On December 17, 2025, Russia’s Defense Minister Andrei Belousov announced that the Aerospace Forces had received two Tu-160M strategic missile carriers during the final board meeting of the Ministry of Defense, as reported by the Russian state agency TASS. This delivery comes at a moment when Russian long-range aviation is under pressure from Western sanctions targeting the aerospace and defense industry. The arrival of new aircraft indicates that Moscow is determined to preserve, and where possible regenerate, its long-range strike capability as a central element of both its nuclear and conventional deterrence posture. Read Full Defense News At This Link.
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The delivery of two Tu-160M bombers highlights Moscow’s determination to rebuild and sustain its long-range aviation force despite Western sanctions (Picture Source: TASS / Russian MoD)