Aviation

The First Newly-built Tu-160M to Be Received

Denis Manturov, Industry and Trade Minister of Russia reported that Russia’s Defense Ministry will receive the first newly-built Tu-160M strategic missile-carrying bomber until the end of the second quarter of this year for subsequent state trials and operational service. [newslist] During his trip to the Republic of Tatarstan in the Volga area, Manturov visited the…
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Heart of the Swarm

The Russian Aerospace Forces will receive a flying drone control center. It was stated during the visit of the Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu to the first specialized factory for the production of large-size unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in Dubna, built by “Kronstadt” company. [newslist] Sergey Surovikin, the Commander-in-chief of the Russian Aerospace Forces presented…
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Russia Received 21 Aircraft in 2021

Russian Armed Forces received 21 aircraft, including fighters, bombers, and combat training aircraft In 2021. [newslist]   Two Sukhoi Su-57 fifth-generation fighters. At the end of 2021, two serial Su-57 fighters, built by the Komsomolsk-on-Amur Aircraft Plant named after Yuri Gagarin (KnAAZ, a branch of PJSC Sukhoi Company), were handed over to the Russian Aerospace…
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Su-30SM2 Delivery to the Aerospace Forces Starts

United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) handed over the first upgraded Su-30SM2 fighters to the Ministry of Defence. UAC has started the delivery of upgraded Su-30SM2 fighters to the Russian Armed Forces. [newslist] "The planes are fully equipped, have withstood all tests, and have been accepted by the military representative office," said Alexander Veprev, CEO of Irkut Corporation.…
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VR and AR in the Russian Armed Forces

Like most information technologies, augmented and virtual reality originated in the military-industrial complex. Half a century after the introduction of the technology, Virtual Reality (VR) and Augemnted Reality (AR) are gradually becoming part of the daily training of the military. [newslist] The modern global VR and AR market for military applications is estimated at billions…
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Kalashnikov’s Kamikaze Drone Gets Export Permits

Kalashnikov concern has obtained the permits for the export of the KYB-UAV kamikaze drone, said the concerns press service on Tuesday. By getting these export permits, the concern can now promote the UAV system abroad. [newslist]   “The Kalashnikov Concern, together with JSC Rosoboronexport, is ready to start promoting the KYB UAV internationally, including during…
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Tu-160M Strategic Bomber Makes its Maiden Flight

The first newly manufactured strategic missile carrier Tu-160M made its first flight from the airfield of the Kazan Aviation Plant on 12 January, said the press service of the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) in a release.  [newslist] The program of reproduction of Tu-160 aircraft in the modernized form of the Tu-160M was launched by the…
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The US approves $2,5 Billion Deal with Egypt

The US has approved the sale of three air defence radar systems, twelve C-130 Super Hercules military transport aircraft, and related equipment to the Egyptian government for a total sum of $2.5 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), responsible for the supply of military equipment and weapons abroad under intergovernmental agreements, announced this on…
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Leonardo Leads Work in Typhoon’s E-Scan Radar

Italian Leonardo will deliver R&D work as well as key antenna, processor and APSC components for the HENSOLDT-led ECRS Mk along with the development and delivery of the Typhoon’s ECRS Mk0 and ECRS Mk2 radars. [newslist] Leonardo has announced in a press release that it has signed contracts valued at more than €260 million with…
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Turkey Aspires To Export its HÜRJET to Malaysia

Turkey's TUSAŞ (Turkish Aerospace Industries) has started the process of assembling the prototype of the HÜRJET, the country's first national training and  light assault aircraft. The Hürjet is planned to have its first flight on 18 March 2023. [newslist] HÜRJETHÜRJET, tailored to become a fifth-generation training aircraft, will be equipped with an advanced mission computer in…
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