Russia’s Baikal Aircraft Promises Low-Cost Flights at 150,000 Rubles an Hour
The operational cost of the LMS-901 “Baikal” aircraft—specifically, its cost per flight hour—will be approximately 150,000 rubles. This figure was disclosed by Maxim Kharin,...
Russia’s PD-8 Engine Passes Critical Blade-Off Safety Test
The United Engine Corporation (UEC), a subsidiary of the Rostec State Corporation, has successfully concluded another significant phase of engineering tests for the new...
S-500 for India? : Can Russia’s Near-Space Interceptor Really Be Exported?
In early December 2025, Russian and Indian media channels started discussions, for the first time, regarding the potential provision of the S-500 air defense...
Russia’s Baikal U-1000 Enters Serial Production — Why This Chip Matters
On December 19, 2025, it was announced that the serial production of the new Russian industrial microcontroller, Baikal U-1000 (BE-U1000, Baikal-U), had officially commenced....
Russia to Build Composite Aircraft Factory in Siberia—Here’s What We Know
The city of Berdsk in the Novosibirsk Region is currently preparing to undertake a substantial investment initiative that has the potential to greatly improve...