Russian Helicopters
Russian Helicopters is a manufacturer producing a diverse range of helicopters for various purposes, serving both military and civilian applications.
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...
Serial Production Launched of Mi-28NM, Russia's Deadliest Attack Helicopter
Russian Helicopters has launched serial production of Mi-28NM, the company's CEO, Andrei Boginsky, said Tuesday. "Serial production has begun
Rostec Starts Assembly of First Russian Offshore Mi-171A3 Rotorcraft
Russian Helicopters has started assembling the first pre-production prototype of Mi-171A3 offshore helicopter. The helicopter is being built by Russian Helicopters and “National Helicopter Center” (NHC) - a joint venture between...
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Switzerland Protests F-35 Price Increase by U.S.
The Swiss government has officially initiated diplomatic negotiations with the United States after Washington indicated a potential price increase for the F-35A fighter jets, a move that could jeopardize the $6
Russia Builds Su-57 Shelters at Key Airbase after Ukrainian Drone Strike
Protective hangars are now under active construction at the Akhtubinsk airfield in Russia’s Astrakhan region, where Su-57 fighter jets are based, according to satellite imagery recently published online
Polish Air Force Commander Visits South Korea to Inspect FA-50PL, Test-Drive KF-21 Fighter
The Polish Air Force Commander Irenewsch Novak and his delegation visited South Korea this week to inspect the production site of the FA-50PL fighter jets and to test-fly the KF-21, South Korea’s next-generation multirole fighter
Thales, Kongsberg Form New Joint Venture for Secure Military Communications
Thales and Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace have signed an agreement to create a 50/50 joint venture focused on secure communications, combining encryption, tactical radio, and secure networking capabilities
Baykar’s Akinci Drone Fires AI-enabled Mini Cruise Missile
Large Jet-Powered Ekranoplan Spotted in China, Reviving Cold War-Era Technology
China Reveals Weapons to Destroy Power Grids
Milkor and Hanwha Systems Partner to Enhance UAV Surveillance Capabilities
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...
