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T-50 completes early flight and bench tests Sukhoi has completed its preliminary flight and bench trials program for the T-50 PAK-FA fighter. Three airframes were built for the initial campaign, comprising one static aircraft (T-50-0), one flying prototype (T-50-1) and an avionics testbed...

Russian Air Force to buy over 60 fifth-generation fighters The Russian Air Force will receive more than 60 fifth-generation fighters from 2015-16, the force commander said on Tuesday. "The Air Force will start taking delivery [of fifth-generation fighters] in 2015-16. The preliminary number is...

Russian firms competing for FGFA engine development contract An artist's rendition of a fifth generation fighter aircraft. Three Russian firms are in race to develop advanced engine for the fifth generation fighter aircraft (FGFA) to be jointly produced by India and Russia. The 'block 2'...

India says to have fifth-generation jets in 2018 NEW DELHI, April 23 (Reuters) - India will introduce an advanced fighter jet it is building with Russia in 2018, a move that will bring sophistication to its air power but could also spark unease among neighbours China and Pakistan. New Delhi...