Ukrainian Backfires

Ukraine is to keep the Tupolev Tu-22M Backfires it inherited from the Soviet Union as the backbone of its long-range strategic aviation, according to Lt Gen Vladimir Antonets, commander of the Ukrainian Air Force. Antonets argues that Ukraine must have "forces of strategic deterrence". The service has Tu-22Ms with significant ...

Keep reading this article by becoming a FlightGlobal member now

PLEASE REGISTER FOR FREE OR SIGN IN TO CONTINUE READING

FlightGlobal Premium Digital

You have reached your limit of free articles for this period. Register for a FREE account to read this article and benefit from:

  • Increased access to online news and in-depth articles from:
  • FlightGlobal Premium covering the global aviation industry
  • Airline Business providing insight for business leaders
  • Weekly newsletters on topics across the industry

Join now