Russia’s Yak-130M Gets a Major Combat Upgrade—Now It Can Hunt Drones and Strike With Smart Bombs
Russia is transforming the Yak-130M from an advanced jet trainer into a significantly more capable light combat aircraft, with a series of upgrades targeting...
Russia’s Forgotten Tu-154M Is Flying Again—Why the Military Wants It Back
Russia's Aerospace Forces (VKS) have reportedly brought a restored Tu-154M passenger aircraft back into service after it spent 12 years in long-term storage. The development...
Ethiopia Gets 12 Russian Su-35 Fighters—But Where Did They Come From?
Ethiopia has reportedly received 12 Su-35SE multirole fighter jets from Russia, which represents a major development in the African nation's military aviation modernization initiative. Ethiopian state...
Russia’s Il-78M-90A Returns to the Spotlight—Is China Preparing a Major Order?
Fresh images of a newly assembled Russian Il-78M-90A aerial refueling aircraft has reignited speculation about a potential export deal with China. In late October...
Russia Revives Its Abandoned T-80 Tank? The Bars Mystery Explained
In October 2026, a television report featured a vehicle identified as the T-80U-M1, which has since brought Russia's T-80 tank family back into the...