Why is the defence market “exploding exponentially” for autonomous targeting capabilities?
Solutions that identify, engage and destroy targets with minimal or no human intervention are becoming critical on tomorrow’s battlefield.
UTair Helicopters Services grows its fleet
One of Russia's helicopter operators, UTair Helicopters Services has embarked on a new drive to expand its fleet and is planning to take delivery of more than 30 new-build helicopters by 2027. Most, if not all, of these aircraft will be new-generation Mi-8 derivatives such as the Mi-8AMT with an improved avionics suite and the Mi-171A2 with its radical facelift.
Currently its fleet comprise of about 320 helicopters, with the vast majority represented by various Mi-8 derivatives, including more than 110 Mi-8MTV/AMTs and a new-generation Mi-171A2 in addition to 170 Mi-8Ts.
Its main business in Russia is to provide transportation
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