Russia’s Tu-214 Has a Weight Problem—Former Tupolev Boss Says 5 Tonnes Can Be Cut
The Tu-214 still has significant room for improvement, particularly when it comes to weight, according to Stanislav Ryzhakov, former director of Tupolev’s Ulyanovsk branch....
Russia Fires Suspected Yars ICBM From Plesetsk in Major Long-Range Test
Russia has conducted a test launch of a solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile from the Plesetsk State Test Cosmodrome, which appears to involve the RS-24...
5G Is Finally Coming to Russia in 2027. Here’s What Happens Next
Russia is finally on the brink of a more concrete launch plan for commercial 5G, following years of delays and uncertainty. The Ministry of...
Russia Just Revealed a New Il-78—But Its Tail Number Raises Questions
A new Il-78MK-90A aerial refueling aircraft has been spotted in Russia, which has led to speculation that the aircraft may be intended for a...
Aeroflot Moves Away From AMOS as Russia Pushes Its Own Aviation Technology
In August 2026, it was reported that Aeroflot, the largest airline in Russia, plans to transition to the domestically developed "KUPoL" digital infrastructure for...