MC-21 Receives Smart Runway Safety Upgrade for PD-14 Engine-Out Landings
The Russian-built MC-21 passenger airliner has stepped closer to improving operational safety by introducing a new runway-direction control system. This system is intended to...
The Soviet Moon Engine That Refused to Die Is Still Launching Rockets Today
Few rocket engines have enjoyed a second life as remarkable as Russia's NK-33A. The engine, initially developed during the Soviet Union's ambitious lunar program,...
Russia’s Upgraded Iskander Missile Is Raising Serious Questions for Patriot Defenses
Russia's 9K720 Iskander-M operational-tactical missile system is once again attracting international attention following reports that recent upgrades have significantly enhanced its survivability against modern...
The Banyan, the Lion, and the Two Bridges
Long ago, when kingdoms measured their greatness not merely by the wealth in their treasuries but by the wisdom of their rulers, there stood...
New Factories, New Technology, New Safety Systems: Russia Pushes MC-21 Forward
Russia has taken another major step toward strengthening its domestic civil aviation industry by advancing three critical elements of the MC-21 programme and other...