Sourced : Aviationist By David Cenciotti Developed by the Tupolev Design Bureau since 2009, PAK DA (Advanced Long-Range Aviation Complex) is the new bomber that Russia plans to field starting in 2023 to replace Moscow’s aging fleet of Tu-95 Bear, Tu-22M3 Backfire and Tu-160 Blackjack bombers. According to the latest update by the state-run Sputnik… Continue reading RUSSIA TO START BUILDING ITS NEXT GENERATION FLYING WING STEALTH BOMBER
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TYPHOON JETS SCRAMBLE FROM SCOTLAND TO INTERCEPT RUSSIAN BOMBERS
Sourced : UK Defence Journal By George Allison Typhoon jets were scrambled from RAF Lossiemouth to intercept two Russian bombers close to UK airspace. Aircraft from RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire were also launched as a “precautionary measure”. It is understood the Russian Tu-160 Blackjack bombers did not enter UK airspace but flew from Norway and… Continue reading TYPHOON JETS SCRAMBLE FROM SCOTLAND TO INTERCEPT RUSSIAN BOMBERS