The Unexpected Fighter: Why Iran Kept Flying the Yak-130 Under Heavy Attack
The Yakovlev Yak-130 was predominantly perceived as an advanced jet trainer for the majority of its service life. It served as a transitional vehicle...
Why Russia Is Racing to Build Its Own Space Internet System
According to officials, Russia is expediting the development of its own low-Earth orbit satellite communications network as a strategic response to the increasing significance...
Russia’s Tu-214 Airliner Finally Heads to Airlines in 2027—First Customers Confirmed
Russia is currently embarking on a new operational phase in its ongoing mission to reestablish the large-scale production of the Tupolev Tu-214 passenger aircraft....
Russia’s New PD-8 Engine Is Finally Ready—Now the Real Challenge Begins
Russia has achieved one of the most important milestones in its civil aviation import-substitution program with the certification of the PD-8 turbofan engine. This...
Russia’s New Yak-130M Takes Flight—It’s No Longer Just a Trainer
The Yak-130M prototype has successfully completed its maiden flight, marking another major milestone in the modernization of Russia's military aviation industry. The inaugural flight...