Russian Helicopters presented a new version of the Mi-28N attack helicopter that improves combat survivability and firepower and implements manned-unmanned teaming capability for the first time. The “Night Hunter” was used extensively in the Syrian theater, used both by the Russian and Syrian forces. Some of the improvements address lessons learned from these operations.

“We are constantly improving military helicopters because the requirements of our customers change, and we always aim to meet them. Due to the experience of using Mi-28 machines during military operations, we knew how to further develop this project. The modernization considerably increased the capabilities of Mi-28NE helicopters and offered us new prospects in terms of exports,” noted Andrey Boginsky, CEO of Russian Helicopters.

carries the new Khrizantema-M anti-tank missile that uses a dual guidance system, offering better resistance to enemy countermeasures. The new missile extends the helicopter’s target engagement range to 10 km. The gunship can also carry a modernized version of the Ataka laser-guided missile. Other armament options use aerial bombs weighing up to 500 kg.

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