Russian Helicopters
Russian Helicopters is a manufacturer producing a diverse range of helicopters for various purposes, serving both military and civilian applications.
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...
China in Advanced Talks with Russian Helicopters to Acquire KA-226T Choppers
China is in advanced talks with Russian helicopters to acquire an unspecified number of its KA-226T chopper. The KA-226T was upgraded a couple of years ago with enhanced high-altitude capability...
Russian Helicopters to Showcase Upgraded Ka-226T Helicopter at ARMY-2023
Russian Helicopters will showcase at the ARMY-2023 Forum an upgraded version of the Ka-226T multi-purpose helicopter built using lighter materials and which comes with increased range. In an official release, the...
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Polish F-16 Fires Missile at House While Aiming for Russian Drone
An AIM-120 AMRAAM air-to-air missile fired by a Polish F-16 fighter aircraft hit a residential building on September 10 while trying to targeta Russian drone over eastern Poland
Gulf States to Activate Joint Defense Mechanisms Following Israeli Bombing of Qatar
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has announced plans to activate joint defense mechanisms following an Israeli airstrike in Qatar’s capital Doha that allegedly targeted residential facilities housing members of Hamas’ political bureau delegation
Lockheed Martin to Upgrade ROKAF F-16 Simulators to F-16V Standard
Lockheed Martin has announced it will upgrade the Republic of Korea Air Force’s (ROKAF) F-16 flight simulators to match the latest F-16V “Viper” aircraft
UN Commission Recognizes Israeli Actions in Gaza as Genocide
A UN inquiry commission has found that Israel's actions in Gaza constitute genocide according to the definition of international law
RAF Typhoons to Help Defend Polish Air Space Following Russian Drone Incursion
AIM-120 AMRAAM Missile Achieves Longest Range in U.S.A.F. Test From F-22...
China's New Z-20T Assault Helicopter to Make First Flight at Helicopter Expo...
Qatar Abandons Gaza Mediation Over Israeli Bombing
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
Four-legged Robots Vs. Military Dogs
Four legged robots that resemble dogs are increasingly being seen in war zones and exercises for functions such as reconnaissance...
Lockheed Martin Faces Billions in F-35 Cuts Under U.S. Policy Shift
Americas policy of controlling F-35 usage, spares, and maintenance—combined with President Donald Trumps threats of trade wars with Europe, halted...
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...