Tag
Russian Air Force

India Pulls out of Joint Stealth Fighter Project With Russia
By Franz-Stefan Gady
India has reportedly withdrawn from a 11-year joint program to develop a 5th generation fighter jet with Russia.

Russia to Receive Entire Fleet of Upgraded Supersonic Nuclear-Capable Bombers by 2030
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Russia’s entire new fleet of Tu-160M2 bombers will be upgraded by 2030, the deputy Russian defense minister says.

Japanese Fighter Jets Intercept Nuclear-Capable Russian Bombers Near US Base
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Two Russian bombers hurtled close to U.S. and Japanese bases including Misawa Air Base, Yokosuka Naval Base and Atsugi Air Base.

Russia to Upgrade Su-30SM Fighter Jets in 2018
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Russia will begin upgrading its fleet of Su-30SM fighter jets this year.

Russia's Defense Ministry to Ink Contract for 12 Stealth Fighter Jets
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The first batch of Su-57 stealth fighters is expected to enter service with the Russian Air Force in 2019.

Russia Orders First 10 Upgraded Supersonic Nuclear-Capable Bombers
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Russia's Ministry of Defense has ordered the first ten Tu-160M2 bombers from United Aircraft Corporation.

India-Russia 5th Generation Fighter Jet Program: Road to Nowhere?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Contrary to recent statements by top Russian officials, the Indo-Russian stealth fighter project remains stuck.

Russia Kicks off Flight Tests of First Upgraded Supersonic Nuclear-Capable Bomber
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The new Tu-160M2 reportedly started flight tests this month.

Russia Rolls Out 1st Upgraded Supersonic Strategic Bomber
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Tu-160M2 is slated to make its debut flight in February 2018.

Russia’s Upgraded Supersonic Strategic Bomber to Make Debut Flight in 2018
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Tu-160M2 strategic bomber is expected to take to the sky for the first time in February 2018.

Japanese Fighter Jets Intercept Russian Bombers
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japanese fighter jets scrambled to intercept two Russian bombers approaching Japan's airspace.

India Wants Out of 5th Generation Fighter Jet Program With Russia
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Indian Air Force has reportedly demanded an end to the joint Indo-Russian stealth fighter project.