Russia’s Ulan-Ude aircraft manufacturing plant is developing a variant of the Mi-8 that is suited for Arctic warfare.
[thumb]http://en.ria.ru/military_news/20131225/185920189/Russia-to-Modify-Mi-8-Helicopter-for-Arctic-Warfare.html[/thumb]
Brazil could be production base for future Gripens sold in South America, Africa
Now that Brazil has selected the Gripen, the Swedish government is working on a joint strategy with Saab to use Brazil as the primary production base for future Gripen-E sales to South America and Africa.
[thumb]http://www.defensenews.com/article/20131224/DEFREG01/312240006/Swedish-Government-Looks-Add-Value-Gripen-E-Sale-Talks[/thumb]
Russian Su-25s deployed to Kyrgyzstan
Russia has successfully deployed some Su-25 ground attack aircraft to Kant Air Base in Kyrgyzstan.
[thumb]http://voiceofrussia.com/news/2013_12_24/New-planes-arrive-at-Russian-air-base-in-Kyrgyzstan-2559/[/thumb]
RMAF S-61A-4 crashed
A Royal Malaysian Air Force S-61A-4 Nuri helicopter crashed on Dec. 22 in Pulau Perak, Kedah.
Continue reading “RMAF S-61A-4 crashed”
UCLASS expected to be as large as F-14
The U.S. Navy has decided that the UCLASS UAV will be as large as the F-14 with strike capability.
Continue reading “UCLASS expected to be as large as F-14”