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Russian Air Force
Tu-95MS Strategic Bombers Fire Cruise Missiles During Russia’s Vostok 2018 Military Exercise
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Nuclear-capable Tupolev Tu-95MS strategic bombers have test fired cruise missiles during a large-scale Russian military exercise this week.
Japan Scrambles Fighter Jets to Intercept Russian Military Aircraft
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan scrambled fighter jets to intercept three Russian aircraft approaching Japanese airspace on September 1.
Russia’s Defense Ministry Signs Contract for Modernization of Tu-95MS Strategic Bombers
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The first upgraded Tu-95SM, designated Tu-95SMS, is expected to conduct its maiden flight by the end of 2019.
Russia’s Defense Ministry to Ink Contract for 12 Su-57 Stealth Fighters Soon
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Russian defense ministry and United Aircraft Corporation are expected to sign the contract for 12 Su-57s this week.
Russia Rolls Out First Upgraded Tu-22M3M Long-Range Bomber
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The first upgraded Tu-22M3M bomber is slated to begin ground and flight trials in the coming weeks.
Russia to Hold Demonstration Flights of MiG-31K Fighter Armed With ‘Kinzhal’ Air-Launched Ballistic Missile and Su-57 Stealth Fighter
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The two fighter jets are set to demonstrate their capability during an airshow outside of Moscow this month.
Russia’s Upgraded Tu-22M3M Long-Range Bomber to Be Rolled Out on August 16
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The first modernized Tu-22M3M bomber is set to roll out and start ground testing in August.
Russia Test Fires ‘Kinzhal’ Nuclear-Capable Air-Launched Ballistic Missile
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A MiG-31K fighter recently test fired the ‘Kinzhal’ air-launched ballistic missile, according to the Russian Ministry of Defense.
2 Russian Nuclear-Capable Bombers Enter South Korea’s Air Defense Identification Zone
By Franz-Stefan Gady
South Korea and Japan scrambled fighter jets to intercept Russian bombers approaching the air spaces of both countries.
Russia Will Not Mass-Produce 5th Generation Stealth Fighter Jet
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Mass-production of the Su-57 is not needed now, according to Russia’s deputy defense minister.
Russia to Refit 8 Strategic Bombers in 2018
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Russian military aircraft industry will overhaul a total of eight Tupolev-160 and Tupolev-95MS by the end of 2018.
Russia’s Upgraded Tu-22M3M Long-Range Bomber to Make Maiden Flight in August
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Russian bomber is expected to conduct its maiden flight in the third quarter of 2018.