DefenceTalkThe Russian Air Force has being employing a wide spectrum of precision-guided munitions in Syria as part of the operation against the Islamic State (IS) terrorist group banned in Russia, Konstantin Sivkov, Ph.D., writes in the Military Industrial Courier weekly. “The Kh-29 (NATO reporting name: AS-14 Kedge) and Kh-25 (AS-10 Karen) air-to-surface missiles – both […]https://www.defencetalk.com/russian-aircraft-using-wide-range-of-guided-weapons-in-syria-65724/

DefenceTalkRough estimates suggest that Moscow has spent at least $87 million for air and cruise-missile strikes in the first two weeks of its bombing campaign in Syria that began September 30. With that relatively modest investment, the Kremlin has made itself a player that cannot be ignored in the Syrian conflict as it backs ally […]https://www.defencetalk.com/is-russia-getting-its-moneys-worth-from-its-syria-campaign-65621/

DefenceTalkThis night Russian aircraft carried out 22 sorties from the Hmeymim airbase. Su-34, Su-24M and Su-25 crews engaged 27 terrorist facilities on the territory of Syria. The ISIS groups, which showed particular severity towards civilians, were subjected to massive bombing. Su-24M and Su-34 bombers attacked 8 militants’ strong points in Homs province. The engagement resulted […]https://www.defencetalk.com/russian-mod-details-syrian-air-strikes-65587/

DefenceTalkRussia’s nascent fleet of fifth generation fighter jets could welcome a new member of the cutting-edge aircraft family in the years to come: Russian Aircraft Corporation MiG is currently developing a brand new lightweight fighter jet. The new concept is loosely based on Mikoyan Project 1.44 (NATO reporting name: Flatpack). The venture was meant to […]https://www.defencetalk.com/russia-developing-fifth-generation-lightweight-fighter-jet-65165/

DefenceTalkA Russian fighter jet flew dangerously close to an American reconnaissance aircraft during an “unprofessional” intercept in international airspace over the Black Sea last month, the Pentagon said Friday. The American RC-135 was conducting routine operations May 30 when a Russian SU-27 Flanker flew up from behind, passed underneath then crossed over to the American […]https://www.defencetalk.com/russian-fighter-flies-dangerously-close-to-us-plane-pentagon-64493/

DefenceTalkRAF Typhoon jets deployed as part of the NATO Baltic Air Policing mission intercepted two unknown aircraft on a mission over the Baltic Sea. The aircraft were scrambled from Amari air base in Estonia yesterday, to intercept aircraft approaching Baltic airspace without sharing a flight plan. The first aircraft was identified as a Il-20M ‘Coot’ […]https://www.defencetalk.com/raf-eurofighters-intercept-two-russian-aircraft-near-baltic-states-64452/

DefenceTalkThe Russian Defense Ministry will purchase no less than 50 new Tu-160 (Blackjack) heavy strategic bombers when production is renewed, Russian Air Force Commander Col. Gen. Viktor Bondarev said Thursday. “No less than 50 aircraft over time will be purchased in order to cover the costs that will go into production,” Col. Gen. Bondarev said […]https://www.defencetalk.com/russian-air-force-to-get-at-least-50-new-tu-160-bombers-64356/

DefenceTalkThe first 24 modernized MiG-31BM fighter jets have been delivered to the Russian Armed Forces. Deputy Defense Minister Yuri Borisov said more than ten aircraft will be delivered to troops ever year. “After completing the modernization of the MiG-31, we expect that military forces will have more than 130 updated, outstanding aircraft with key technical […]https://www.defencetalk.com/24-mig-31bm-fighter-jets-commissioned-for-the-russian-armed-forces-63839/

DefenceTalkRussia’s air force started exercises that will involve jets striking back against a “supposed enemy” over the Barents Sea that borders Norway, the military said Thursday. Pilots will “practice” repelling a massive air strike by a supposed enemy during exercises in the air space of the Barents Sea,” the defence ministry said on its website. […]https://www.defencetalk.com/russian-jets-to-hold-drills-over-barents-sea-63314/

DefenceTalkThe Russian Armed Forces began to accept into service the first fifth-generation aircraft, the T-50 (PAK FA), announced Yury Slyusar, head of the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC), on January 30 during an interview on the TV channel Russia-24. The PAK FA will be subjected to qualification testing directly in the service of the armed forces. […]https://www.defencetalk.com/russian-air-force-begins-sukhoi-t-50-fighter-jet-trials-62607/