Modernized Tu-160 to Boost Russia’s Long-Range Striking Power

Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu announced in a video conference with the country’s military leaders that the Russian Air Force has received four new Tu-160M strategic bombers and six Il-76-90A transport aircraft. Despite previous concerns about the decline of the Russian defense industry due to Western sanctions, recent developments in recent months have shown clear indications of not only its resilience but also its expansion. So, what enhancements does Russia’s newly acquired bomber exhibit?