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Russian Helicopters Acknowledge FPV Drone Threat, Announces Upgrades

August 19, 2024 @ 05:00 AM

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, the company revealed that it is working on solutions to combat this new type of threat
No Orders for Armata-T-14 Tanks from Russian MoD

August 18, 2024 @ 08:50 AM

Despite a dire need for tanks in the war against Ukraine, the Russian MoD has not placed orders for its showpiece tank, the T-14 or Armata. At the Army-2024 Forum, tank manufacturer UralVagonZavod (UVZ) expressed readiness to start production of the T-14s once the Russian government places an order
Some 10,000 Israeli Soldiers Wounded from Current Fighting in Gaza

August 17, 2024 @ 11:19 AM

A total of 10,060 Israeli soldiers have been wounded from the on-going “Iron Swords” campaign in Gaza. Every month over 1,000 new wounded are taken in from the ongoing fighting, the
New Stealth Missile for Russia’s Su-57 Fighter Shown For the First Time...

August 16, 2024 @ 02:06 PM

A new cruise missile for the Russian Su-57 has been shown for the first time in images leaked on social media. Developed by missile maker, Tactical Missiles Armament Concern the stealth tactical missile is called “monochrome” and designated as S-71M
Two French Air Force Rafale Jets Collide, Pilot of One Ejects, 2...

August 15, 2024 @ 11:39 AM

Two Rafale jets belonging to the French Air Force Collided in mid-air over Meurthe-et-Moselle while on a training missing yesterday. While the pilot of one ejected before the collision, the pilot and instructor who where in the second aircraft are reported missing, the Air Force said
Russian UAC to Create New Commercial Cargo Aircraft, Il-76TD-90A

August 15, 2024 @ 08:04 AM

The United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) subsidiary Il has obtained a type certificate from Russian aviation regulator, Rosaviatsiya for modification to the Il-76 cargo plane to develop a new aircraft with the designation Il-76TD-90A. The new Il-76TD-90A will feature improved flight performance, modern avionics and a reduced minimum crew complement of three people
Russia Developing Vertical Take-off-Landing Fighter Jet Based on Yak Aircraft Platform

August 14, 2024 @ 05:51 AM

Russia has commenced concept studies on an all-new vertical-takeoff-and-landing (VTOL) fighter jet based on a Yak platform on which earlier Soviet/Russian VTOL attempts were made. A source within the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) confirmed the development to defensemirror
Russia’s Sukhoi Displays S-76 Large VTOL Cargo Drone at Army 2024

August 13, 2024 @ 09:40 AM

The United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) is demonstrating for the first time a full-scale model of a fundamentally new unmanned transport system for off-airfield deployment with a vertical takeoff and landing aircraft S-76. The unmanned S-76 has already passed the first stage of flight experiments to test vertical takeoff, hovering and landing modes
Kalashnikov Debuts GP-46 Under Barrel Grenade Launcher

August 12, 2024 @ 07:22 PM

Kalashnikov has unveiled GP-46 40x46 mm under-barrel grenade launcher designed to enhance the effectiveness of armed forces on the battlefield. The GP-46 is engineered to neutralize enemy forces in various scenarios, including ground troops, trenches, ditches, and unarmored vehicles
Russia’s Loyal Wingman, GROM in Near Production Guise Spotted at Army 2024

August 12, 2024 @ 11:44 AM

The “GROM” Loyal Wingman, a center-piece of Russias sixth generation fighter jet development, is displayed in near-production guise at the Army 2024 arms fair currently on at the Patriot Park near Moscow. Unlike displays at previous editions of the Army arms fair, the “GROM” shown this time has a coat of paint similar to operational fighter jets such as the Su-35, a landing gear and an engine

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