Image by © UAC Press Service In Komsomolsk-on-Amur, the SJ-100 aircraft, registration number 97012, powered by PD-8 engines, has successfully completed its maiden flight. This marks the commencement of the […]
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Headline: Russian MoD Reports 337 UAVs Downed in Massed Attack on Regions
An-196 “Lyuty” UAV / Image by Creative Commons license Overnight on the 10th to 11th of March, Russian regions, including Moscow, were subjected to the most substantial unmanned aerial vehicle […]
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The ODK-Klimov VK-650V Turboshaft Engine Took Five Years to Develop
Image by © UEC Press Service Developing an aero engine is a complex and lengthy process, typically taking around ten years. For instance, the PD-14 engine for the MC-21-310 aircraft […]
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Russian Military Escalates UAV Deployments to Neutralise Ukrainian Military Infrastructure and Air Defence
Image by © Gleb Garanich, Reuters / Etched upon its tail, the words ‘For Ryazan!’ February 2025 marked a turning point in the conduct of hostilities in Ukraine, with loitering […]
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MC-21 – February 2025 Digest
Photo by © Yakovlev PJSC Press Service A year ago, Sergei Chemezov, the CEO of Rostec State Corporation, mentioned in the wings of the Russian Federation President’s annual address to […]
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Conviasa S.A. to Become Centre of Excellence for “Leonardo” System Rollout in Latin America
Photo by © Aviation of Russia Conviasa S.A., the Venezuelan airline, will host a centre of excellence in Latin America for the deployment of the Russian “Leonardo” airline booking system. […]
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₽27.6 billion to be allocated to SJ-100 aircraft modernisation over three years
Image by © UAC Press Service The Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade has announced a tender for research and development (R&D) work to ensure certification of the SJ-100 aircraft […]
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Ural Civil Aviation Plant: Forpost UAV Can Be Upgraded for Loitering Munitions Deployment
Image by © UZGA press service At the IDEX 2025 International Defence Exhibition, the Ural Civil Aviation Plant (UZGA) showcased an export version of the Forpost reconnaissance-strike UAV. This drone, […]
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Ground Engine Runs Commence on SJ-100 Prototype with PD-8 Engines
Image by © Notes of Aircraft Builders TG-channel Engine ground runs have commenced on the SJ-100 prototype at the Yakovlev Production Centre – Regional Aircraft in Komsomolsk-on-Amur. The engine runs […]
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Algeria Set to Become First Foreign Customer for the Su-57, Receiving 12 Aircraft Within Two Years
Image by © UAC Press Service The Algerian Air Force is reportedly gearing up to operate the Russian fifth-generation Su-57 fighter as early as 2025, according to Algérie solidaire. “Algeria […]
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