Can Russia Build IL-78 Tankers Fast Enough? China Order Could Test Aerospace Industry
If a reported export schedule for China is finalized, Russia may be compelled to achieve its highest-ever annual production rate of the Il-78 aerial...
Why Ukraine Is Struggling to Intercept Russia’s New Geran-4 Jet Drones
The Geran series (or Geranium Series) of one-way attack drones from Russia has undergone a major transformation from relatively basic, piston-powered loitering munitions to...
The Secret Behind Russia’s White Swan That Even China Admires
One aircraft continues to inspire administration that extends beyond the confines of Russia, more than three decades after the Soviet Union's collapse. The Tu-160...
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...
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...