Two Russian Airlift Regiments Get Brand-New Il-76MD-90A Fleet
Russia's Military Transport Aviation (VTA) has achieved a significant modernization milestone by replacing all legacy transport aircraft in two operational regiments with the new...
Russia’s Flying Radar Fleet Gets Reinforcement as Another A-50U Returns
In early June 2026, Russian military aviation observers and multiple Russian Telegram channels reported that another A-50U airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft...
Why Moscow Insists the Su-75 Is Not a Budget Su-57, And Belarus Is Now Involved
Moscow has taken action to address what it regards as a fundamental misunderstanding regarding two of its most critical combat aircraft programs—the Su-57 Felon...
After a Deadly Crash, Russia Turns to Two New Military Aircraft Projects
In recent years, Russia's aviation industry faced many obstacles; however, the development of light aircraft has been particularly turbulent and unpredictable. While the nation...
Su-57D Flies for the First Time as Moscow Pushes Advanced Fighter Exports
The two-seat Su-57D prototype's successful first flight has marked a new phase in Russia's fifth-generation fighter program. This development has the potential to greatly...