Russia Aircraft and Aerospace Programs

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The Russian Aerospace Forces received a batch of new multifunctional Su-35S fighters. The 4++ generation aircraft underwent a full cycle of factory tests, were accepted by the technical staff and tested in various operating modes by pilots of the Russian Ministry of Defense.

 

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Tu-95MS strategic missile carriers of the long-range aviation of the Russian Aerospace Forces carried out a planned flight in the airspace over the neutral waters of the Barents Sea. The flight duration was more than 4 hours. Fighter escort was provided by the crews of Su-33 aircraft of the Navy.

 

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Footage of the takeoff of a Russian Mi-28NM helicopter and the launch of a Kh-39 guided missile. Kh-39 missiles, also called "Product 305" or LMUR, can also be used by the Russian Ka-52 helicopter.

 

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As part of the ongoing Russian military exercises "Zapad-2025", footage of Tu-22M3 bombers dropping bombs has been published. The goal of the exercises is to disrupt the control system and destroy critical facilities. In the video, a Russian Tu-22M3 bomber drops OFAB-250-270 high-explosive fragmentation aviation bombs. The drop is carried out from altitudes of about 1,000 meters. The training and combat missions were carried out taking into account the combat experience gained.

 

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Footage of a Su-34 frontline bomber dropping OFAB-250-270 high-explosive fragmentation bombs has been released as part of the ongoing Russian military exercises "Zapad-2025." The video shows the Su-34 dropping OFAB-250-270 high-explosive fragmentation bombs from an altitude of 400 meters. Developed in the USSR, the OFAB-250-270 bomb weighs 268 kg and contains 94 kg of explosive. When detonated, the bomb can create up to 11,500 fragments. Typically, the OFAB-250-270 bomb, without the UMPK, is dropped from altitudes of 500 meters to 12 kilometers, at aircraft speeds of 500 to 1,500 km/h. The OFAB-250-270 bomb's fragmentation radius against a stationary enemy is up to 51 meters.

 

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A batch of new Russian Su-35S fighters, manufactured in September by the Yury Gagarin Aircraft Plant, was delivered to the Russian Ministry of Defense as part of a state defense order. This is the fourth batch of aircraft this year. The Su-35S is a successful development of the Soviet fourth-generation heavy fighter, the Su-27. In terms of performance, the aircraft is almost on par with fifth-generation fighters, although it is inferior primarily in radar signature.
The aircraft have undergone a full cycle of factory testing, have been accepted by technical personnel, and have been pilot-tested in various operating modes.

 

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Russia is developing a modified Su-57M1 fighter jet, which will approach sixth-generation fighters in capabilities. The first information about it was published by media outlets, citing sources close to the United Aircraft Corporation. According to analysts, the Su-57M1 will compete with the promising American F-35 Plus fighter. A brief overview of the new features. According to initial, as yet unconfirmed, data, the Su-57M1 will receive the latest AL-51F1 engines. An upgraded N036 Belka X-band radar will enable the detection of fighter-type targets at ranges of up to 520 km.

The aircraft will be able to cooperate with a swarm of drones using artificial intelligence. Avionics and electronic warfare systems will be improved, and automation will be enhanced. The onboard flight control system will incorporate elements of artificial intelligence. New materials and technological solutions will be used for stealth treatment of air intakes and compartments, which will reduce the aircraft's signature. The Su-57M1 will be easier to maintain and upgrade thanks to its modular architecture. Weapons will also be upgraded.

 

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The Russian Air Force received a new batch of Su-34 frontline fighter-bombers in October under a state defense order. The number of aircraft is not disclosed, but typically ranges from two to four. This is the fifth batch of combat aircraft of this type since the beginning of 2025. According to Vadim Badekha, CEO of the United Aircraft Corporation, more aircraft will be delivered this year. The Su-34 is currently the most actively used aircraft in military aviation. Throughout its service, the aircraft has confirmed its status as the best in its class and remains a key element of Russia's combat aviation.

 

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The Irkutsk Aviation Plant has completed the first prototype of the Russian-made upgraded Yak-130M combat trainer. The Yak-130M is designed for ground and flight testing, and two more aircraft are currently being assembled. It was previously reported that the upgraded Yak-130M will receive additional armament, including air-to-air missiles and high-precision air-to-ground weapons with satellite and laser guidance systems. The primary goal of the ongoing upgrade is to expand the aircraft's combat capabilities and its export potential.

 

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The second prototype of the Russian Yak-130M combat-trainer aircraft has been built at the Irkutsk Aviation Plant. The aircraft has already been painted in a pixelated camouflage pattern. The aircraft will subsequently participate in ground and flight testing. A third aircraft is being assembled in parallel. The Yak-130M was developed based on an analysis and consolidation of aviation experience in local and regional conflicts. The development of light combat aircraft based on combat-trainer aircraft is in line with global trends in military aviation development. The Yak-130M is based on the Yak-130, whose characteristics allow it to train pilots of fourth- and fifth-generation fighters. The primary goal of the ongoing modernization is to expand the aircraft's combat capabilities.