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Digital Battlespace
US takes off gloves in global cyber wars: top officials
21st September 2018
The US is taking off the gloves in the growing, shadowy cyber war waged with China, Russia and other rivals, a top White House official …
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Land Warfare
MSPO 2018: Lacroix tempts Polish customers with new cooperation
6th September 2018
Lacroix defence is cementing its footprint in Poland as it formally announced its partnership with local company Nylonbor at MSPO 2018. The two company have …
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Defence Helicopter
AUSA 2018: Need for speed dominates S-97 Raider tests
4th October 2018
Sikorsky’s future generation light attack S-97 Raider aircraft is set to push beyond speeds of 220kts, a benchmark which represents uncharted territory on the programme’s …
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Defence Helicopter
MH-139 upsets the pack to claim UH-1N Huey replacement win
24th September 2018
The Boeing-Leonardo MH-139 has beaten off industry competition from Sikorsky and the Sierra Nevada Corporation to claim a $2.4 billion US Air Force UH-1N Huey …
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Defence Helicopter
US Air Force nears picking Huey helicopter replacement
19th September 2018
The US Air Force (USAF) is on track to choose a prime contractor for its UH-1N Huey helicopter replacement programme by the end of September, …
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Naval Warfare
New naval vessel concepts appear in Taiwan
2nd October 2018
New designs appeared at the Kaohsiung International Maritime and Defense Expo from 27-30 September, including a multipurpose frigate cooperatively designed by the National Chung-Shan Institute …
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Defence Notes
Pompeo, Mattis hold talks with Indian counterparts
6th September 2018
US President Donald Trump's top two envoys met with their Indian counterparts in Delhi on 6 September to deepen a fast-growing partnership but also to …
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Defence Notes
MDM 2018: Bell highlights its MUX design
27th September 2018
Bell utilised this week’s Modern Day Marine to highlight its offering for the emerging Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Unmanned Aerial Systems Expeditionary (MUX) programme. …
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Land Warfare
MSPO 2018: MBDA eyes missile potential in Poland
6th September 2018
MBDA is looking to make progress on various programmes in Poland as it sets about opening a new office in the nation’s capital this year. …
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Defence Notes
Washington toys with ways to steer India, Turkey away from S-400
12th September 2018
Trump administration officials are looking for incentives to steer allies and partners away from buying Russia's S-400 Triumf long-range, surface-to-air missile system and toward US …
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Defence Helicopter
Russia to get SOF/medevac-equipped Mi-8s
30th August 2018
The Russian MoD is interested in the procurement of an upgraded Mi-8 derivative dubbed the Mi-8AMTSh-VN for supporting operations of the country’s growing SOF community, …
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Defence Helicopter
AAF receives first MD 530F Cayuse Warriors
13th September 2018
MD Helicopters (MDHI) has delivered the first five MD 530F Cayuse Warrior helicopters to the Afghan Air Force (AAF) in Kandahar, Afghanistan, the company announced …
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Defence Notes
Russia deploys most advanced air defences at army drills
13th September 2018
Russia showcased its most sophisticated air defence system on 12 September, using it to repel a mock attack from the sky as part of what …
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Defence Helicopter
Mi-26TV2 kicks-off flight testing
28th August 2018
The Mi-26T2V, a heavy helicopter for the Russian Army Aviation branch, was unveiled to the public for the first time at the Army 2018 defence …
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Defence Notes
ADAS 2018: Rafael solutions for ground and air
27th September 2018
While air defence is critical for any nation, the Philippines currently has no ground-based missile system. However, at ADAS, Rafael is highlighting its Air Defence …
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Military helicopters - attack
Mi-28UB - Russia
Programme BackgroundThe Russian MoD plans to acquire up to 60 Mi-28UB aircraft for the Russian Air Force by mid-2020s. Moscow signed a contract with Russian Helicopters ...
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Military helicopters - attack
Mi-28UB - Forecast [Russia]
Programme Background The Russian MoD plans to acquire up to 60 Mi-28UB aircraft for the Russian Air Force by mid-2020s. Moscow signed a contract with Russian ...
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Military helicopters - maritime
Ka-52K Katran [Russia]
Programme Background The Ka-52K Katran is a navalised version of the Ka-52 Alligator reconnaissance and attack helicopter. The history of the Ka-52K is aligned with ...
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Military helicopters - multirole
UH-60A [Portugal]
Programme Background At the end of February 2025, the Portuguese Minister of National Defence said that as part of the Portuguese Army's Support, Protection & ...
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Military helicopters - light/training
AW119Kx [Bosnia and Herzegovina]
Programme Background In May 2025, the U.S. State Department approved an FMS to Bosnia and Herzegovina for approximately $100 million including 8 AW119Kx helicopters and a ...
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Military helicopters - transport/heavy lift
Mi-26T2 Halo [Russia]
Programme Background The original Mi-26 was initially revealed to the West at the Paris airshow in June 1981. In terms of carrying capacity (weight and ...
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Military helicopters - multirole
UH-1Y Venom (Czechia)
Programme Background Czech Armed Forces intended to use the UH-1Y Venom helicopters in various missions including utility, search and rescue, aerial reconnaissance, air-to-ground support and ...
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Military helicopters - multirole
CH-47D Replacement [Thailand]
Programme Background The RTA divested its six Boeing CH-47D Chinooks after failing to sell the 25-year-old aircraft on the second-hand market. Thailand found Chinook maintenance ...
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Military helicopters - attack
Ka-52 Alligator [Egypt]
Methodology PGO As this programme has been contracted with deliveries completed, the PGO is 100%. Units required A total of 46 Ka-52 Alligator were required ...
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Military helicopters - attack
T129 (Nigeria)
Programme Background Requirement The Nigerian Air Force has an ongoing requirement for attack helicopters in order to assist the country's ongoing counter-insurgency operations. Nigeria already ...
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Military helicopters - multirole
Ka-226T- Air Force [India]
Programme Background India had operated a diverse and antiquated fleet of helicopters to support its high-altitude operations along contested borders with China and Pakistan. Reducing ...
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Military helicopters - transport/heavy lift
Mi-26T2 [Jordan]
Methodology PGO As this programme is complete, the PGO is 100%. Units required A total of four Mi-26T2 units were required through this programme. Unit cost ...
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Military helicopters - maritime
Naval Utility Helicopters [India]
Programme Background The programme would have involved the formation of a joint venture between Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and another local or foreign manufacturer. In June ...
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Military helicopters - multirole
Ka-226T - Army [India]
Programme Background India had operated a diverse and antiquated fleet of helicopters to support its high-altitude operations along contested borders with China and Pakistan. Reducing ...
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Military helicopters - transport/heavy lift
Heavy-lift Helicopter STH [Germany]
Background Requirement The German government issued a tender in March 2019 for the procurement of heavy-lift helicopters under the Schwerer Transporthubschrauber (STH) program, 60 units are ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Military helicopters - transport/heavy lift
Mi-38
Russian Helicopters' Mi-38 medium-lift helicopter is designed to compete with the Leonardo AW101 and Sikorsky S-92 in both the civil and military markets. The first ...
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Military helicopters - attack
Mi-28UB
Russian Helicopters unveiled the Mi-28UB rotorcraft at the International Aviation and Space Salon (MAKS 2013) exhibition. As the combat training modification of the Mi-28NE Night ...
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Military UAS - tactical
BAS-750
The BAS-750, or БАС-750, is a rotary-wing UAS unveiled at Army 2022 by Russian Helicopters. Described as a multifunctional UAV, it can host various payloads to complete several mission ...
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Air-to-air missiles
9M39 Igla-V
The 9M39 Igla-V (‘needle’) is a Russian IR homing SAM adapted for helicopter use. It is an air-launched version of the Igla MANPADS, which the ...
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Military helicopters - attack
Mi-28N/Mi-28NM
The Mi-28N is a Russian attack helicopter manufactured by Russian Helicopters for use by the Russian Armed Forces. The helicopter is twin-engined with tandem seating ...
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Air: Helmet-mounted displays
NSTsI-V
Developed by KRET, the NSTsI-V is a helmet-mounted targeting and display system for pilots. The system projects an image onto the transparent screen in front of ...
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Military helicopters - multirole
Ansat
The Ansat is a light, multipurpose, twin-engine helicopter designed and built by Kazan Helicopters. The helicopter is able to carry up to six fully equipped troops, ...
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Helicopter guns
YAK-B
The YAK-B is a four-barrel 12.7x108mm Gatling gun. The system is remotely controlled, using a gas-operated mechanism, and offers a high rate of fire. It ...
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Military helicopters - multirole
Mi-171Sh
The Mi-8AMTSh (domestic)/Mi-171Sh (export) is a civil and military transport helicopter that was developed from the Mi-8MT/Mi-17 by the Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant. The type is built ...
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Air: Electronic Attack - Jamming
Rychag-AVM
KRET’s Rychag-AVM radio frequency jammer is designed to perform electronic attack against hostile communications and radar systems. The Rychag-AVM ensemble is mounted onboard dedicated Mil ...
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Land: RWS
Nanuk Russian
Rheinmetall Canada's Nanuk RWS family includes this variant for non-NATO weapons, which combines full stabilisation, long-range day/night all-weather sights and a versatile weapon cradle that ...
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Land: RWS
Qimek Russian
Rheinmetall's Qimek single-weapon RWS family includes a variant for non-NATO weapons, which combines full stabilisation, long-range day/night all-weather sights and a versatile weapon cradle for ...
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Air: surveillance and maritime patrol radar
Kopyo-A
The Kopyo-A is a Russian, multipurpose radar intended for deployment on helicopters. It is designed for coastal monitoring, search and detection of sea surface and ground ...
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Military helicopters - attack, Military helicopters - multirole
Mi-35M
The Mi-35M is a multirole combat helicopter used for ground attack, assault and cargo transport. It is the current production version of Rostvertol's Mi-24/35. Designed ...
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Helicopter guns
GSh-23L
The GSh-23 is a 23mm double-barrelled aircraft gun designed by KBP Instrument Design Bureau. The gun is designed to fire fragmentation mines, armour-piercing explosives and ...
