Russia delivers two modernized Tu-160M strategic bombers
Russia claims to have delivered two modernized Tu-160M strategic bombers to the Russian Aerospace Forces, a modest but politically significant addition…
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Topics related to the Tupolev Tu-160, a supersonic, variable-sweep wing heavy strategic bomber designed by the Tupolev Design Bureau in the Soviet Union.
First newly-built Russian strategic bomber Tu-160M completes maiden flight
The first newly assembled Tupolev Tu-160M took off for the first time on January 12, 2022. The test…
Russia’s newest Tu-160 strategic bomber ready for rollout
A new Tupolev Tu-160M supersonic strategic bomber has been built and is now ready for testing.The news was announced by Russian state…
NATO fighters intercept Russian bombers approaching UK airspace
British Royal Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets intercepted and turned away two Russian Tu-160 Blackjack strategic bombers…
NATO fighters intercept Russian bombers three times in one week
In recent days, multiple flights of Russian long-range aircraft near the British identification zone have put the Royal…
Russia signs contracts for Tupolev future strategic bomber PAK-DA
Three days after the United States Air Force shared new visuals of its upcoming B-21 Raider, the Russian…
Bomber diplomacy: visit of two Russian Tu-160s in South Africa
An air group of the Russian Aerospace Forces paid an exceptional visit to South Africa. During their stay,…