Aviation news
The strike aircraft of the Ukrainian Air Force, under the cover of fighters, worked out strikes on ground targets
Strike and fighter aircraft of the Air Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) on Tuesday evening worked out air strikes against the enemy at the ranges "Wide Lan" and "Kiev-Alexandrovsky", the press service of the command of the Air Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported.
F-35 will get smart bombs
The United States has begun testing a smart bomb on the fifth-generation fighter-bomber F-35 Lightning II. The aircraft will receive a guided precision bomb GBU-53/B StormBreaker. This is reported by Defense Blog with reference to Raytheon.
The US wanted to transfer Afghan helicopters to Ukraine
The United States is considering the possibility of transferring Afghan helicopters to Ukraine. The administration of President Joe Biden wanted to transfer the Mi-17 to the Ukrainian military. This is reported by Defense Blog with reference to CNN.
Russian Su-27SM3 and Su-30M2 fighters have worked out strikes on ships in the Black Sea
The crews of Su-27SM3 and Su-30M2 fighters from the mixed aviation unit of the Southern Military District (SE) performed training flights over the Black Sea and practiced bombing attacks on the ships of a conditional enemy, said the head of the information support department of the Black Sea Fleet, Captain 2nd rank Alexei Rulev.
PT Dirgantara Indonesia handed over the sixth Bell-412epi helicopter to Indonesia
The Indonesian state-owned company PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) handed over the sixth (out of nine ordered) Bell-412epi helicopter to the Army Aviation Command of the Indonesian Ground Forces.
Russian Helicopters handed over the first batch of Ansat helicopters for air ambulance
On November 23, the Russian Helicopters Holding Company of Rostec State Corporation handed over four Ansat helicopters to PSB Aviation in the interests of the National Air Ambulance Service. This is the first batch under the current contract for 37 cars of this model.
The Australian Air Force received another batch of F-35A Lightning-2 fighters
The Australian Ministry of Defense announced the arrival at the Williamtown Air Base after a flight from the US Air Force Base Eglin (Florida) of the next batch of three F-35A Lightning-2 fighters.
In Russia, they described the destruction of three F-35s with "one shot" at once
Aerial refueling of fifth-generation F-35 Lightning II fighters with conventional tankers like the KC-10 Extender and KC-135 Stratotanker deprives the first advantages of using stealth technology. The method of destruction by means of air defense (air defense) of several inconspicuous aircraft at once is described by RIA Novosti.
The Kronstadt company has opened a new workshop for the production of composites
A new production site for the manufacture of polymer composite materials has been opened on the territory of the N.P.Fedorov Dubna Machine-Building Plant (DMZ), part of the Kronstadt Company.
Italy announced a possible merger of European sixth-generation fighter programs
The commander of the Italian Air Force predicted the merger of the FCAS (Future Combat Air System) and Tempest programs aimed at developing sixth-generation fighters.
Production of the heaviest Mi-26T2B helicopter will begin in Russia
In Russia, the production of modifications of the heaviest helicopter will begin. A permit for serial production of the Mi-26T2B will be issued by the end of 2021. Andrey Boginsky, General Director of the Russian Helicopters holding of Rostec State Corporation, said this in an interview with TASS.
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.
