ship during recent exercises. The exercises were held by the Northern Fleet in the Barents Sea, Russian MoD-owned
Russian Ka-32A11M Fire-Fighting Helicopter Makes First Flight
Russias Rostec State Corporation announced that the modernized Ka-32A11M fire-fighting helicopter took off for the first time. During 2022-2023, the helicopter, equipped with new engines, electronic equipment and a fire extinguishing system, will have to undergo preliminary and certification tests, after which it will be available for Russian and foreign customers
India Lifts Ban on AgustaWestland in Helicopter Bribery Case: Reports
The Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) is lifting a ban on Italian firm AgustaWestland and its parent company Leonardo, imposed in 2014 over allegations of kickbacks in the VVIP chopper scam. The names of the two Italian companies were missing from a new notification dated 12 November issued by the MoD with a list of firms debarred/put on hold/suspended from doing business with it
Turkey’s Gendarmerie General Command Receives T129 ATAK Helicopter
Turkeys Gendarmerie General Command received a domestically-developed
Russia’s Mi-28NE Gunship to Make International Debut at Dubai Airshow
Russian Helicopters said it is showcasing Mi-28NE attack helicopter at the Dubai Airshow 2021 for the first time. The Mi-28NE is the modification of the "Night Hunter
Upgraded Russian KA-226T 'Climber,' Helicopter to Debut at Dubai Air Show...
Upgraded Russian KA-226T Helicopter dubbed 'Climber,' due to its ability to fly consistently at higher altitudes will be displayed for the first time internationally at the Dubai Air show starting next week. The Ka-226T 'Climber' differs from previous models of the Ka-226 family by a new airframe and fuselage design with significantly increased aerodynamic characteristics
Russia Overhauls Peruvian Air Force’s Mi-17-1V Helicopters
Russian Helicopters Holding said it has overhauled six Mi-17-1V military transport helicopters operated by the Peruvian Air Force, in SEMAN base located in Lima. The repair work was carried out over the last two years by Novosibirsk Aircraft Repair Plant (NARZ), a subsidiary of Russian Helicopters
DARPA-backed Startup Speeds Up Production for Radar, Electronic Warfare Amplifiers
Poland to Deploy 96 'Tarantula' Robots in New Unmanned Troop Units
U.K. Orders 1,500 Sig Sauer MCX Rifles for Royal Marines
Indonesia Eyeing Italy's Retired "Garibaldi" Aircraft Carrier, Harrier Jets
Russian Su-57 and Chinese J-20 as Alternatives to the American F-35 Stealth Fighter
As the Russian Su-57 stealth fighter jet enters serial production, the debate over how it stacks up against the American...
NATO’s Intensified Exercises a Prep to Attack Russia?
Recent NATO exercises such as the BALTOPS-24, Steadfast Defender 2024 and its first-ever Basic Fighter Maneuvers exercise have been its...
Precision in the Skies: The Evolution of Loitering Munitions
Loitering munitions - drones that hover over a target and blow up near it - have become the weapon of...
Is the Patriot Air Defense System Outdated?
After Israel revealed its decision to decommission its U