June 04, 2017 Military Aviation News

'A Whole New Aircraft': Russia Launches Production of Upgraded Tu-160 Bomber

06/04/2017

Russia is resuming the production of the famous Tu-160 strategic bomber in a modernized version - the Tu-160M2, with the first engines and other structural elements already being built, Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said during a teleconference in Moscow.

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Russian Army to Receive Ka-52 Alligator Combat Choppers Used in Syria Op

06/04/2017

Russia’s Defense Ministry will get 14 Ka-52 Alligator combat helicopters by the end of this year. The choppers have been tested during the operation in Syria. Russia’s Defense Ministry will get 14 Ka-52 Alligator combat helicopters by the end of this year, with a total of 50 choppers entering service by 2020, the deputy defense minister said Saturday.

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