The United Arab Emirates is interested in purchasing Kamov Ka-226 and Ansat light helicopters from Russia, CEO of Russian Helicopters Andrei Boginsky said on 30 March. The Ka-226T light utility multirole helicopter with a coaxial rotor system has a maximum takeoff weight of 3 thousand 400 kg and is capable of carrying up to 1 tonne of payload. The Ansat light multipurpose helicopter has two-engines, a maximum takeoff weight of 3 thousand 600 kg and is designed for 7-9 seats. The negociations continue.
211216-N-QI061-1222 NAVAL STATION MAYPORT, Fla. (December 16, 2021) An MQ-4C Triton Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), assigned to Unmanned Patrol Squadron 19 (VUP-19), sits on the flight line at Naval Station Mayport, Florida, Dec. 16, 2021. VUP-19, the Navy’s first Triton squadron, will continue to maintain and operate the aircraft off the East Coast to further develop the concept of operations and refine tactics, techniques, and procedures. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nathan T. Beard/ Released)