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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.
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Russia’s Defense Ministry Signs Contract for Modernization of Tu-95MS Strategic Bombers
August 31, 2018
Russia’s Defense Ministry Signs Contract for Modernization of Tu-95MS Strategic Bombers
The first upgraded Tu-95SM, designated Tu-95SMS, is expected to conduct its maiden flight by the end of 2019.
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Russia’s Defense Ministry Signs Contract for Modernization of Tu-95MS Strategic Bombers
2 Russian Nuclear-Capable Bombers Enter South Korea’s Air Defense Identification Zone
July 17, 2018
2 Russian Nuclear-Capable Bombers Enter South Korea’s Air Defense Identification Zone
South Korea and Japan scrambled fighter jets to intercept Russian bombers approaching the air spaces of both countries.
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2 Russian Nuclear-Capable Bombers Enter South Korea’s Air Defense Identification Zone
Russia to Refit 8 Strategic Bombers in 2018
July 10, 2018
Russia to Refit 8 Strategic Bombers in 2018
The Russian military aircraft industry will overhaul a total of eight Tupolev-160 and Tupolev-95MS by the end of 2018.
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Russia to Refit 8 Strategic Bombers in 2018
Russian Nukes: Facts vs. Fiction
March 14, 2018
Russian Nukes: Facts vs. Fiction
A closer look at what systems Russia actually has in place and in the pipeline.
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Russian Nukes: Facts vs. Fiction
Japanese Fighter Jets Intercept Nuclear-Capable Russian Bombers Near US Base
February 27, 2018
Japanese Fighter Jets Intercept Nuclear-Capable Russian Bombers Near US Base
Two Russian bombers hurtled close to U.S. and Japanese bases including Misawa Air Base, Yokosuka Naval Base and Atsugi Air Base.
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Japanese Fighter Jets Intercept Nuclear-Capable Russian Bombers Near US Base
Russia's Military Cooperation Goals in Central Asia
January 31, 2018
Russia's Military Cooperation Goals in Central Asia
What military threats keep Russia and its Central Asian partners up at night?
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Russia's Military Cooperation Goals in Central Asia
Russia’s Upgraded Supersonic Strategic Bomber to Make Debut Flight in 2018
November 13, 2017
Russia’s Upgraded Supersonic Strategic Bomber to Make Debut Flight in 2018
The Tu-160M2 strategic bomber is expected to take to the sky for the first time in February 2018.
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Russia’s Upgraded Supersonic Strategic Bomber to Make Debut Flight in 2018
US Aircraft Carrier Scrambles Jets to Intercept Russian Strategic Bombers
November 02, 2017
US Aircraft Carrier Scrambles Jets to Intercept Russian Strategic Bombers
The bombers were reportedly intercepted as they were approaching a U.S. carrier on October 29.
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US Aircraft Carrier Scrambles Jets to Intercept Russian Strategic Bombers
Japanese Fighter Jets Intercept Russian Bombers
October 31, 2017
Japanese Fighter Jets Intercept Russian Bombers
Japanese fighter jets scrambled to intercept two Russian bombers approaching Japan's airspace.
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Japanese Fighter Jets Intercept Russian Bombers
Russia Kicks Off Engine Tests For New Supersonic Strategic Bomber
October 11, 2017
Russia Kicks Off Engine Tests For New Supersonic Strategic Bomber
Fitted with a new engine, Russia’s upgraded Tu-160M2 bombers will have an extended operational range.
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Russia Kicks Off Engine Tests For New Supersonic Strategic Bomber
Russia Flies Nuclear-Capable Bombers Near North Korea
August 29, 2017
Russia Flies Nuclear-Capable Bombers Near North Korea
The Russian bombers reportedly violated South Korea’s air-defense identification zone.
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Russia Flies Nuclear-Capable Bombers Near North Korea
Russia: Strategic Bomber Upgrade ‘Top Priority’
August 08, 2017
Russia: Strategic Bomber Upgrade ‘Top Priority’
Russia’s Ministry of Defense continues to emphasize the upgrade of its strategic bomber force.
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Russia: Strategic Bomber Upgrade ‘Top Priority’
Russia Conducts Anti-Submarine Warfare Exercise in Asia
April 19, 2017
Russia Conducts Anti-Submarine Warfare Exercise in Asia
A Russian anti-submarine warfare aircraft successfully destroyed an enemy boat in a simulated attack.
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Russia Conducts Anti-Submarine Warfare Exercise in Asia
Japan Scrambles Fighter Jets to Head off Strategic Russian Bombers
April 14, 2017
Japan Scrambles Fighter Jets to Head off Strategic Russian Bombers
Japan’s Ministry of Defense intercepted three Russian aircraft close to Japanese airspace on April 12.
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Japan Scrambles Fighter Jets to Head off Strategic Russian Bombers
Japan Scrambles Fighter Jets to Intercept 3 Russian Strategic Bombers
January 26, 2017
Japan Scrambles Fighter Jets to Intercept 3 Russian Strategic Bombers
Is Russia stepping up its aerial patrols in the Asia-Pacific region?
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Japan Scrambles Fighter Jets to Intercept 3 Russian Strategic Bombers
Russia to Set up Heavy Bomber Division to Patrol Japan, Hawaii, and Guam
October 13, 2016
Russia to Set up Heavy Bomber Division to Patrol Japan, Hawaii, and Guam
A new division of Russian strategic bombers will soon begin conducting patrols over the Pacific Ocean.
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Russia to Set up Heavy Bomber Division to Patrol Japan, Hawaii, and Guam
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