Russia Begins Testing Its First Unmanned Metro Train in Moscow
Russia has officially started a new phase in urban transportation through the start of testing for the nation's debut unmanned metro train. The project,...
Russia Unveils First 360 km/h Train Motor—Engineers Say It Matches Global Rivals
In mid-January 2026, Russia announced the successful completion of bench tests for a new traction asynchronous electric motor intended for next-generation high-speed trains. The...
Russia’s New “Finist” Train Signals the End of Siemens on Russian Railways
In recent years, Russian Railways has been undertaking extensive modernization of its rolling stock, driven by both the pursuit of import substitution and the...
Why Russia’s Il-96 Will Fly Long After New Wide-Body Plans Stall
In mid-December 2025, during a joint annual press conference and direct address, President Vladimir Putin issued a statement that, although seemingly self-evident, held significant...
Russia’s Aircraft Engines Are Changing—And Fuel Savings Are Just the Start
The Russian aviation sector is presently experiencing a significant transformation. At the heart of this process are initiatives to develop advanced domestic aircraft engines,...