MOSCOW, May 20. /TASS/. During a recent panel, Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu revealed how many military units will be formed in the Western Military District in response to NATO’s buildup near Russia’s borders.
“Twelve military units and subunits will be formed in the Western Military District by the end of the year,” Shoigu said, noting that tensions continue to mount in the area of responsibility of the Western Military District, which is also due to the possible admission of Finland and Sweden to NATO.
According to the defense chief, these countermeasures will be synchronized with the supply of modern weapons and military equipment to the troops. “This year, we intend to get more than 2,000 pieces of such equipment,” he added.
Shoigu noted that inspections based on the results of the winter training period showed a qualitative increase in the level of training of the district’s formations by 25% compared to the previous year.
According to the defense minister, the intensity of combat training tasks performed by the ships of the Baltic Fleet increased by 42%. More than 300 combat exercises with application of various kinds of weaponry were fulfilled. Since the beginning of the year, the aviation of the district has increased by 4%.
Russian defense industry unveils the helicopter playing pivotal role in Ukraine operation
The Ka-52 and Mi-28N military helicopters along with the Mi-171Sh export version of the Mi-8AMTSh rotorcraft are being successfully employed, Head of the Rosoboronexport Alexander Mikheyev informed
MOSCOW, May 20. /TASS/. Russia’s state-of-the-art Kamov Ka-52 ‘Alligator’ scout/attack helicopters are playing a key role in Moscow’s special operation in Ukraine, Head of the Rosoboronexport state arms seller Alexander Mikheyev said at the HeliRussia-2022 exhibition on Friday.
“We are keeping close tabs on the use of our combat hardware in the special military operation in Ukraine. The Ka-52 and Mi-28N military helicopters along with the Mi-171Sh export version of the Mi-8AMTSh rotorcraft are being successfully employed. The leading role in the army aviation task force is played by the Ka-52 combat reconnaissance/strike helicopters that are the leaders of the tactical groups of combat and combat transport helicopters,” the chief executive said.
Russia’s Ka-52 gunships have been achieving great efficiency thanks to their enhanced power-to-weight ratio, maneuverability, performance and operational properties, onboard radio-electronic equipment, powerful weapons, a defensive aids suite and strong armor protection, he elaborated.
The Ka-52 ‘Alligator’ reconnaissance/attack helicopter is designated to destroy tanks, armored and unarmored vehicles, manpower, rotorcraft and other enemy aircraft on the frontline and in the tactical depth under any weather conditions and at any time of the day or night.
The ‘Alligator’ is furnished with modern avionics and powerful armaments while its coaxial rotor system and enhanced longitudinal control enable it to effectively maneuver and perform complex aerobatic operations. The Ka-52 offers a high degree of protection for its crew, advanced automatic systems for easy piloting and is simple to service and maintain on the ground.
The Ka-52 is armed with missiles and rockets, including the Shturm-VU anti-tank systems outfitted with Ataka laser-aimed missiles and also Vikhr missiles. The gunship also carries air bombs and containers with cannon armament.