Aviation news
Rostec will accelerate the creation of new helicopters thanks to the digitalization of production
The M. L. Mil and N. I. Kamov National Helicopter Center (part of the Russian Helicopters holding company of the Rostec State Corporation) will accelerate the creation of new helicopters by introducing digital technologies into production.
The most heavily armed fighter on the planet has received a new name
The Americans called their "new" fighter Eagle II. The aircraft was previously known as the Boeing F-15EX. According to a number of analysts, the car can be considered the pinnacle of the development of fourth-generation fighters.
The MC-21-300 aircraft successfully completed the certification test program under natural icing conditions
PJSC Irkut Corporation (part of the United Aircraft Corporation of the State Corporation Rostec) has successfully completed certification tests of the MS-21-300 airliner under natural icing conditions.
The F-22 and F-35 wingman first released a wingman
The unobtrusive unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) XQ-58A Valkyrie ("Valkyrie") of the Research Laboratory of the US Air Force (Air Force), which is claimed as a potential slave of the fifth-generation F-22 Raptor and F-35 Lightning II fighters, for the first time released its ALTIUS-600 slave drone from the internal compartment, reports The Drive.
Korea Aerospace Industries intends to develop a military transport aircraft
On April 4, Korea Aerospace Industries Co. (KAI) announced its intention to develop transport and multi-purpose aircraft for the country's Armed Forces.
Malaysian Air Force begins evaluation of LCA "Tejas" light combat aircraft"
As expected, in the near future, a group of representatives of the Malaysian Air Force will arrive in India to evaluate the LCA "Tejas" light combat aircraft in the Mk.1A version.
MiG-31 escorted a Norwegian Air Force reconnaissance plane over the Barents Sea
The crew of the Russian fighter identified the object as a Falcon-20 radio-technical reconnaissance and electronic warfare aircraft
A Russian MiG-31 fighter jet escorted a Norwegian Air Force Falcon-20 radio reconnaissance and electronic warfare aircraft over the Barents Sea. This was reported on Wednesday in the National Center for Defense Management of the Russian Federation.
The British will install an aircraft EMU on nuclear submarines
The British Dreadnought-class nuclear submarines, which will replace the Vanguard submarines, will have an electric remote control system (EDSU), like aircraft. It automates the control of the course, pitching, depth of immersion and buoyancy of the ship and will allow operators to simply set the desired indicators, according to BAE Systems.
The Americans made an autonomous anti-drone drone with a grid
The American company Aurora showed a multicopter to fight other drones. The MIDAS device is paired with a ground-based portable radar and is able to shoot down small multicopters using a grid without operator intervention. The information is available on the company's website.
WSJ: in the United States, the aircraft used for observation flights over Russia are being disposed of
A representative of the US Air Force said that the presence of two OC-135B aircraft is no longer necessary
The US military decided to disassemble the aircraft for spare parts, which previously, according to the terms of the International Treaty on Open Skies (DON), were used by the United States to conduct observation flights over Russia. This was reported on Monday by The Wall Street Journal.
Ka-52 attack helicopters to be transferred to Abkhazia for exercises
The Ka-52 Alligator reconnaissance and attack helicopters will be deployed to Abkhazia for planned tactical exercises. According to the head of the press service of the Southern Military District, Colonel Vadim Astafyev, the Alligators will provide air support to the motorized rifle units of the Russian military base of the Southern Military District during the maneuvers.
The Israeli Air Force received a new reconnaissance aircraft " Oron"
On April 4, the Israeli Defense Ministry announced the arrival of the first Oron reconnaissance aircraft at the Nevatim air base.
Popular Science: "Hunter" will change the tactics of the use of aviation
Pilots piloting fighter jets will take over the function of controlling drones. Drones will be an important part of the wars of the future, and a significant role in this belongs to the Russian S-70 "Hunter". Popular Science military columnist Kelsey Atherton came to this conclusion.
In the US, they told about the preparation for the Third World War
Air Force (Air Force) The US accurately reproduces the large-scale air war of the great powers, simulating the threats and challenges they may face in combat. This was stated in an article for The National Interest by columnist Chris Osborn, who believes that this is how the country is preparing for the Third World War.
At least three US Air Force military transport planes have arrived in Ukraine in recent days
At least three US Air Force military transport planes have arrived in Ukraine over the past four days, according to Western air observers.
The government expects to increase the efficiency of the UAC and the entire aviation industry
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Borisov also allowed an increase in the production of aircraft
The government expects to increase the efficiency of the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) and the entire Russian aviation industry, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Borisov said after visiting the production site of the UAC LAZ named after P. A. Voronin in Lukhovitsy.
The first test of a hypersonic missile ended in failure in the United States
In the United States, the B-52 Stratofortress bomber failed to launch the ARRW hypersonic launch vehicle. The first flight tests of the new weapon took place on April 5 over the Point Mugu sea ridge off the coast of California.
"Krasukha" blinded over the Black Sea attack drones of the imaginary enemy
The electronic warfare units of the Russian military base in Abkhazia have neutralized the attack unmanned aerial vehicles of the imaginary enemy over the Black Sea. To eliminate the drones, the Krasukha and Zhitel electronic warfare systems were used.
The Indonesian Defense Ministry is considering the possibility of acquiring American aircraft
Indonesia is close to signing a contract for the supply of up to 20 UH-60 "Black Hawk" multi-purpose helicopters from the American Sikorsky, and is also considering the possibility of acquiring other American-made aircraft.
Rostec will produce three prototype engines for the Ka-226T by the end of the year
The VK-650V engine, created by the United Engine Corporation of Rostec for the Ka-226T helicopter, confirmed a number of characteristics laid down in the technical specification following the results of the first tests of the demonstrator.