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Airbus converts the Airbus Helicopters H145 into an unmanned platform for operations in high-intensity environments

Julia Alexandrova — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:34:05 +0000

Airbus Helicopters has officially unveiled the U145 unmanned helicopter, developed on the basis of the widely used civilian and military Airbus Helicopters H145. A full-scale mock-up of the new platform was presented ahead of the ILA 2026 international aerospace exhibition in Berlin, scheduled to begin on June 10, 2026. The use of the proven airframe […]

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Interview with Bell Textron: Investing in the future in Ukraine

Yuri Svitlyk — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:46:24 +0000

We conducted an exclusive interview with Phil Fickes, Director of Bell Textron Ukraine, to discuss prospects for cooperation with Ukraine, potential production localization, the training of Ukrainian specialists, and the future of partnership between Bell Textron and Ukraine’s aviation industry. The American company Bell Textron has taken a step that would have seemed unlikely just […]

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T625 Gökbey: Everything about Turkey’s New Helicopter

Andrij Kharuk — Tue, 19 May 2026 09:34:16 +0000

On April 30, 2026, Turkish Aerospace Industries (also known as TUSAŞ / TAI) announced the delivery of the first T625 Gökbey to the Army Aviation Command of the Turkish Land Forces. The development of this aircraft represents another example of the rapid progress of Turkey’s aerospace industry. Experience and standardization The origins of the T625 Gökbey […]

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Boeing AI System Enables First Fully Autonomous Landing of the Chinook Helicopter

Julia Alexandrova — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:13:46 +0000

The U.S. Army’s CH-47F Chinook helicopter has taken a significant step toward full autonomy by completing its first automated approach and landing without any pilot intervention. The demonstration was conducted using Boeing’s specialized Approach-to-X (A2X) software, validating the heavy-lift helicopter’s ability to perform precise and repeatable maneuvers under real-world conditions. The flight represents an important […]

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US Upgrades Bell Helicopters: AH-1Z with Precision Red Wolf Missiles Could Strengthen Ukraine

Svitlana Anisimova — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:50:22 +0000

The United States Marine Corps has begun integrating the precision-guided Red Wolf missile into the armament of Bell AH-1Z Viper helicopters, taking into account lessons learned from combat operations in Ukraine. These aircraft are being considered as potential candidates for transfer to the Ukrainian side as part of a possible industrial partnership between Bell Textron […]

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Secret Weapon Against Missiles: U.S. HH-60W Helicopters to Receive Laser-Based Self-Defense Systems

Julia Alexandrova — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:58:08 +0000

The United States Air Force has initiated a market research effort aimed at equipping HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopters with advanced missile defense systems. This step is intended to improve survivability during personnel recovery missions in high-risk combat environments. The primary focus is on integrating an upgraded infrared countermeasure system (AIRCM) capable of mitigating threats from […]

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FPV Drone vs. “Alligator”: Ukrainian Unmanned Forces Destroy Russian Kamov Ka-52

Svitlana Anisimova — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:13:44 +0000

Ukrainian Unmanned Systems Forces reported a successful engagement against an “Alligator.” According to the SBS Facebook page, operators destroyed a Russian Kamov Ka-52 “Alligator” using a fiber-optic FPV drone. The final moments of the helicopter were captured on video, which was shared by the Commander of the Ukrainian Unmanned Systems Forces, Robert “Madyar” Brodie. As […]

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SPINE Program in Action: Bell Completes Upgrade of First H-1 Family Helicopters

Svitlana Anisimova — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:25:22 +0000

Bell has announced the completion of upgrades on the first two H-1 family helicopters under the U.S. Marine Corps’ SPINE program (Structural and Power Improvements for NextGen Effects), which focuses on enhancing the airframe and powerplant to support NextGen capabilities. The upgraded aircraft, an AH-1Z and a UH-1Y, have already left the assembly center in […]

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All About Proteus: Self-Contained Helicopter with Potential Implications for Future of Aviation

Yuri Svitlyk — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 17:31:00 +0000

In the United Kingdom, the first flight of the autonomous Proteus helicopter, capable of carrying over one ton, has been completed. This development marks a new phase in aviation, demonstrating that autonomous flight is becoming a practical reality. Proteus operates under artificial intelligence, reducing risks to crew members by removing the need for onboard human […]

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‘Tigers’ from Australia: Could the Australia’s fiasco Become an Opportunity for Ukraine

Andrij Kharuk — Sun, 14 Dec 2025 15:50:15 +0000

Australian media have reported a potential transfer of Eurocopter Tiger attack helicopters to Ukraine. What kind of aircraft are these, and how could they impact Ukraine’s aviation capabilities? Project History The development history of this European attack helicopter illustrates the challenges of joint military projects involving multiple countries with significantly different requirements. Additionally, the helicopter’s […]

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