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On October 6, 1977, the MiG-29 lightweight fighter jet took off on its maiden flight. Over the past 40 years, the aircraft has undergone extensive upgrading and is still in service in dozens of countries worldwide.
In 2024, the Russian Aerospace Forces will introduce the next generation of long-range airborne early warning and control aircraft, the A-100 Premier.
Russia has started serial production of MPD-01 Termit helicopter-type drones with S-8L missiles.
The Avangard (lit. Vanguard) is a hypersonic glide vehicle (HGV) that is propelled into the atmosphere by a ballistic missile before detaching from it and heading towards its intended target.
On October 7, Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel from Gaza, killing hundreds and taking dozens of hostages. Tel Aviv responded with airstrikes and a full blockade of Gaza, home to over two million people. On October 27, Israel initiated a large-scale ground incursion to eliminate Hamas fighters and rescue the hostages.