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The Russian Ministry of Defense has scrambled its fighter jets to intercept and “drive away” two U.S. Air Force B-52 bombers from entering Russian airspace.
In what is perceived as a “provocative” move toward Moscow, two US B-52 “Stratofortress” strategic bombers recently flew near the border of Russia’s Kaliningrad exclave twice.
The United States Air Force (USAF) has decided to retire a B-2 Spirit bomber aircraft estimated to cost US$4 billion (RM19 billion) that was forced to make an emergency landing at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, in 2022.
Chinese scientists have reportedly developed an ultra long-range air defense system capable of shooting down bombers and early warning aircraft (AEWC) from a distance of 2,000km.
A pair of United States Air Force’s (USAF) strategic bomber aircraft, B-1B Lancer are in Singapore for a stopover, during which they will conduct air-to-air refuelling training with the Republic of Singapore Air Force’s (RSAF) A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT).
Russia has reportedly initiated construction work on a specialized facility for the development and testing of a new strategic bomber aircraft called “PAK DA” or “Izdelie 80” (Product 80), developed by the Tupolev company.
Two US strategic bomber aircraft, B-1B Lancers, landed at Incirlik Air Base in Turkey in what defense analysts have described as a “historic” deployment of these bombers on Turkish soil.
The new Russian strategic bomber aircraft, called “PAK DA” or “Izdelie 80” (Product 80), developed by the Tupolev company, is expected to make its maiden flight in 2025.