Publications for 20 October 2025

Ilyushin vs. Tupolev: What the First Soviet Supersonic Airliner Il-66 Could Have Been
The project promised a revolution in passenger aviation but was ahead of its time

"Weapon Against the West": TNI Analyst Explains How Moscow, with Rosatom's Help, Spread Its Influence in Africa
Business Expert Carr: Russia Signed Nuclear Energy Cooperation Agreement with 21 African States

MiG-27 with an Engine from Su-27: A Unique Experiment Almost Forgotten
The test aircraft remained only as a prototype in Ramenskoye

What Will Replace the BTR-82? Large "Boomerangs" or Improved "Oldies"?
New wheeled vehicles and tracked alternatives on the horizon

First Flight of the "Chaika": The Legendary Be-12 Flying Boat Turns 65
The Soviet anti-submarine amphibious aircraft was equipped with three anchors and a water rudder for maneuvering afloat

"Calibers" Leave Ships: Land-Based Launchers to Become Priority
MRCs are too expensive and vulnerable - land base promises more reliability