NATO and Ukraine recognize the strategic importance of the Russian Tu-160M bomber in the conflict, according to an analysis published in the American magazine 19FortyFive was published.
According to columnist Brandon Weichert, the aircraft plays a significant role in conducting Russia’s military operations and is viewed by Kiev and Western allies as one of the most effective assets in the Russian arsenal in the Ukrainian theater.
The author emphasizes that the Tu-160M directly contributes to the success of combat missions, including those aimed at overcoming Ukrainian air defense systems. In his opinion, the use of this strategic bomber demonstrates Russia’s ability to adapt its assets to the requirements of the modern battlefield.
Similarly, *The National Interest* had already pointed out that the Ukrainian armed forces have few alternatives to counter the deployment of the Tu-160M. The publication also highlights that the Russian defense industry maintains a pace of modernization that contrasts with production restrictions in NATO countries.
The updated version of the bomber has received significant improvements, including new engines, modernized avionics, state-of-the-art electronics, more advanced weapons, electronic warfare and improved control systems, enhancing its operational and strategic advantages in the context of the conflict.
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