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Nuclear-Capable Tu-22M3 Strategic Bomber Crashes in Russia, Killing 3 Crew Members

Nuclear-Capable Tu-22M3 Strategic Bomber Crashes in Russia, Killing 3 Crew Members

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Tu-22M3 bomber crashed while trying to land at an airbase in northern Russia.

Russia’s Upgraded Tu-22M3M Long-Range Bomber Makes Maiden Flight

Russia’s Upgraded Tu-22M3M Long-Range Bomber Makes Maiden Flight

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The first flight of the Tu-22M3M bomber took place on December 28.
Russia Conducts Large-Scale Exercise With its Nuclear Forces

Russia Conducts Large-Scale Exercise With its Nuclear Forces

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Unlike in 2017, this year’s strategic forces exercise did not involve the launch of ICBMs.

Russia Delays Maiden Flight of Upgraded Tu-22M3M Long-Range Bomber

Russia Delays Maiden Flight of Upgraded Tu-22M3M Long-Range Bomber

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The first flight of the Tu-22M3M bomber has reportedly been postponed to the end of the month or early November.

Tu-22M3 Long-Range Bombers Carry Out Airstrikes During Vostok 2018 Military Exercise

Tu-22M3 Long-Range Bombers Carry Out Airstrikes During Vostok 2018 Military Exercise

By Franz-Stefan Gady
More than 10 Tu-22M3 bombers reportedly carried out airstrikes as part of Vostok 2018 last week.

Russia Rolls Out First Upgraded Tu-22M3M Long-Range Bomber

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’s Upgraded Tu-22M3M Long-Range Bomber to Be Rolled Out on August 16

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

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.

Russia’s Upgraded Tu-22M3M Long-Range Bomber to Make Maiden Flight in August

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.

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