Russia’s Tupolev Sued for not developing New Missile for Modernized Tu-160M Bomber on Time Our Bureau 1905
Modernized Tu-160M bomber during its maiden flight in February 2020.
The Russian Ministry of Defense has filed a lawsuit with Moscow Arbitation Court against Tupolev for not building a new missile to arm its “deeply modernized” Tu-160 M bomber on time.
The MoD wants to recover 5.5 billion rubles ($75 million) from the company for allegedly violating the deadline for state contract dated December 26, 2016. It pertains to development of a new missile (product 506) under the 70M 506 project.
The case went to court on December 10, 2020, a preliminary hearing is scheduled for March 4. The case will most likely be heard behind closed doors, Interfax reported today.