Russia Flies Su-57 With New Fifth-Generation Engine for the First Time
Russia has made an important leap in the development of its fifth-generation combat aircraft. The Su-57 multirole fighter has successfully conducted its inaugural flight...
S-500 for India? : Can Russia’s Near-Space Interceptor Really Be Exported?
In early December 2025, Russian and Indian media channels started discussions, for the first time, regarding the potential provision of the S-500 air defense...
Russia Adds Two Brand-New Tu-160M Bombers as Strategic Fleet Grow
On December 17, 2025, during a meeting of the Collegium of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, Defense Minister Andrey Belousov announced...
UZGA’s UTS-800 Enters New Test Stage—Future of Russian Pilot Training Takes Shape
In late November 2025, a major milestone was achieved at the Ural Civil Aviation Plant (UZGA) airfield. Another of the serial UTS-800 aircraft has...
Bold Promises, No Prototype: What’s Really Happening With the Il-276
Recently, claims have reemerged suggesting that the Il-276 medium military transport aircraft may start serial production as early as 2026. Reports indicate that the...