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The general director of Russian aircraft manufacturer Tupolev has revealed further details about Russian bomber modernization. Alexander Konyukhov, the General Director of Tupolev, noted on May 17, 2017 that the …
Tupolev Official Discusses Tu-22M3M, Tu-160M2 Programs Read More The Russian Navy will commission the lead frigate of Project 22350 in November 2017. Speaking to media on May 16, 2017, Vladimir Tryapichnikov, the chief of the Navy’s shipbuilding department, …
Russia to Commission Admiral Gorshkov in November Read More A Russian guided missile cruiser is set to enter the Barents Sea for exercises following a multi-year overhaul program. Marshal Ustinov, a Project 1164 (Slava) guided missile cruiser, is en …
Marshal Ustinov Heads to Barents Sea Read More MiG-35 testing is proceeding on schedule, according to Deputy Defense Minister Yuri Borisov. Interfax cited the Deputy Defense Minister as saying that the tests were moving forward. He did not …
MiG-35 Testing Proceeding Read More Russia has developed second stage engine for its PAK FA stealth fighter jets, according to United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) official Sergei Korotkov. Tass News Agency quoted Korotkov as saying, “Today …
Russia Develops PAK FA Second Stage Engine Read More Russia has built a digital design of the PAK DA strategic bomber, according to United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) official Sergei Korotkov. Speaking to Tass News Agency, Korotkov said, “The entire …
Russia Designs Digital PAK DA Model Read More A number of Russian strategic bombers in inventory will undergo a modernization program, according to the Russian Deputy Defense Minister. During a visit to the Kazan aircraft manufacturing plant, Deputy …
Russia Upgrading Bombers Read More Russia’s next-generation stealth bomber may see its first flight eight years from now, with serial production slated to begin thereafter, in 2028. The bomber, referred to as the PAK DA, …
PAK DA First Flight Expected for 2025 Read More As part of Russia’s import substitution program, the country aims to put into testing replacement gas turbine engines for its naval vessels. These, unlike engines purchased in past years, are …
Russia to Begin Producing Naval Engines Read More Russian defense industry holding Rostec has announced plans to acquire UralVagonZavod, a subsidiary of Tractor Plants Concern, according to Defense News. The defense conglomerate already accounts for around two-thirds of …
Rostec Will Acquire Dozens of Russian Defense Firms Read More