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Tu-160M2 strategic bomber
Russia’s New Stealth Bomber to Make Maiden Flight Outside Moscow in 2025-26
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Russia’s PAK DA bomber will reportedly undergo trials at a flight test and development center outside Moscow in the middle of the 2020s.
Russia’s Next Generation Strategic Bomber to Make Debut Flight in 2025-26
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The first prototype of Russia’s new PAK DA bomber will reportedly be rolled out in 2021 or 2022.
Russia’s Air Force to Take Delivery of First Serially Produced Tu-160M2 Bomber in 2021
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A total of four Tu-160M2 bombers are expected to be delivered to the Russian Air Force by 2023.
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.
Russian Nukes: Facts vs. Fiction
By Dmitry Stefanovich
A closer look at what systems Russia actually has in place and in the pipeline.
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.
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.
Russia Kicks Off Engine Tests For New Supersonic Strategic Bomber
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Fitted with a new engine, Russia’s upgraded Tu-160M2 bombers will have an extended operational range.
Russia: Strategic Bomber Upgrade ‘Top Priority’
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Russia’s Ministry of Defense continues to emphasize the upgrade of its strategic bomber force.
Russia’s New Supersonic Strategic Bomber to Enter Serial Production in 2020
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Serial production of Russia’s upgraded Tupolev Tu-160M2 bomber will reportedly kick off in 2020.
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