According to the Russian Ministry of Defense’s press office on Wednesday, October 13, Russian and Serbian military pilots have begun joint tactical exercises in Serbia called BARS-2021 (Brotherhood of Aviators… Continue reading "Russia And Serbia Conduct Joint “BARS-2021” And “Slavic Shield” Exercises"
The only flying prototype of Illyushin’s Il-112V light transport was destroyed in a crash outside Moscow on Tuesday, following an in-flight engine fire. RIA Novosti and Interfax report that all… Continue reading "Sole Flying Illyushin Prototype Transport Aircraft Destroyed In Fatal Crash"
Sergei Shoigu, the Russian Defense Minister, arrived in Novosibirsk on a business visit, during which he toured the Sukhoi Novosibirsk Chkalov aircraft factory, one of the Russian military-industrial complex’s key… Continue reading "Russian Defense Minister Gives Update On The Su-34 Modernization & The S-70 Hunter Drone"
The Russian Air Force is the key component for the Russian Armed Forces and their offensive doctrine. Frontline air wings have to support advancing mechanized troops with as much airpower… Continue reading "Little Experience and No Aircraft Replenishment Hits Russian Air Force"
Russia’s upgraded Mi-28NM attack helicopter has been fitted with modern weapon systems as part of the aviation armament complex, including a new generation of guided missiles that enable the Mi-28NM… Continue reading "Russian Defense Ministry Approves Existing Mi-28 Helicopters to Be Upgraded to The Mi-28NM Standard"
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan released a statement today admitting responsibility for shooting down a Russian Mi-24 Hind attack helicopter by mistake. The shootdown occurred around 6:30 PM… Continue reading "UPDATED: Azerbaijan Accidentally Shoots Down Russian Mi-24"
The Russian Air Force has carried out at least two airstrikes against a headquarters for Faylaq ash-Sham in the town of Duwaylah, Idlib governorate. The strikes, now rare, are now… Continue reading "Russian Air Force Strikes Rebel Headquarters in Idlib, Syria"
The crash of a Russian Air Force Su-30SM is now believed to be the result of friendly fire, according to sources close to the investigation. The Western Military District reported… Continue reading "Crashed Russian Su-30 Suspected To Be Friendly Fire Victim"
The Irish government has indicated it is considering acquiring new jet fighters to provide for the country’s air defense needs. If followed through, this will be the first time that… Continue reading "Ireland Contemplates Buying New Interceptor Aircraft"
Tupolev’s press office confirmed on 27 May, that their second Tu-22M3M prototype is currently undergoing equipment testing, and has recently performed its first supersonic flight. The aircraft is being tested… Continue reading "Tupolev Continues Testing Modernized Tu-22M3 Bombers For The Russian Airforce"