F-15E Strike Eagles Execute First Operational Tactical Munitions Ferry With The New “Bomb Truck” Configuration
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Russian Tu-95MS Bear H and the Tu-160 Blackjack bombers launched Kh-555 cruise missiles at a range in the Komi Republic.
This exercise was one of many during a recent surge of Russian military activity across the entire country, especially around the Black Sea.
The Long-range Aviation Command of the Russian Air and Space Force conducted a command-staff exercise as part of the routine winter training, according to the Russian Ministry of Defence.
Notably, the exercise included the launch of cruise missiles from its Tu-95MS Bear H and Tu-160 Blackjack bombers. This exercise is one of the many disclosed during the recent surge of Russian military activity across the entire country and especially in the Black Sea region.
A Tu-160 Blackjack takes off for the cruise missile exercise. In the box: The Kh-555 cruise missile being loaded in the Tu-160’s bomb bays. (Photo: Russian Air Force)
Both the Russian Aerospace Forces Tu-95MS “Bear H” and the Tu-160 “Blackjack” launched Kh-555 cruise missiles at a range in the Komi Republic.
The Long-range Aviation Command of the Russian Air and Space Force conducted a command-staff exercise as part of the routine winter training, according to the Russian Ministry of Defence. Notably, the exercise included the launch of cruise missiles from its Tu-95MS “Bear H” and Tu-160 “Blackjack” bombers. This exercise is one of the many disclosed during the recent surge of Russian Military activity across the entire country and especially in the Black Sea region.
Airbus Conducts New A400M Helicopter Air-To-Air Refueling Test Campaign
Airbus Conducts New A400M Helicopter Air-To-Air Refueling Test Campaign
The Airbus A400M performs a simultaneous refueling of two H225M Caracal helicopters. (Photo: Anthony Pecchi/Airbus)
The tests with the A400M involved the day and night refueling of two French Air Force H225M Caracals.
Airbus recently announced the successful completion of a new Helicopter Air-to-Air Refueling (HAAR) test campaign with the A400M four-engine turboprop military transport aircraft. The aircraft is now getting closer to the full helicopter air-to-air refueling certification later this year, having completed the majority of its development and certification objectives.