10 Jan 2017 16:26

Defense Ministry enters into govt contract with Tupolev to raise serviceability of strategic bombers

MOSCOW. Jan 10 (Interfax) - Tupolev JSC will perform R&D works to raise serviceability of strategic bombers, Russian Defense Minister Gen. of the Army Sergei Shoigu said.

"A governmental contract has been signed with Tupolev Public Joint Stock Company for research and development works. It has been decided jointly with the Industry and Trade Ministry to gradually raise serviceability and technical preparedness of strategic bombers," Shoigu said at a meeting with Defense Ministry commanders.

In his words, the Defense Ministry has been taking relevant measures to successfully restore the production of Tupolev Tu-160 aircraft and to raise serviceability of Tupolev Tu-160 and Tu-95MS strategic bombers.