Nuclear-capable Tupolev Tu-95MS strategic bombers have test fired cruise missiles during a large-scale Russian military exercise this week.

The first upgraded Tu-95SM, designated Tu-95SMS, is expected to conduct its maiden flight by the end of 2019.

South Korea and Japan scrambled fighter jets to intercept Russian bombers approaching the air spaces of both countries.

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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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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The Tu-160M2 strategic bomber is expected to take to the sky for the first time in February 2018.

The bombers were reportedly intercepted as they were approaching a U.S. carrier on October 29.

Japanese fighter jets scrambled to intercept two Russian bombers approaching Japan's airspace.

Fitted with a new engine, Russia’s upgraded Tu-160M2 bombers will have an extended operational range.

The Russian bombers reportedly violated South Korea’s air-defense identification zone.

Russia’s Ministry of Defense continues to emphasize the upgrade of its strategic bomber force.

A Russian anti-submarine warfare aircraft successfully destroyed an enemy boat in a simulated attack.

Japan’s Ministry of Defense intercepted three Russian aircraft close to Japanese airspace on April 12.

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