Featured in Russian Aerospace ForcesBYThomas NewdickMar 5, 2021ShareWhat Is A Diamond DA42 Light Aircraft Doing At Russia’s Airbase In Syria?Two of the Austrian-designed aircraft have a very special place in Russia’s expansive aircraft inventory. BYThomas NewdickMar 5, 2021ShareBYThomas NewdickMar 3, 2021ShareWatch Russia’s Su-57 Felon Advanced Combat Jet Let Its 30mm Cannon RipHuge flames leap out of the side of the jet fighter as it fires its 30mm internal gun on the ground. BYThomas NewdickMar 3, 2021ShareBYThomas NewdickFeb 22, 2021ShareRussia Provides A Glimpse Of Its Orion Drone Executing Combat Trials In SyriaThe Orion drone, now said to be in production for Russia, is seen releasing both apparent guided munitions and dumb bombs. BYThomas NewdickFeb 22, 2021ShareBYThomas NewdickFeb 4, 2021ShareRussia Developing First Brand-New Short-Range Air-To-Air Missile Since The End Of The Cold WarThe Russian military primarily relies on a dogfight missile the design of which dates back decades, but change could finally now be on the way. BYThomas NewdickFeb 4, 2021ShareBYThomas NewdickDec 22, 2020ShareSouth Korea Scrambles Fighters To Intercept Russian And Chinese Bombers On Joint Maneuvers (Updated)The Russian and Chinese air forces took part in the second round of joint maneuvers over the tense waters of the Sea of Japan. BYThomas NewdickDec 22, 2020ShareBYThomas NewdickDec 17, 2020ShareRussia’s Reborn Il-114 Transport Aircraft Eyed For Specialized Military RolesVarious Russian electronic warfare and maritime patrol aircraft need replacing, and the Il-114-300 might fit the bill. BYThomas NewdickDec 17, 2020ShareBYThomas NewdickDec 11, 2020ShareNo, Russia Really Doesn’t Need A New Single-Engine FighterDespite decades of work on a lightweight fighter concept, the prospect of orders seems as remote as ever. BYThomas NewdickDec 11, 2020ShareBYThomas NewdickDec 7, 2020ShareThieves Broke Into Russia’s Il-80 Doomsday PlaneThe criminals removed a hatch and made off with radio equipment from the strategic airborne command post. BYThomas NewdickDec 7, 2020ShareBYThomas NewdickNov 27, 2020ShareRussia’s Strategic Bomber Trio Poses With Nearly All Its WeaponsThe Russian Air Force’s Long-Range Aviation assets are photographed with their ordnance laid out around them. BYThomas NewdickNov 27, 2020ShareBYThomas NewdickNov 24, 2020ShareRussian-Supplied, Mercenary-Flown Su-24 Combat Jets Appear In Libyan National Army VideoThe swing-wing Fencer attack jets are now wearing what appear to be Libyan national markings. BYThomas NewdickNov 24, 2020ShareBYThomas NewdickNov 14, 2020ShareWatch This Huge Russian An-124 Condor Skid Off The Runway After An Engine FailureOne of the aircraft’s engines broke apart in flight, sending fragments flying through the fuselage and falling onto buildings below. BYThomas NewdickNov 14, 2020ShareBYThomas NewdickNov 4, 2020ShareWorld’s Most Powerful Combat Aircraft Jet Engine Is Back In Production For Russia’s New BombersA Tu-160 has flown with a new version of the NK-32 engine, which is critical to the bomber’s production restart. BYThomas NewdickNov 4, 2020ShareBYThomas NewdickOct 5, 2020ShareRussian Flight Test Center Flew A “Cabriolet” Su-57 Fighter JetFlying a Su-57 minus the canopy was likely related to an evaluation of the jet’s emergency escape procedures. BYThomas NewdickOct 5, 2020ShareBYThomas NewdickSep 23, 2020ShareRussian Flanker Fighter Reportedly Downs Another With Its Cannon By AccidentAn oversight is said to have resulted in a Russian Aerospace Forces Su-35S going into a mock dogfight with its cannon loaded. BYThomas NewdickSep 23, 2020ShareBYThomas NewdickSep 22, 2020ShareU.S. Strategic Command Tweet Throws Shade On Russia’s Long-Range Bomber MissionThe Russian Air Force’s latest long-range mission is impressive, but it is a long way from surpassing U.S. Air Force records BYThomas NewdickSep 22, 2020Share12
BYThomas NewdickMar 5, 2021ShareWhat Is A Diamond DA42 Light Aircraft Doing At Russia’s Airbase In Syria?Two of the Austrian-designed aircraft have a very special place in Russia’s expansive aircraft inventory. BYThomas NewdickMar 5, 2021Share
BYThomas NewdickMar 3, 2021ShareWatch Russia’s Su-57 Felon Advanced Combat Jet Let Its 30mm Cannon RipHuge flames leap out of the side of the jet fighter as it fires its 30mm internal gun on the ground. BYThomas NewdickMar 3, 2021Share
BYThomas NewdickFeb 22, 2021ShareRussia Provides A Glimpse Of Its Orion Drone Executing Combat Trials In SyriaThe Orion drone, now said to be in production for Russia, is seen releasing both apparent guided munitions and dumb bombs. BYThomas NewdickFeb 22, 2021Share
BYThomas NewdickFeb 4, 2021ShareRussia Developing First Brand-New Short-Range Air-To-Air Missile Since The End Of The Cold WarThe Russian military primarily relies on a dogfight missile the design of which dates back decades, but change could finally now be on the way. BYThomas NewdickFeb 4, 2021Share
BYThomas NewdickDec 22, 2020ShareSouth Korea Scrambles Fighters To Intercept Russian And Chinese Bombers On Joint Maneuvers (Updated)The Russian and Chinese air forces took part in the second round of joint maneuvers over the tense waters of the Sea of Japan. BYThomas NewdickDec 22, 2020Share
BYThomas NewdickDec 17, 2020ShareRussia’s Reborn Il-114 Transport Aircraft Eyed For Specialized Military RolesVarious Russian electronic warfare and maritime patrol aircraft need replacing, and the Il-114-300 might fit the bill. BYThomas NewdickDec 17, 2020Share
BYThomas NewdickDec 11, 2020ShareNo, Russia Really Doesn’t Need A New Single-Engine FighterDespite decades of work on a lightweight fighter concept, the prospect of orders seems as remote as ever. BYThomas NewdickDec 11, 2020Share
BYThomas NewdickDec 7, 2020ShareThieves Broke Into Russia’s Il-80 Doomsday PlaneThe criminals removed a hatch and made off with radio equipment from the strategic airborne command post. BYThomas NewdickDec 7, 2020Share
BYThomas NewdickNov 27, 2020ShareRussia’s Strategic Bomber Trio Poses With Nearly All Its WeaponsThe Russian Air Force’s Long-Range Aviation assets are photographed with their ordnance laid out around them. BYThomas NewdickNov 27, 2020Share
BYThomas NewdickNov 24, 2020ShareRussian-Supplied, Mercenary-Flown Su-24 Combat Jets Appear In Libyan National Army VideoThe swing-wing Fencer attack jets are now wearing what appear to be Libyan national markings. BYThomas NewdickNov 24, 2020Share
BYThomas NewdickNov 14, 2020ShareWatch This Huge Russian An-124 Condor Skid Off The Runway After An Engine FailureOne of the aircraft’s engines broke apart in flight, sending fragments flying through the fuselage and falling onto buildings below. BYThomas NewdickNov 14, 2020Share
BYThomas NewdickNov 4, 2020ShareWorld’s Most Powerful Combat Aircraft Jet Engine Is Back In Production For Russia’s New BombersA Tu-160 has flown with a new version of the NK-32 engine, which is critical to the bomber’s production restart. BYThomas NewdickNov 4, 2020Share
BYThomas NewdickOct 5, 2020ShareRussian Flight Test Center Flew A “Cabriolet” Su-57 Fighter JetFlying a Su-57 minus the canopy was likely related to an evaluation of the jet’s emergency escape procedures. BYThomas NewdickOct 5, 2020Share
BYThomas NewdickSep 23, 2020ShareRussian Flanker Fighter Reportedly Downs Another With Its Cannon By AccidentAn oversight is said to have resulted in a Russian Aerospace Forces Su-35S going into a mock dogfight with its cannon loaded. BYThomas NewdickSep 23, 2020Share
BYThomas NewdickSep 22, 2020ShareU.S. Strategic Command Tweet Throws Shade On Russia’s Long-Range Bomber MissionThe Russian Air Force’s latest long-range mission is impressive, but it is a long way from surpassing U.S. Air Force records BYThomas NewdickSep 22, 2020Share