Russia has released footage showing its Mi-28NM attack helicopter launching a suspected long-range cruise missile during operations linked to the war in Ukraine. The weapon could be the S8000 Banderol or Dan-T, two relatively inexpensive Russian developments designed to expand standoff strike capabilities. Their potential use across helicopters, drones and combat aircraft highlights Russia’s effort to diversify its long-range weapons inventory.
Helicopters
Boeing Companyhas secures a new contract to build four additional MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters for the U.S. Air Force.
The US Army has begun planning for an overhaul programme aimed at keeping its Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk fleet operational well beyond 2050.
Germany has approved the purchase of 20 additional Airbus Helicopters H145M in a deal worth nearly 1 billion euros ($1.2 billion), furthering its commitment to military modernization.
The United States Air Force (USAF) operates the largest and most technologically advanced air fleet globally, with 5,004 active aircraft in 2025.
Heli Everest helicopter identified as 9N-AKG faced an emergency landing following a bird strike during its flight from Lukla to Kathmandu.
Leasing services company LCI Aviation has ordered up to six H175 super-medium helicopters from Airbus, valued at over $125m. The deal follows confirmation of a resurgence in super-medium and heavy helicopter activity earlier this month from consultancy Air & Sea Analytics.