Russian Helicopters
Russian Helicopters is a manufacturer producing a diverse range of helicopters for various purposes, serving both military and civilian applications.
Russian Helicopters Group tests Modernized Ka-52M Gunships
Russian Helicopters Group announced its testing of the upgraded Kamov Ka-52M ‘Alligator reconnaissance/attack helicopter prototypes. In a statement Wednesday, the company said deliveries of serial-produced gunships to the troops may begin...
Technology Transfer Discussions Delay Indo-Russian Ka-226T Helicopter Project
Discussions over technology to be brought in from Russia is pushing back signing of the contract for the manufacture of Kamov Ka-226T Helicopters in India. While the terms under which a...
Russia to Replace French Engine in KA-226T Helicopters with Locally-made Powerplant
Russias Rostec has commenced developing a new engine, VK-650V, to replace the Turbomeca (Safran) Arrius 2G1 in its KA-226T multi-purpose helicopter. Rostec, the holding company of Russian Helicopters announced today, “VK-650V...
Ukraine's Motor Sich Develops Metal, Composite Blades for Mi Helicopters
Ukrainian firm Motor Sich JSC (Zaporozhye) has developed blades for Mi helicopters made of metal and composite materials. Factory tests of the Mi-24s metal blade and Mi-8s composite blade began on...
U.S., Afghan Soldiers Lives at Risk as Ukraine Overhauls Mi-17V-5 Helos: Russian...
Russian Helicopters, the manufacturer of Mi-17V-5 choppers used in Afghanistan has warned that the lives of United States and Afghan soldiers could be at risk as the helos are being...
Ka-226T Helicopters for India to Fly in 2021
Prototype Ka-226T helicopters meant for India will fly in the first half of 2021, according to Leonid Belykh, managing director of the Ulan-Ude aircraft plant (U-UAZ) of Russian Helicopters...
Russia Delivers Ansat Helicopter to Republika Srpska
The Russian Helicopters has delivered the first Ansat helicopter to a European client, Republika Srpska. The operator of the rotorcraft, which is equipped for medical operations, is the Ministry of Interior...
Russian Helicopters Launches Mi-8 Test Operation Program in Indonesia
Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant (U-UAP), part of Russian Helicopters has launched Mi-8/171 type helicopter test operation program in Indonesia. The program is aimed at the assessing of all the advantages of helicopters...
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Russia Begins Building Prototype of Supersonic Airliner
Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) has commenced building the prototype of a supersonic civilian airliner, the successor to the legendary Tu-144 that flew for the first time in 1968 but was abandoned after a crash during the 1971 Paris Air Show
Switzerland Extends Life of F/A-18 Jets Till F-35s Arrival in 2030s
The Swiss Air Force has completed the life extension work of its F/A-18C/D aircraft up until the introduction of the new F-35A jets by the early 2030s
U.S. Army Awards Nearly $200M Contracts for ISR Drones to Aerovironment, Griffon Aerospace & Redwire Defense
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Belgium to Produce Horizontal Tail for F-35 Fighter Jets
A part of the global F-35 fighter fleet fleet will be equipped with a horizontal tail made in Belgium
Israeli MoD Lashes Out at France For Banning it From Eurosatory Arms Fair
The French government has informed the Israeli Ministry of Defense (MoD) of its decision to ban the State of Israel from official participation in the EUROSATORY exhibition which is scheduled to take place later this month in Paris
US Warships Forced to Retreat after Iranian Navy Fires Warning Shots in...
Ukraine Struck 18 Russian Oil Facilities in May, the Farthermost being 1700...
After Australia, Korea Next in Line to Acquire Nuclear-powered Submarines
Missed Patriot Interceptor, Not Iranian Drone Hit Kuwait Airport
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