Russia Adds 52 'Alligator' Attack Helicopters As Kremlin Seeks To Strengthen Force -- Business Insider
The first batch of Ka-52 “Alligator” attack helicopters has been delivered to Russia’s Western Military District (WEST), headquartered in St. Petersburg, reports Russian news agency Ria Novosti.
Formed in 2010 by presidential decree, WEST is one of the four operational strategic commands of the Russian Armed Forces and controls the 1st Air and Air Defense Forces Command of the Russian Air Force.
Over the past year, WEST has expanded its fleet to include more than 35 new and upgraded aircraft, including the Su-34 fighter bomber, the MiG-31 BM interceptor aircraft, and several different models of attack helicopter, Ria Novosti reports.
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My Comment: This is one of the most under-reported stories in the media. The Russian military is undergoing a massive and unprecedented military buildup .... and only a few outlets are reporting on it. As for NATO and U.S. government reaction .... there has been none.
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