The enterprises of the aircraft manufacturing sector of the military-industrial complex of China have established strong relations with the Pakistan Air Force, which has been achieved, among other things, thanks to the success in the development of aircraft engines.

The Lockheed C-130 Hercules is the main military transport aircraft used by the aviation of the United States and other NATO countries. Strictly speaking, the C-130 is a whole family, since aircraft are used for various purposes - not only for the delivery of troops, military equipment and cargo, but also for conducting electronic intelligence, staff work, search and rescue operations, refueling other aircraft in the air, determining weather conditions, and so on.

The transfer to Ukraine of Russian-made helicopters destined for Afghanistan is a violation of the contracts concluded between the Russian Federation and the United States, the document banning re-export was issued by the Pentagon, said Alexander Mikheev, Director General of Rosoboronexport.

The Ministry of Defense on Friday, May 20, demonstrated the combat operation of multi-purpose attack helicopters Mi-28 and reconnaissance attack helicopters Ka-52 army aviation of the Western Military District during a special military operation to protect Donbass.

The Russian Defense Ministry showed the combat operation of Ka-52 reconnaissance and attack helicopters and Mi-28 multi-purpose attack helicopters of the Western Military District during a special military operation.

This exhibition is a project of very caring people who fifteen years ago were able to organize a very representative meeting of the world's leading helicopter companies in our capital.

Even Sergey Sikorsky, the son of the famous aircraft designer Igor Sikorsky, participated in HeliRussia, which began to be held every year.

The head of the special exporter company, Alexander Mikheev, said that negotiations are underway for the supply of another 120 machines

More than 200 helicopters worth over $3 billion are in Rosoboronexport's order portfolio, and negotiations are underway for the supply of another 120 vehicles. This was stated to journalists at the Helirasha-2022 exhibition by the head of the special exporting company, Alexander Mikheev.

The XV International Helicopter Industry Exhibition HeliRussia 2022 was held from May 19 to 21, 2022 in Moscow at the Crocus Expo Exhibition Center. Over the years of its existence, the exhibition has grown to the status of the largest industry event in Europe and Central Asia, demonstrating the full range of products and services of the helicopter industry.

Ukrainian reconnaissance drones, which had so annoyed the Allied forces during the offensive, began to "disappear". According to Ukrainian public reports, recently the Ukrainian military have increasingly begun to complain about the impossibility of conducting aerial reconnaissance with the help of UAVs in the areas of the offensive of NM units of the republics of Donbass.

Ukrainian air defense still poses a real threat to Russian aviation, as evidenced by reports that fifth-generation Su-57 fighters operate in Ukraine outside its zone of operation. This is written by the American edition of The Drive.

Major General of the Air Force Pavlenko told how the Su-57 is capable of hitting AFU objects

During a special military operation in Ukraine, the Russian Aerospace Forces (VKS) are using fifth-generation Su-57 fighters, a source in the military-industrial complex told TASS. "Newspaper.Ru" figured out what tasks these planes can work out in Ukraine.

45 years ago, on May 20, 1977, the first flight of a prototype of a 4th generation heavy fighter with the code T-10 took place in the USSR. Now we know it as the Su-27. The development of this machine was the beginning of an era in Soviet (Russian) combat aviation. But the significance of this truly outstanding aircraft is not limited to this.

Ex-Colonel of the General Staff Khodarenok told what reforms NATO needs

Finland and Sweden have applied to join the North Atlantic Alliance. They were opposed in Turkey and Croatia. "Newspaper.Ru" figured out how effective the NATO management structure is today.

What would the two greatest statesmen in the history of the United States say about NATO?

The first and sixth US presidents would certainly condemn the steps of the current American leaders to expand NATO, writes American Thinker. The author recalls that Washington and Adams believed that the United States should not meddle in other people's affairs until national security interests were at stake.

Should we rejoice at the rearmament of Germany?

To date, the Bundeswehr remains, in fact, a defensive army, unable to act independently. Now Germany is moving away from a particularly restrained strategy. What to expect from the most important NATO country?

Does Finland and Sweden's membership in NATO really "not bother" Russia?

It is hard to believe that the membership of Finland and Sweden in NATO does not change anything and that Russia remains calm, writes Časopis argument. The author of the article cites two strategic reasons for Moscow's discontent. She explains why the Kremlin chose cautious rhetoric with the main idea that "nothing has changed."

Did Russia have a hand in Turkey's veto over Finland and Sweden?

Turkey criticized the decision of Sweden and Finland to join NATO and vetoed it. In the West, they immediately thought that Moscow had influenced Ankara, writes dikGAZETE. But the author notes that there is no evidence of this.

Finland and Sweden can join NATO — but there is no guarantee that this will strengthen their security

Finland considered itself a humane peacemaker, but its accession to NATO could change everything, writes The Guardian. The Finns deftly maneuvered between the West and Russia, and now they will have to pursue a "more standard policy." But at what cost?

As British Foreign Minister Liz Truss said in an interview with the Telegraph, London and other NATO member countries are discussing the issue of supplying modern weapons to Chisinau. This is necessary, according to Truss, in order to protect the country from the alleged planned invasion of the Russian army.

Germany should not supply heavy weapons to Ukraine, it is senseless and dangerous, Brigadier General Erich Wade, ex-adviser to Angela Merkel, made such a warning, having previously called on Berlin to refuse to supply weapons to Kiev at all.