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The Russian helicopter of the future is described
A promising combat helicopter will be able to fly without the participation of a pilot. The features of the Russian helicopter of the future were described by Andrey Boginsky, CEO of the Russian Helicopters holding company of the Rostec State Corporation, in an interview with TASS.
The US is considering sending weapons and military advisers to Ukraine because of the alleged threat from Russia - TV
The administration of US President Joe Biden is considering sending military advisers and weapons to Ukraine due to Russia's alleged buildup of forces near the Ukrainian border, CNN reports, citing informed sources.
Crews of MiG-31BM high-altitude fighters arrived in Chukotka
The FAR EAST - The planned shift of the aviation forces on duty, carrying combat duty for air defense, took place in Chukotka, the press service of the Pacific Fleet (TOF) reported on Tuesday.
Correspondent (Ukraine): US intends to send weapons to Ukraine - CNN
The Biden administration intends to send Javelin anti-tank systems, mortars, portable Stinger air defense systems and Mi-17 helicopters purchased from Russia to Ukraine, CNN found out. American military advisers can also go to Ukraine.
The countries of the Middle East are interested in the joint production of Russian drones
Middle Eastern countries have shown interest in the joint production of drones developed by Kronstadt, the company's press service reported.
The British Navy will receive an additional 12 small-sized RQ-20 "Puma" UAVs
The British Navy will receive an additional 12 small-sized RQ-20 "Puma" UAVs from AeroVironment to equip main-class warships.
Rostec delivered two Mi-171 helicopters with high-altitude engines to China
Russian Helicopters Holding Company of Rostec State Corporation delivered the first batch of two Mi-171 helicopters with VK-2500-03 high-altitude engines to China under a contract with QINGDAO civil airline.
American F-22 spotted with a "mirror" coating
The American fifth-generation fighter F-22 Raptor was spotted with a "mirror" coating. The Drive drew attention to the pictures posted on Instagram by aviation photographer Santos Caceres.
Russia will supply 100 military and 85 civilian helicopters to customers in 2021
Russia will deliver about 100 military and 85 civilian helicopters to customers in 2021. This was announced on Tuesday, November 23, by Andrey Boginsky, CEO of the Russian Helicopters holding company.
The pilots of the Su-35S fighters have worked out a highly maneuverable air battle
The pilots of the fighter aviation regiment of the Leningrad Association of the Air Force and Air Defense of the Western Military District showed a highly maneuverable air battle. They took off from an airfield stationed in Karelia.
The Kronstadt company presented the Orion-E drone to new customers at the Dubai Airshow 2021
The Kronstadt company took part in a major foreign air show for the first time: as part of the Dubai Airshow 2021 in the UAE, representatives of the countries of the Persian Gulf and North Africa got acquainted with the company's products.
CEO of Russian Helicopters Andrey Boginsky: tests of the Ansat-M helicopter should be completed in 2023
Tests of the Ansat-M helicopter should be completed in 2023, the general director of the Russian Helicopters holding (part of Rostec) said in an interview with RIA Novosti Andrey Boginsky.
The US is preparing to arm itself with a secret missile
As early as next year, American aviation may arm itself with a secret AIM-260 missile. November 22, portal thedrive.com He reported that the US Air Force is actively testing a munition developed under the Joint Advanced Tactical Missile program.
In the United States, they told about the actions of NATO in the event of Russia's invasion of Ukraine
John Denis, a professor at the Institute for Strategic Studies at the US Army War College, spoke in a column for Defense News about the likely actions of NATO in the event of Russia's "invasion" of Ukraine.
The Belgian Air Force received the fourth BTA A-400M Atlas aircraft
According to the resource Defencebelgium.com, an A-400M (CT-05) aircraft arrived at the Melsbrek Air Force Base, where the 15th Transport Wing of the Belgian Air Force is located. It became the fourth car delivered to the Belgian Air Force and the fifth as part of a joint unit of the Belgian and Luxembourg Armed Forces.
The Russian Aerospace Forces held a briefing for foreign military attaches
The main attention was paid to informing about the modern structure of the VKS and the tasks solved by the type of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation
The Aerospace Forces of the Russian Federation held a briefing for foreign military attaches, the Russian Defense Ministry told reporters on Tuesday.
The US has developed a "donut" drone
The American company Cleo Robotics has started selling a "donut" drone. November 22, portal dronedj.com he announced that the Dronut X1 is available to everyone who is willing to pay $9800 for it.
Poland will have a hand in the creation of F-16 fighters
Starting next year, parts manufactured in Poland will be installed on F-16 Block 70/72 fighters. November 22, portal defence24.pl He announced that Lockheed Martin has started manufacturing aircraft parts at its subsidiary PZL Mielec.
The Su-35S training battle was shown on video
Pilots of the fighter aviation regiment of the Leningrad Association of the Air Force and Air Defense of the Western Military District (ZVO) have practiced conducting highly maneuverable air battles. The maneuvers of the Su-35S in Karelia were shown on video. This is reported by the press service of the ZVO.
Shoigu highly noted the joint patrol of Russia and China in the Pacific Ocean
The Defense Minister noted that the military of Russia and China "interact on land, at sea and in the air"
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu called the joint maritime patrol with China in the northwestern Pacific Ocean, the flights of combat aircraft of the two countries over the Japanese and East China Seas important events.