NATO and Ukraine recognize the strategic weight of the Russian Tu-160M bomber in the conflict, according to an analysis published by the American magazine 19FortyFive.
According to columnist Brandon Weichert, the aircraft plays an important role in the way Russia conducts its military operations, being seen by Kiev and Western allies as one of the most effective vectors of the Russian arsenal in the Ukrainian theater.
The author highlights that the Tu-160M directly contributes to the success of combat missions, including those aimed at overcoming Ukraine’s anti-aircraft defense systems. For him, the use of this strategic bomber demonstrates Russia’s ability to adapt its means to the demands of the contemporary battlefield.
In a similar vein, The National Interest magazine had already pointed out that Ukrainian forces have few alternatives capable of confronting the Tu-160M’s actions. The publication also highlights that the Russian defense industry maintains a pace of modernization that contrasts with production limitations observed in NATO countries.
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The updated version of the bomber received significant improvements, including new engines, modernized avionics, state-of-the-art electronic systems, more advanced weapons, electronic warfare capabilities and improved control systems, which expands its operational and strategic advantages in the conflict scenario.
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