The pilot project is being implemented in Indonesia, where two Mi-8 helicopters are already involved in firefighting operations
Russian Helicopters Launches Mi-8 Test Operation Program in Indonesia
A batch of five Mi-8MTV-1 Helicopters Delivered to Customer
The Kazan Helicopter Plant of the Russian Helicopters holding (part of the Rostec State Corporation) handed over 5 Mi-8MTV-1 helicopters to the State Transport Leasing Company (GTLK). They will be used by several operators in different regions of the country, said the press service of Russian Helicopters Holding. Follow New Defence Order. Strategy on Google News. Two Mi-8MTV-1…
Vityaz-Aero Gets the First Mi-8AMT
Russian Helicopters Holding (part of Rostec State Corporation) announced today that its Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant has delivered the first Mi-8AMT to Vityaz-Aeroaviation company. Follow New Defence Order. Strategy on Google News. “Today, Mi-8AMT helicopters are in demand among Russian operators: they are distinguished by their reliability, versatility, unpretentiousness in maintenance and affordable compared to competitors. They have proven…
Mi-8 AMTSH “Terminator” Delivered to SMD
The Army aviation of Southern Military District in Krasnodar and Crimea have received with new Mi-8 AMTSH "Terminator" helicopters, Interfax reports the press service of the Southern Military District (SMD). Follow New Defence Order. Strategy on Google News. "Representatives of the district at the manufacturing plant completed the acceptance of two new rotorcraft, after which they were delivered to…
Meet Mi-8AMT the First Civilian Arctic Helicopter
Russian Helicopters Holding (part of Rostec State Corporation) announced today in a press release that it has started serial production of Arctic Mi-8AMT helicopters for civilian customers. Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant has produced the first helicopter and it is ready for transfer to operation. Follow New Defence Order. Strategy on Google News. The Arctic Mi-8AMT helicopter completed the…
MI-8MTV5-1 Helicopters for Russian Military in Kyrgyzstan
The Russian Ministry of Defence announced today that the Russian military base in Kyrgyzstan will receive two MI-8MTV5-1 helicopters. Follow New Defence Order. Strategy on Google News. According to a statement published today, the delivery should be completed by the end of June. The helicopters that the base will be receiving are two modernised MI-8MTV5-1 helicopters, equipped…
CSTO Countries as Suppliers of Military Equipment
Russia, as a country with a well-developed defense industry, is the main supplier of armaments, military and special equipment for the needs of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) member states. However, challenges and threats associated with the deteriorating situation in Afghanistan require a rapid increase of capabilities to secure the CSTO borders, and…
Russian Helicopters Overhaul Mi-17-1Vs of the Peruvian AF
Russian Helicopters Holding of the Rostec State Corporation has overhauled six Mi-17-1V military transport helicopters at the Peruvian Air Force SEMAN base in Lima in two years, said the press service of Rostec. Repair work was carried out by the Novosibirsk Aircraft Repair Plant (NARP) of the Russian Helicopters holding under the direct control of…
International Exercises of the Russian Armed Forces in 2020: An Overview
Military exercises are one of the most important elements of military readiness. They serve several key purposes, including practicing new ways of using troops, verifying command and control capabilities, trying out new ways of organizing and conducting combats, and testing the latest weaponry. International exercises broaden the range of objectives: they increase trust between participating…
Russia’s Military-Technical Cooperation – 2020
In 2020, due to the pandemic-related restrictions, for a number of foreign clients, the terms of delivery of military products and implementation of contracts for overhaul and maintenance of weapons and military and special equipment were put off and rescheduled. The impossibility to ensure duly transfer of basic payment documents from customers led to…
