DefenceTalkThe Syrian Air Force has received a batch of Su-24M2 (NATO reporting name: Fencer-D) frontline bombers supplied by Russia, according to the AMN news agency. “The Syrian Air Force has received several Su-24M2 aircraft supplied by Russia in order to beef up the Damascus’ combat capabilities to fight against international terrorism. At present, two Su-24M2 […]https://www.defencetalk.com/syrian-air-force-to-get-russian-su-24m2-frontline-bombers-67919/

DefenceTalkWork on the PAK DA strategic bomber is coming along at a good pace, according to the Chief of the Russian Air and Space Forces, Viktor Bondarev. The prototype PAK DA may hit the skies before 2021, the chief added. “Work on the PAK DA is coming along and the pace is suiting us. The […]https://www.defencetalk.com/russias-strategic-bomber-pak-da-may-take-off-earlier-than-expected-66569/

DefenceTalkThe principle of integrated modular avionics, in which each aircraft system can perform various functions, will be implemented in a modernized version of Russia’s Tu-160 strategic bomber. A modified version of Russia’s Tu-160 strategic bomber will be equipped with integrated modular avionics, in which each aircraft system will perform various functions to substitute for another […]https://www.defencetalk.com/russias-tu-160-bomber-to-be-equipped-with-advanced-avionics-65260/

DefenceTalkThe Russian Defense Ministry will purchase no less than 50 new Tu-160 (Blackjack) heavy strategic bombers when production is renewed, Russian Air Force Commander Col. Gen. Viktor Bondarev said Thursday. “No less than 50 aircraft over time will be purchased in order to cover the costs that will go into production,” Col. Gen. Bondarev said […]https://www.defencetalk.com/russian-air-force-to-get-at-least-50-new-tu-160-bombers-64356/

DefenceTalkA major overhaul of Tupolev Tu-160 strategic bombers will be completed in 2019, Boris Naishuler, the director of the Gorbunov Kazan Aviation Production Association’s design center, which upgrades the aircraft, said Tuesday. “The first stage of modernization has been completed; the second stage connected with replacement of nearly all onboard radio electronic equipment on existing […]https://www.defencetalk.com/major-overhaul-of-russias-tu-160-strategic-bomber-to-be-completed-in-2019-64328/