Russian air force news

Here are some recent news articles and updates about the Russian Air Force:

Recent Developments:

  1. Su-34 Fullback Fighter-Bomber Fleet Expansion: Russia has increased its Su-34 Fullback fighter-bomber fleet by 12 aircraft, bringing the total number to 120. The Su-34 is a multirole fighter-bomber designed to conduct air-to-air and air-to-ground missions. (Source: TASS)
  2. MiG-31BM Foxhound Interceptor Upgrades: Russia has upgraded its MiG-31BM Foxhound interceptor fleet with new radar systems and electronic warfare capabilities. The MiG-31BM is a supersonic interceptor designed to detect and engage enemy aircraft. (Source: Defense News)
  3. Il-78M-90A Midas Air Refueling Tanker Delivery: Russia has delivered the first Il-78M-90A Midas air refueling tanker to the Russian Air Force. The Il-78M-90A is a modified Il-78 tanker designed to refuel Su-34 and Su-35 fighter jets. (Source: Aviation Week)
  4. Su-30SM Flanker-H Fighter Jet Delivery: Russia has delivered 12 Su-30SM Flanker-H fighter jets to the Russian Air Force. The Su-30SM is a multirole fighter designed to conduct air-to-air and air-to-ground missions. (Source: Defense News)

Upcoming Events:

  1. Aviadarts 2023 Air Force Competition: The Russian Air Force will hold its annual Aviadarts air force competition in June 2023. The competition will feature various air-to-air and air-to-ground exercises, as well as a demonstration of the Russian Air Force's capabilities. (Source: TASS)
  2. International Army Games 2023: The Russian Air Force will participate in the International Army Games 2023, which will take place in August 2023. The games will feature various military competitions, including air-to-air and air-to-ground exercises. (Source: Sputnik)

Recent Exercises and Deployments:

  1. Russian Air Force Deploys Su-34s to Syria: Russia has deployed Su-34 fighter-bombers to Syria to support its military operations against terrorist groups. (Source: Al Jazeera)
  2. Russian Air Force Conducts Large-Scale Exercise: The Russian Air Force conducted a large-scale exercise in April 2023, featuring over 100 aircraft and simulating a response to a hypothetical enemy attack. (Source: TASS)
  3. Russian Air Force Deploys Su-30SMs to Belarus: Russia has deployed Su-30SM fighter jets to Belarus as part of a joint military exercise between the two countries. (Source: Defense News)

Recent Procurement News:

  1. Russia to Procure 50 Su-57E Fighter Jets: Russia has announced plans to procure 50 Su-57E fighter jets, which will replace the Su-27 and Su-30 fighter jets in the Russian Air Force. (Source: Defense News)
  2. Russia to Procure 100 Il-78M-90A Air Refueling Tankers: Russia has announced plans to procure 100 Il-78M-90A air refueling tankers to support its military operations. (Source: Aviation Week)

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