DH - Defence Helicopter
Mi-26T2V completes its preliminary flight testing
Russian Helicopters has reported that it has completed the preliminary flight testing phase of the Mi-26T2V, a new-generation heavy helicopter for the Russian Army Aviation ...
DN - Defence Notes
Moscow beefing up its MiG-31 fleet
The Russian military has extended the scope of its MiG-31BM/BSM upgrade programme by placing a new contract for overhauled and deeply upgraded aircraft. The works, ...
DN - Defence Notes
From Yerevan to Yangon Su-30SM is in global demand
Armenia has emerged as the latest customer for the Russian-made Su-30SM heavyweight fighter. This was officially confirmed on 5 February by the Armenian MoD. A ...
RH - Rotorhub
TsAGI completes testing of the VRT500 rotor system
The Russian Central Aero-Hydrodynamics Institute (TsAGI) has reported the completion of the second stage of the full-scale aerodynamic testing of the VRT500 rotor system. The testing ...
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DH - Defence Helicopter
Klimov to develop new rotorcraft engine
12th June 2018
Russian engine-maker Klimov has revealed details on its new research and development programme undertaken within the frame of the so-called Advanced Helicopter Engine (AHE) initiative. ...
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RH - Rotorhub
GTLK's leasing fleet spreads across Russia
11th June 2018
Russian state-owned transportation leasing company GTLK has reported signing contracts with civil helicopter operators covering the leasing out of 20 newly-built, Russian-made helicopters. Inked on ...
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UV - Unmanned Vehicles
Russia banking on drone cash transport
8th June 2018
Sberbank, a large Russian Bank, is set to be the launch customer for Russian Helicopters’ new VRT300 VTOL UAV. The bank intends to use the ...
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NWI - Naval Warfare
Bulgarian shipyard unveils new vessel designs
6th June 2018
Two new projects were showcased by MTG Delfin for the first time at HEMUS 2018 defence exhibition held Plovdiv, Bulgaria. The first of these is ...
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DH - Defence Helicopter
Russian MoD to take Mi-38 in 2019
6th June 2018
The Russian MoD is set to take delivery of its first Mi-38T 15.6t transport helicopter built at Kazan Helicopters next year. According to Russian Helicopters ...
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LWI - Land Warfare
Soviet-era BMP-1 upgrade revealed
6th June 2018
A prototype of the upgraded Soviet-era BMP-1 IFV was displayed in public for the first time at HEMUS 2018 defence exhibition in Sofia, Bulgaria. Promoted ...
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RH - Rotorhub
Helimed expands rotary fleet for EMS missions across Russia
5th June 2018
Russian privately-owned EMS provider Helimed is set to continue its rapid expansion, adding five more Ansat helicopters and two Mi-171s by the year-end. A subsidiary ...
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LWI - Land Warfare
Eurosatory 2018: Bulgarian 8x8 competition to be launched soon
4th June 2018
With the Bulgarian government busily preparing to launch a competitive procurement for new armoured vehicles, aspiring manufacturers showcased their products at the recent HEMUS defence ...
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RH - Rotorhub
Uptick in annual deliveries for Russian Helicopters
1st June 2018
Russian Helicopters has seen a 13% increase in deliveries over the last two years. The holding company, which controls five large manufacturing plants, reported delivery ...
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RH - Rotorhub
VRT500 ready for the single-engine market
30th May 2018
Russian Helicopters' VRT500, an all-new light single-engine 1.6t helicopter set to be designed by VR-Technologies – a new fully-owned subsidiary of the holding company, is ...
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DH - Defence Helicopter
Nigeria takes its second pair of Hinds
11th May 2018
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has taken delivery of two more Russian Helicopters Mi-35 Hind newly-built, night-capable attack helicopters.The aircraft were airlifted to Makurda Air ...
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DH - Defence Helicopter
Ukraine boosting its security with Airbus fleet
26th March 2018
Ukraine has given the go-ahead for a large-scale purchase of Airbus Helicopters' aircraft to be used for internal security and civil protection duties. This has ...
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LWI - Land Warfare
Iraq receives first T-90 tanks from Russia
21st February 2018
The first batch of Russian-made T-90S/SK MBTs ordered by the Iraqi MoD have been delivered. Images posted on social media on 15 February showed the ...
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LWI - Land Warfare
Analysis: What happened to Russia’s new armoured vehicles?
16th February 2018
Almost three years after the high-profile public debut of Russia’s new armoured platforms – the Armata, the Kurganets-25 and Bumerang families – their large-scale procurement ...
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DH - Defence Helicopter
Russian MoD set to order 114 more Ka-52s
7th February 2018
The Russian MoD has announced plans for inking a large-scale contract covering delivery of 114 more Ka-52 Alligator attack helicopters. According to Yury Borisov, deputy ...
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LWI - Land Warfare
Ukraine tests upgraded S-125M SAM
2nd February 2018
Ukraine’s Luch state design bureau has successfully tested an extended-range S-125M Pechora (NATO designation SA-3 Goa) surface-to-air system, which utilises a modernised missile. According to ...
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NWI - Naval Warfare
Russian Navy MPA fleet set for upgrade
1st February 2018
The small Beriev Be-12 fleet of maritime patrol aircraft is set for an upgrade of its vintage 1970s mission suite according to the Russian Naval ...
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LWI - Land Warfare
Russia commissions two new assault rifles
1st February 2018
The Russian MoD has finally taken a decision to accept two new assault rifles into frontline service, manufactured by Kalashnikov and the Degtarev Plant company. ...
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LWI - Land Warfare
Bulgaria set to launch long-delayed armour upgrades
31st January 2018
The Bulgarian MoD has indicated it will acquire new wheeled IFVs as part of its modernisation agenda, in addition to upgrading existing Soviet-era armour. According ...
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NWI - Naval Warfare
Bulgarian patrol ship programme stalled
26th January 2018
The Bulgarian Navy tender for the procurement of two multi-functional patrol ships has stalled after the nominated winner MTG Delfin unilaterally decided to withdraw from ...
