Aviation news
The heavy-duty Mi-26T2B helicopter will go into serial production
In Rostov-on-Don, serial production of a new version of the world's most lifting helicopter, the Mi-26T2B, will begin. Permits for the start of conveyor production will be issued by the end of 2021.
In Russia, they described the appearance of the attack helicopter of the future
According to Andrey Boginsky, CEO of the Russian Helicopters holding, the promising attack helicopter will be optionally manned.
Niger became the first foreign customer of the Turkish TCB Hurkus
Niger became the first foreign customer of the Hurkus training aircraft manufactured by Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI).
The US used a Soviet aircraft to transport helicopters
The Soviet-designed AN-124-100 Ruslan aircraft was used to transport helicopters to the United States. Maximus Air Cargo aircraft transported Mi-17 helicopters of the former Afghan Air Force to the Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Arizona. This is reported by The Drive.
US plans to produce about 500 new tactical nuclear bombs - experts
The United States plans to produce at least 480 new B61-12 nuclear bombs to equip its B-2 Spirit strategic stealth bombers and the B-21 Raider being developed, as well as American and other NATO fighter-bombers in Europe, according to the Federation of American Scientists.
The British Navy has launched an operation to lift a fifth-generation fighter that fell into the Mediterranean Sea
The British military has launched an urgent operation to lift the fifth-generation F-35B Lightning II fighter jet that fell into the Mediterranean Sea in order to prevent its top-secret technologies from falling into the hands of Russia, the Daily Mirror newspaper reported on Thursday.
In Poland, the "killers" of the Russian S-400 will be prepared for a strike on Belarus
Poland can buy Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile (AARGM) missiles from the United States, which are considered "killers" of the enemy's missile defense systems, in particular, the Russian S-400 Triumph complexes. This is reported by the Polish edition of Defence24.
The United States accused Iran of striking an American military base in Syria - media
The strike using drones (UAVs) in October of this year on an American military base in southern Syria was Iran's response to Israeli airstrikes in Syria, The New York Times reported, citing numerous sources from among U.S. and Israeli officials.
American secret drone shown on video
A new drone of an unknown model was shown in the USA. The device was demonstrated in a new video of the American Air Force (Air Force). The publication The Drive suggested that the recording demonstrates a secret drone RQ-180, which is being developed in the United States.
In the United States, models of Russian tanks were noticed
Eyewitnesses noticed models of the Russian T-72 tank and the S-300 anti-aircraft missile system in the United States. The equipment can be used to simulate the actions of a potential enemy during exercises, reports Rossiyskaya Gazeta.
Five new ways to destroy US Navy aircraft carriers have been named
The United States analyzed new threats to aircraft carriers. According to experts, they may question the expediency of using this type of weapon, which the United States is proud of.
According to 19FortyFive, underwater drones pose a serious danger to American aircraft carriers. Unlike conventional submarines, they can wait a long time for an aircraft carrier to approach and launch an attack when it is detected. At the same time, underwater drones, unlike the crews of submarines, do not worry about their possible death.
The Black Sea Fleet repelled the attack of low-flying drones during the exercises
Training to repel the attack of unmanned aerial vehicles of a conditional enemy took place in the Black Sea Fleet, the press service of the fleet reports.
South Korea has agreed to reduce Indonesia's cost share in the KF-X fighter development project
The Republic of Korea has agreed to reduce Indonesia's share payment in a joint project to develop a new generation fighter KF-X (presented in the Republic of Korea as the KF-21 Borame).
Lockheed Martin has started flight testing of the first BTA C-130J-30 Hercules aircraft for the German Air Force
Lockheed Martin has begun flight tests of the first (out of six ordered for the German Air Force) military transport aircraft C-130J "Hercules".
Taiwan has tamed the "Vipers"
The Republic of China is mastering the latest modification of the F-16 fighter jets. On November 18, the President of Taiwan Tsai Ing Wen attended a ceremony at which the full combat readiness of the first squadron equipped with F-16V Viper aircraft was announced.
Russia has received applications for the supply of "Orions" with "Whirlwind" missiles
Russia has received five foreign applications for Orion-E attack unmanned aerial vehicles armed with Whirlwind-M missiles.
Turkish flying machine gun went to Africa
The SONGAR flying machine gun/grenade launcher/mortar will serve in Africa. November 18, portal defenceturk.net He reported that the Turkish company Asisguard announced the completion of the delivery of drones to one of the African countries.
A real "Devastator": the foreign debut of the Mi-28NE was successful
The debut of the export version of the Mi-28N attack helicopter at the Dubai Airshow-2021 weapons exhibition was a success. Foreign military experts spoke with delight about the car and noted the high combat potential of the "Night Hunter".
The emergency landing of the Mi-17 helicopter was shown on video
The Mi-17 transport helicopter of the Indian Air Force made an emergency landing in one of the mountainous areas. Video footage taken during this incident appeared on the network.
Apparently, the pilots picked up a not too good place to land their rotorcraft, so when it touched the ground, it fell to the right, damaging the propeller blades at the same time.
Two Tu-95MS flew over the Bering, Chukchi and Okhotsk Seas
"Two Tu-95MS long-range strategic missile carriers performed a planned flight in the airspace over the neutral waters of the Bering, Chukchi and Okhotsk Seas," the Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday.
