Stealth Over Speed for Russia’s New Strategic Bomber, PAK DA “Izdelie 80”
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.
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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.
Russian Navy Commander Admiral Nikolai Evmenov has confirmed the potential outfitting of all 10 Admiral Gorshkov-class frigates with hypersonic guided missiles, “Tsirkon.”
The formidable Kirov Class nuclear-powered battlecruiser, Pyotr Veliky, will not undergo the anticipated refurbishment, sources reveal. instead, the monster-warship is slated for decommissioning, leaving only one active Kirov Class vessel in the Russian fleet.
As early as 2016, the senior management of the Russian aircraft manufacturer Mikoyan Gurevich envisioned the long-range interceptor aircraft MiG-31 “Foxhound” concluding its service by 2028. It was anticipated that the MiG-31 would be succeeded by the ultra-fast, sixth-generation aircraft, the MiG-41.
In recent days, North Korea successfully conducted another test-launched of Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM), “Hwasong-18”, marking the third test launch of the ICBM following similar tests on April 13 and July 12 this year.
Russia has significantly elevated its submarine presence in the Atlantic to a much higher level than in previous years, according to analysis by senior United States military officials responsible for operations in Europe.
A United States general has acknowledged that the “tactical advantages” of various high-precision weaponry manufactured by the country and deployed in Ukraine have significantly diminished due to jamming actions by the Russian military.
The recent enhancement of Russian “dumb” bombs to “smart” bombs after being equipped with the Universal Module for Planning and Correction (UMPC), or Unifitsirovannyi Modul Planirovaniya i Korrektsii (UMPK), has reportedly instilled a high level of panic and fear within the Ukrainian military.
A senior Russian military official has revealed that the country’s armed forces are set to deploy the upgraded variant of Shahed-136 kamikaze drone, which is more dangerous and capable in its conflict with Ukraine.
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.