Russian Helicopters
Russian Helicopters is a manufacturer producing a diverse range of helicopters for various purposes, serving both military and civilian applications.
Russian Helicopters to Supply Iran with 12 Mi-171 Helicopters
Russian Helicopters has signed documents today for supply of 21 civilian helicopters Mi-171 for the Iranian Red Crescent Society, the company said. The signing of the contract marks the first international...
Russia’s First Ultra-light Helicopter Mi-34M1 Completes Maiden Flight
Russias first ultra-light helicopter, the Mi-34M1, has taken to the skies for the first time, manufacturer Russian Helicopters announced Tuesday.
Ansat Helicopter Completes First Flight with Russian VK-650V Engine
Russias Ansat light multipurpose helicopter, powered for the first time by the domestically developed VK-650V turboshaft engine, has completed its maiden flight at the Kazan Helicopter Plant. The six-minute test on...
Russia Develops Lightweight Single-Engine Mi-34M1 Helicopter
Russia has developed its first single-engine helicopter, the Mi-34M1, equipped with the VK-650V engine. During Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov's recent visit to Kazan, the country highlighted advancements in civil aviation...
UK to Provide Lightweight Multirole Missiles to Ukraine
The UK announced the supply of 650 Lightweight Multirole Missiles (LMM) in a £162 million package to Ukraine. The air defence package announced by Defence Secretary John Healey MP today at...
Russian Helicopters Commences Assembling Production Models of Mi-171AZ Helicopter
Russian Helicopters (RusHeli) has commenced assembling the first production models of the Mi-171AZ helicopter, Russias dedicated chopper to operate from deep sea oil and gas platforms. RusHeli plant at Ulan Ode...
Russian Helicopters Acknowledge FPV Drone Threat, Announces Upgrades
Russian Helicopters, the country's primary manufacturer of military rotorcraft, has admitted that some of its helicopters have been brought down by first-person view (FPV) drones. In a rare acknowledgment of vulnerability,...
First Appearance of KA-52 Helicopter with AESA Radar, Other Upgrades at Army
Russias formidable Ka-52 helicopter now sporting an all-new Active Electronic Scanning Array (AESA) radar besides upgrades to its weapons and avionics was publicly shown for the first time at last...
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Serbia Modernizes MiG-29SM Fighters with Russian & Chinese Weapons, French IFF System
Serbia has upgraded its MiG-29SM fighter jets with Russian, Chinese weapons and a French (Thales) identification friend or for (IFF) system vastly improving the tactical performance of its Soviet origin fighter jet
Ukraine to Receive Gripen-E Fighter Jets in 2029, Its First All-New Western Aircraft
Agreement was signed to procure 16 Swedish JAS 39 Gripen E multirole Fighters equipped with the latest AESA radar and advanced electronic warfare system
KNDS Suspends Initial Public Offering Due to “European Defense Market Volatility”
In light of current market volatility for the European Defense sector, industry major KNDS N
Israeli MoD, Rafael Upgrade “Iron Dome” Air Defense System Based on Iran War Experience
The Israeli Ministry Defense (MoD)together with Rafael company, completed tests of a number of upgrades of the "Iron Dome" to cope with existing and future threats, including rockets, cruise missiles, and UAVs, besides upgrades to the rates and ranges of fire
Russia’s Kalashnikov Signs Contract to Supply 'Karakut' Reconnaissanc Drones to Indian Firm
Kalashnikov Concern of Russia signed a contract to supply a batch of Karakut multifunctional unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to an Indian customer at the India Homeland Security Expo 2026 last week
U.K. Army, Navy Test Low-cost Attack Drone Developed by BAE Systems Subsidiary...
Post Russian Missile Strike on Kyiv: Ukraine Rushes to Buy $1 Billion...
Greek Lobbying Group Wants Washington to Cancel GE Engine Deal with Turkey
French Air Force Completes Mid-Life Upgrade of Mirage 2000D Fighter Jets
One Month Since U.S., Israeli War Against Iran: Who Is Gaining?
One month after the United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iran on February 28 the conflict has expanded...
Modern Tank Showdown: T-90MS, Leopard 2A7, M1E3 Abrams Compared
Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) have shown their mettle in recent conflicts such as in Ukraine despite being increasingly vulnerable to...
European Nations Prioritizing Europe-made IRIS-T & SAMP-T over American Patriot Air Defense Systems?
European nations looking to procure new air defense systems appear to be giving the much-vaunted American Patriot a miss in...
Russian T-90MS Crew Discuss Future Upgrades
Defense Mirror spoke with the crew members of the Russian T-90MS main battle tank, produced by UralVagonZavod
China's Mass-produced J-35A Aircraft Set to Disrupt Global Stealth Fighter Market
China is aiming to disrupt the global stealth fighter market by mass-producing its fifth-generation J-35A at a pace comparable to...
The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and Missiles
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles