NATO studies the experience of war in Ukraine for the development of next generation screws

World aviation producers are studying the experience of the Armed Forces and the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation Mi-8 helicopters in the war to find tips on features and tactics. They are taken into account for their own developments. While some NATO countries are preparing for the creation of a new military helicopter, manufacturers are actively studying the Russian-Ukrainian war to find tips on the features and tactics of use. About it reports Defense News.

The full -scale war in Ukraine showed that not only aviation is a decisive factor in the war, but also how pilots used it. Both the Russian Federation and Ukraine fly mainly on the Soviet helicopters by Mi-8 in the 1960s. The Russian Federation used aviation in the afternoon and at high altitudes, which made them an easy goal for the Armed Forces. Ukraine, in turn, applied Mi-8 at night or early in the morning at little altitudes.

"One of the lessons of Ukraine for all is that the way you drive your systems, your weapon, with your vehicle, can be more decisive than the vehicle itself," said Airbus Helicopters Chief Technical Director Stefan Tome. He added that company customers overestimate how to use maximum equipment equipment. Now Europe wants to get a new helicopter in the next decade. War lessons in Ukraine will lead to changes in the industry.

The NGRC helicopter planned to assist allies in missions, which include the introduction and withdrawal of SCO forces, transportation of small and medium cargo, as well as troops on the battlefield. In June 2022, 6 countries signed a memorandum of understanding. The United Kingdom, Italy, Greece, France, the Netherlands and Germany have agreed to allocate $ 28 million to develop the concept of a new helicopter. In June, Canada should join them.