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Japan, South Korea Scramble Fighter Jets Against 2 Russian Strategic Bombers
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The two Russian bombers and escort aircraft were conducting a 10-hour flight over the Sea of Japan and East China Sea.
Japan Scrambles Fighters to Intercept 4 Russian Strategic Bombers and 4 Fighter Jets
By Franz-Stefan Gady
This constitutes one of the largest single presence of Russian military aircraft near Japanese airspace in recent years.
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.
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.
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 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.
Russian Nukes: Facts vs. Fiction
By Dmitry Stefanovich
A closer look at what systems Russia actually has in place and in the pipeline.
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's Military Cooperation Goals in Central Asia
By Dmitry Stefanovich
What military threats keep Russia and its Central Asian partners up at night?
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.
US Aircraft Carrier Scrambles Jets to Intercept Russian Strategic Bombers
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The bombers were reportedly intercepted as they were approaching a U.S. carrier on October 29.
Japanese Fighter Jets Intercept Russian Bombers
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japanese fighter jets scrambled to intercept two Russian bombers approaching Japan's airspace.
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 Flies Nuclear-Capable Bombers Near North Korea
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Russian bombers reportedly violated South Korea’s air-defense identification zone.
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 Conducts Anti-Submarine Warfare Exercise in Asia
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A Russian anti-submarine warfare aircraft successfully destroyed an enemy boat in a simulated attack.
Japan Scrambles Fighter Jets to Head off Strategic Russian Bombers
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan’s Ministry of Defense intercepted three Russian aircraft close to Japanese airspace on April 12.
Japan Scrambles Fighter Jets to Intercept 3 Russian Strategic Bombers
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Is Russia stepping up its aerial patrols in the Asia-Pacific region?
Russia to Set up Heavy Bomber Division to Patrol Japan, Hawaii, and Guam
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A new division of Russian strategic bombers will soon begin conducting patrols over the Pacific Ocean.
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