New Mi-8MTV5-1 Gunships Join Russian Military in Tajikistan
The Russian Ministry of Defense announced today two Mi-8MTV5-1 combat helicopters entered service with the air group of 201st Russian military base in Tajikistan. “An airborne defense complex has already been installed on board the rotorcraft, and the cockpit is equipped with lighting equipment adapted for the use of night vision...
South Korea Certifies Russian Mi-17A2 Helicopter
South Korean Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport has issued a type certificate to Russian Helicopters Mi-17A2 rotorcraft, validating its airworthiness. The helicopter was earlier certified by aviation authorities in India and Columbia last November
Bell to Supply 12 Venom, Viper Helicopters to Czech Republic Worth $272
Bell Textron is awarded a $272,161,641 contract for the production and delivery of eight UH-1Y Venom and four AH-1Z Viper helicopters for the government of the Czech Republic. Work will be performed in Fort Worth, Texas (60%); and Amarillo, Texas (40%), and is expected to be completed in November 2023
Boeing Delivers First MH-47G Chinook Helicopter to US Special Ops Command
Boeing is delivering new technologies and performance improvements to U.S
LM Clinches $35M for MH-60R/S Network Enabled Weapons Software
Lockheed Martin has won a contract worth $35.32 million for development of preliminary software for Phase 2 Network Enabled Weapons (NEW) capabilities
Mil Moscow, Kamov Merge to Build Electric and Unmanned Helicopters
Russias Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant and Kamov have merged to form a joint venture- National Center for Helicopter Engineering (NCV)- to build new types of helicopters such as unmanned, high-speed and electrically powered ones. “Since April 2020, the National Center for Helicopter Engineering (NCV) began operating in Russia
Russian Helicopters Unveils Modernized Mi-171Sh at Army-2020
Russian Helicopters presented upgraded Mi-171Sh Storm military transport helicopter at the Army-2020 international military-technical forum. The helicopter, featuring enhanced protection and unique strike capabilities, was manufactured at the Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant
Russian Helicopters to develop Modern Shipborne Helicopter, 'Minoga'
Russian Helicopters today signed a contract with the Russian Ministry of Defense for the development of a modern shipborne helicopter. The agreement was inked during the ongoing Army-2020 International Military-Technical Forum
Russia to sign Su-30, MiG-29 Jets Contracts with India by Year End
India is likely to place an order for additional MiG-29 and Su-30 fighters by the end of this year. "We know that due to objective reasons, the Indian leadership has decided to accelerate the allocation of funds for the purchase of this aircraft
As U.S. Halts Military Aid, Ukraine on the Verge of Losing Kursk...
Mirage-2000 Jet Intercepts Russian Cruise Missile in First Kill in Ukraine
Russian Air Defense Radar in Crimea Destroyed in Unknown Fire
Hiroshima Bomber Enola Gay to lose "Gay" as Pentagon Purges Transgender Names
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