In Rostov, the production of X-NUMX helicopters Mi-100HM for VKS began.

Russian Deputy Minister of Defense Alexei Krivoruchko told the Zvezda TV company that President Vladimir Putin had decided to supply a hundred helicopters to the troops up to 2027. Production of cars started in Rostov-on-Don. It is about the Mi-28HM, modernized "Night Hunters".

At the same time, the existing fleet of army aviation helicopters will be equipped with modern defense systems. He will also receive weapons with an increased range. It will be a new anti-tank guided missile "Chrysanthemum-M", which has a two-channel guidance system. It will increase the range of destruction of armored vehicles up to ten kilometers. The currently existing Ataka missile strikes a target at a distance of up to six kilometers. Such missiles are installed on the export versions of the "Night Hunter", which could be seen at the international forum "Army-2018".

The main difference between the Mi-28NM and the previous version, except for the over-sleeve all-round radar, is a duplicated system. It provides the opportunity, if the need arises, to control the helicopter for the pilot-operator. Another feature is that the car can interact with drones in flight and control them remotely. Nonetheless. experts point to the fact that earlier the RF Ministry of Defense did not want to acquire these combat vehicles.

Upgrades subjected engine and blades. This improved flight performance in high altitudes and hot climates. Increased cruising speed of the helicopter. Wider became his ability to perform aerobatics. As reported in March, Mi-28HM passed combat tests in Syria.