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Russia upgrades bomber-ALCM force for 21st century

WASHINGTON, Jan. 5 (UPI) -- Russia is betting big on its aging but more potent than ever strategic bomber force well into the 21st century. A senior air commander has revealed that all three main long-range bombers in the Kremlin's arsenal would be extensively modernized and upgraded this year.

Russia live-fires cruise missiles from nuke bombers

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 (UPI) -- Russia's front-line long-range strategic nuclear bombers have carried out a new series of major weeklong exercises, the Russian air force announced last week.

Outside View: Russia, NATO sea moves

MOSCOW, Feb. 15 (UPI) -- "The uproar in the press about Russian strategic bombers' flyover of the American nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Nimitz is beyond me," said General of the Army Pyotr Deinekin, a former commander in chief of Russia's air force, 1991-1998, and Hero of Russia.

Russia launches Air Force exercise

MOSCOW, Feb. 13 (UPI) -- The Russian Air Force has launched long-range air patrol rehearsal missions in its northern region, a leading commander said Wednesday.

Russian bombers have flown 70 missions

MOSCOW, Dec. 4 (UPI) -- Russian bombers have made 70 patrols over the country's borders since August, the air force commander of strategic services said Tuesday.

Russia resumes bomber testing

MOSCOW, Sept. 17 (UPI) -- A military spokesman said Russian air force strategic bombers would conduct a series of long-range training flights through Friday.

Walker's World: The Russian bear is back

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 (UPI) -- On the surface, Russia's $200 billion re-armament program looks ominous and formidable. The reality is rather less impressive and could affect the Kremlin succession to Vladimir Putin.

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