Brahmand NewsPrevious Article
Brahmand NewsNext Article
Aero India 2025

Russia upgrading MiG-31 interceptor fighters


The MiG-31 fighter.

MOSCOW (BNS): Russia is modifying its MiG-31 fighter aircraft to equip it with a number of missiles and other advanced equipment.

The new aircraft, called MiG-31BM, will feature upgraded avionics and digital datalinks, new multimode radar, color multi-function cockpit displays, a new, more powerful computer.

It will be able to carry new air-to-air and possibly air-to-surface missiles such as the AS-17 Krypton anti-radar missile, according to RIA Novosti.

“The air force is currently carrying out the vital task of deep modification of the MiG-31 aircraft to MiG-31BM standard. This task is being successfully carried out,” Russian Air Force commander Col.Gen. Alexander Zelin was quoted as saying by the news agency.

The MiG-31 fighter is a supersonic interceptor aircraft of Russia. The aircraft, designed to replace the MiG-25 fighters of Russian Air Force, has the capability to destroy high and low-altitude targets in day and night.


Tags:

Russia  fighter  

Other Related News

Indian Army stands as bedrock of India's security: CDS Gen Chauhan

Modern warfare is evolving rapidly and the Indian Army will need to equip itself with new age technologies and tactics to remain ahead of the adversaries, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Gen Anil Chauhan has said.

BRAHMOS Missile Systems

Headlines

Brahmand World Defence Update 2024

Brahmand World Defence Update

Image Gallery

Main Menu
 Comment TagsColor of comment tags right next to article titles Links ColorColor of Hyperlinks Background ColorBackground color & image
Background TextureChoose Background Texture