SpaceX Has a New Challenger? Russia’s 700 Mbps Satellite Internet Revealed
Russia is making substantial progress toward the creation of its own satellite broadband network. Bureau 1440 introduced three subscriber terminal models in early October...
Rostec Calls Abandoning the Tu-214 a “Crime”—Here’s Why Russia Is Betting on It
Russia's decision to resurrect the Tu-214 is indicative of a strategic assessment that extends beyond the immediate requirements of commercial airlines. Rostec is of...
Inside Gromov: The Russian Facility Testing Aircraft Engines Before Flight
Russia’s M. M. Gromov Flight Research Institute marked its 85th anniversary in March 2026, highlighting its role in testing aircraft engines, experimental aircraft and...
28 Flights, 107 Hours: Russia Pushes MC-21-310 Toward the Finish Line
In autumn 2026, the MC-21-310 flight-test program in Russia entered a particularly rigorous phase. In September alone, four aircraft—73051, 73054, 73055, and 73057—completed a...
Russia Spends Nearly ₽2 Billion to Unlock Its New VK-650V Helicopter Engine
Russia is preparing to spend nearly 2 billion rubles to the next major phase of the development of its VK-650V turboshaft engine. The objective...