The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation announced the escort of Russian Tu-160 bombers by British fighters
Two Russian Tu-160 strategic bombers conducted a multi-hour patrol over the northern seas, at some stages they were accompanied by British fighters, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Saturday.
Su-34 planes were used to practice a strike on "militants" at the CSTO exercise in Kazan
About 1,8 thousand people and up to 300 pieces of equipment are involved in the exercises
Su-34 bombers bombed the positions of conditional militants who captured the settlement during the main draw of the peacekeeping exercises of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) "Unbreakable Brotherhood - 2021". This was reported to journalists on Friday by the press service of the Central Military District.
The condition of maximum efficiency of the Su-75 is named
The most effective use of the promising Russian light tactical aircraft (LTS), known as Checkmate and Su-75, will be in conjunction with the Su-57 aircraft and unmanned aerial vehicles. The condition for maximum efficiency of the LTS was called by TASS chief designer of Checkmate Mikhail Strelets.
The joint use of Checkmate, Su-57 and UAVs will achieve high combat potential
Mikhail Strelets, chief designer of the Checkmate light tactical aircraft, noted that the trend towards the unification of the fleet of aircraft is gaining strength in the world
The joint use of the Checkmate light tactical fighter, the Su-57 "heavy" fighter and unmanned aerial vehicles will allow achieving maximum combat potential with minimal operational costs. This was stated to TASS by the chief designer of the Checkmate light tactical aircraft, Mikhail Strelets, as part of the special project "Su-Checkmate fighter. The dark horse of aviation of the future."
The most popular Russian military aircraft abroad have been named
The most popular Russian aircraft on the foreign market are listed.
The head of Rostec State Corporation Sergey Chemezov gave an interview to TASS on the eve of the opening of the Dubai Airshow 2021 exhibition. In it, he, in particular, spoke about the domestic military aircraft that are of the greatest interest in the Middle East.
Rostec presented a perfume dedicated to the fifth-generation fighter Checkmate
Rostec has created a perfume dedicated to the Russian fifth-generation fighter Su-75 (Checkmate), the corresponding video is published on the official YouTube channel of the state corporation.
In Komsomolsk, work has begun on the production of several Checkmate prototypes
The aircraft includes all the most advanced developments, including an open architecture for building in the interests of the customer and unique artificial intelligence technologies
Work on the production of several prototypes of the newest Checkmate fighter began simultaneously in Komsomolsk-on-Amur. This was announced to journalists on Sunday by the head of the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC, part of Rostec) Yuri Slyusar.
Moscow and Ankara are negotiating Russia's participation in the creation of a Turkish fighter jet
Moscow is negotiating with Ankara to help create a fifth-generation Turkish fighter, Dmitry Shugaev, director of the Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation (FSMTC) of Russia, told RIA Novosti at the Dubai Airshow.
Production of Checkmate fighters has started in Russia
The Komsomolsk-on-Amur plant began production of light tactical aircraft (LTS), better known as Checkmate or Su-75. This was stated during the Dubai Airshow by the head of the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) Yuri Slyusar, his words are quoted by RBC.
The Checkmate aircraft provides for the use of only domestic components
The Sukhoi company noted that most foreign combat aircraft are created in cooperation, which significantly restricts their export
The use of only domestic components is provided for when creating a fifth-generation Checkmate single-engine fighter. This was reported to TASS in the Sukhoi company (part of the United Aircraft Corporation of the Rostec State Corporation) as part of the special project "Su-Checkmate Fighter. The dark horse of aviation of the future."
The head of the UAC said that the delivery of the Checkmate fighter can begin earlier than planned
As stated by Yuri Slyusar, according to the initial plan, they should begin in 2026
Deliveries of the latest Checkmate fighter can begin in 2025 - a year ahead of schedule. This was announced to journalists on Sunday by the head of the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC, part of Rostec) Yuri Slyusar.
The features of the unmanned version of Checkmate are revealed
The unmanned version of the Checkmate light tactical aircraft (LTS) will make it possible to implement new tactical techniques. Yuri Slyusar, CEO of the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC), revealed the features of the autonomous version of Checkmate to TASS.
Foreign capital may be attracted to the Checkmate aircraft project
The head of Rostec State Corporation Sergey Chemezov indicated that at this stage the aircraft is being created at its own expense with the support of the Ministry of Industry and Trade
Rostec does not exclude the involvement of foreign capital in the project to create a fifth-generation Checkmate single-engine fighter. This was announced in an interview with TASS by the head of Rostec State Corporation Sergey Chemezov on the eve of the Dubai Airshow 2021 international exhibition.
Russia expects to resume joint development with the UAE of a light fighter of the 5th generation based on Checkmate - the head of the UAC
The presentation of the Checkmate aircraft in Dubai is aimed at reviving the project for the joint development of a fifth-generation light fighter with the UAE, said Yuri Slyusar, head of the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC).
In Russia, foreign financing of the creation of Checkmate was allowed
To create a Russian fighter, Checkmate can attract foreign funding: Rostec allows foreign capital to participate in the project. The head of the state corporation Sergey Chemezov said this in an interview with TASS.
Russia will discuss the delivery of the Checkmate fighter with the countries of the Middle East - Manturov
Deliveries of the new fifth-generation light fighter Checkmate will be discussed with the countries of the Middle East at the air show in the UAE, said the head of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation Denis Manturov.
In Poland, the Russian Su-75 was recognized as a "serious blow" for the United States
The promising Russian light tactical aircraft (LTS), known as Checkmate and Su-75, could be a serious blow to the United States, Defence24 admits.
The US did not see a threat from the Su-75
The promising Russian light tactical aircraft (LTS), known as Checkmate and Su-75, does not pose a threat to the American F-35 Lightning II aircraft, as well as American and European fourth-generation fighters, Teal Group aviation analyst Richard Abulafia told Breaking Defense.
Russia has formed the technical appearance of the Su-75 Checkmate fighter
The head of Rostec Corporation, Sergey Chemezov, announced the formation of the technical appearance of the promising Russian fifth-generation fighter Checkmate. The car, among other things, will receive a radar station with an active phased array antenna.
Mikheev: to receive foreign applications, the Checkmate fighter needs to take to the air
Rosoboronexport expects "a fairly high interest in this car"
The newest Russian light tactical aircraft (LTS) Checkmate must go from a prototype to a production machine before signing contracts. This was announced to TASS by the General Director of Rosoboronexport JSC (part of Rostec State Corporation) Alexander Mikheev during the Dubai Airshow 2021 International Airshow.
