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Russia has completed another test of a cruise missile powered by a nuclear propulsion system, but Western experts remain unimpressed.

Russia’s leading airline operator Aeroflot Group is feeling threatened by the growing presence of foreign air carriers in its home market, according to its CEO.

Two cosmonauts conducted a spacewalk outside the Russian segment of the International Space Station on Oct. 16.

Italy has budgeted nearly €600 million ($697 million) through 2030 to launch the acquisition of a new maritime patrol aircraft.

Sweden is investing 1.5 billion krona ($160 million) to boost the availability of its Gripen fleet and enable smoother operations from temporary bases.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has confirmed that Russian air defenses unwittingly fired upon the Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer 190 that ended up crashing in Kazakhstan on Dec. 25 last year.

Russian uncrewed aircraft maker Geoscan has revealed plans to launch satellite constellations for Earth mapping and communication services.

Ukraine remains committed to producing offensive ballistic missiles for sustained attacks on targets deep behind the Russian front lines, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Oct. 6.

Aboard the International Space Station (ISS), crews already operate as if they live and work aboard two distinct stations.

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A series of airspace violations of European countries by Russia has been described as “reckless” and “escalatory” by NATO Secretary General, Mark Rutte.

Italian F-35s and Swedish JAS-39 Gripens were scrambled on Sept. 19 to respond to Russian MiG-31s that entered Estonian airspace.

AFK Sistema subsidiary Sputnix will design the spacecraft and Roscosmos will provide launch services.

Volga-Dnepr Group—once Russia’s largest cargo carrier—appears to have avoided nationalization and could be sold to a new private owner.

NATO will bolster the defense of Poland after violations of that country’s airspace by Russian uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) earlier this week.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told European leaders Sept. 10 that Europe and Ukraine need a ”joint air defense system and [to] create an effective air shield."

Russia’s largest airline owner, Aeroflot Group, is spending $1.1 billion on insurance settlements to obtain the remaining 36 aircraft it operates that are still owned by foreign lessors.

Russian Helicopters has logged the first flight of its Ansat light twin rotorcraft powered by locally produced engines.

China’s decision to relax visa rules for Russian citizens is expected to fuel further growth in the aviation market between the two countries.

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

Russia has selected the thrust rating for its new heavy turbofan engine which will be installed on both future commercial and military platforms.

Russian authorities are keen to nationalize Volga-Dnepr Group—once the country’s once largest cargo carrier—its founder Alexey Isaikin said.

Far from ending Russia’s interest in attack helicopters, the Ukraine War has taught Moscow that it needs them with more speed and range.

Russia has launched the Bion-M No. 2 biological research mission to test radiation effects on living species when in polar orbit.

The Falcon 9 launch of CRS-33 from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center is targeted for Aug. 24 at 2:45 a.m. EDT, carrying 5,000 lb. of supplies, equipment and research.