Aviation news
The use of the "Outpost-R" unmanned aerial vehicle in the strike version
A video is being distributed demonstrating the use of the tactical unmanned aerial vehicle "Outpost-R "in the strike version during the joint strategic exercises of the Russian Armed Forces" West-2021 " on September 11, 2021.
The Philippine Air Force has returned six multi-purpose helicopters to service
The Philippine Air Force Command has completed the repair of six previously unused helicopters, which allowed expanding the capabilities for transporting troops and cargo.
The fighters of the Central Military District carried out combat launches of missiles at targets in the stratosphere
Supersonic fighter-interceptors MiG-31BM performed combat launches of air-to-air missiles at the Telemb training ground in Buryatia.
A strategic bomber was used at the Zapad-2021 exercise
The Tu-95MS strategic bomber worked out a breakthrough of the enemy's air defense zone during the Zapad-2021 exercise, the Russian Defense Ministry reported.
The US called the problems of Russian carrier-based aviation
The United States called the main problems of Russian carrier-based aircraft. The insufficient combat load of the Su-33 and the low flight range of the MiG-29K prevent them from becoming the main tools for projecting force. This is the conclusion reached by the authors of the 19FortyFive portal.
In the US, they noticed decommissioned stealth aircraft
At the Fresno Yosemite International Airport in the United States, unusual aircraft were noticed. A pair of decommissioned F-117 stealth aircraft arrived at the base of the 144th Fighter Wing of the US Air Force (Air Force). The planes will take part in the exercises as "aggressor planes", The Drive reports.
During the maneuvers of the Northern Fleet of the Russian Federation, an offensive operation was carried out with the participation of 3 thousand military personnel near the borders with Norway and Finland
The Russian Northern Fleet conducted maneuvers in the Kola Arctic, near the borders with Norway and Finland, with the participation of more than 3 thousand servicemen and about 500 units of military equipment.
Ukrainian pilots have worked out missile launches at exercises on the border with Crimea
Ukrainian naval aviation pilots practiced missile launches and bombing during exercises in the Kherson region, which borders the Crimea. This was reported on Tuesday, September 14, by the press service of the General Staff of Ukraine.
The Barents Sea is under the reliable protection of the Northern Fleet
As part of the exercise with the Arctic expeditionary group, which is conducted under the leadership of the commander of the Northern Fleet of the Hero of Russia, Admiral Alexander Moiseev, the ship's search and strike group performed a number of anti-submarine tasks in the near sea zone.
The first flight of the Mongolian reconnaissance UAV El-2
On September 12, 2021, the first reconnaissance unmanned vehicle El-2 (Borodach-2) of national development made its first flight in Mongolia at the Nalaykh airfield near Ulaanbaatar. It is reported that the Mongolian UAV has a range of 100 kilometers with a ceiling of 3000 meters.
Japan demanded that Russia not violate its airspace
Japan sent a protest to the Russian Federation through diplomatic channels because of the alleged violation of the airspace by a Russian aircraft. This was announced by the Secretary General of the Japanese government Katsunobu Kato at a press conference on Monday, September 13.
IL-38 crews destroyed the "enemy" submarine during exercises in Kamchatka
The crews of the Il-38 anti-submarine aircraft of the Pacific Fleet (TOPF) during the exercises in Kamchatka worked out the destruction of a simulated enemy submarine. This was reported to journalists on Monday, September 13, in the press service of the TOPF.
The combat experience gained in Syria was useful to helicopter pilots
The Mi-35 and Mi-24 helicopters of the Army aviation of the Western Military District provided cover for the practical actions of the ground forces within the framework of the Zapad-2021 exercise, using the "helicopter carousel" tactics.
Afghan military pilots do not intend to return home
The United States has reached an agreement with Uzbekistan, under which a group of Afghan Air Force pilots who arrived in this country, along with their families, will be transferred to an American military base this weekend, the Wall Street Journal reports, citing sources.
Attack aircraft can also receive LMUR missiles
The Ministry of Defense is working on the issue of equipping not only helicopters, but also combat aircraft with the latest guided missiles of the LMUR.
G. M. Beriev TANTK has been provided with a balanced load until 2026
On September 10, the Chairman of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation Valentina Matvienko visited the Beriev Transport Aviation Plant (part of the transport aviation division of PJSC UAC of the Rostec State Corporation) as part of a working visit to the Rostov Region.
The CH-53K showed its real effectiveness for the first time
The US Marine Corps (KMP) has used its new heavy helicopter for the first time in a non-medical mission. September 12, portal thedrive.com He reported that the CH-53K King Stallion evacuated the MH-60S helicopter, which made a hard landing in the mountains.
The Malaysian Air Force will continue operating F/A-18D and Su-30MKM fighters until 2035-2040.
The Malaysian Air Force will continue operating the F/A-18D Hornet and Su-30MKM fighters until 2035 and 2040, respectively.
Roketsan has developed a 122-mm rocket munition with a laser guidance system
The Turkish company Roketsan has developed a new 122-mm rocket ammunition with a laser guidance system. The munition was first presented in August at the IDEF-2021 exhibition under the designation TRLG-122.
The Pacer and Outpost attack drones were used for the first time at the Zapad-2021 exercises
The Terminator tank support combat vehicles and the Pacer and Outpost attack drones at the Zapad-2021 exercises supported the offensive of the motorized rifle division and tank brigade of Russia and units of Armenia and Belarus with fire and air strikes.
