Viktor Bondarev

Federation Council on Russia switching to contract enlistment

Federation Council on Russia switching to contract enlistment

Russia may switch to contract enlistment entirely with time, but it is crucial to have a mobilization reserve, which is now comprised of conscripts, head of the Russian Federation Council Committee on Defense and Security Viktor …

Syria to be strengthened by Russian Aerospace Forces

Syria to be strengthened by Russian Aerospace Forces

Syria can buy Russia's military aircraft and helicopters to create its own full-fledged group, after its economy will be restored after the war, the former commander of Russia's Aerospace Force and Chairman of the Federation Council …

Russia to test new aircraft at Crimean Chauda range

Russia to test new aircraft at Crimean Chauda range

Prospective types of jets and helicopters will be tested by the Russian Chkalov State Flight Tests Center at the Chauda range in Crimea, Col. Gen. Viktor Bondarev, the Russian Aerospace …

"Aviadarts 2016" kicks off in Crimea

"Aviadarts 2016" kicks off in Crimea

Large-scale nation-wide competition of military pilots "Aviadarts 2016" started in Crimea. Commander in chief of Russian aerospace forces, Hero of Russia, Colonel-General Viktor Bondarev gave start to the …

Newest fighter T-50 to defend Russia in 2017

Newest fighter T-50 to defend Russia in 2017

In 2017 Russia will be armed with the new Russian fighter T-50 of the fifth generation, NASP Commander Colonel-General Viktor Bondarev said. "Now all tests are being carried …

Body of killed Su-24 pilot brought from Ankara to Moscow

Body of killed Su-24 pilot brought from Ankara to Moscow

The body of the Russian pilot Oleg Peshkov has been brought to the Chkalovsky airfield, located near Moscow. The aircraft was met by Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu and Chief of the Air and Space Forces of …

Russian army to receive cutting-edge fighter jets in two years

Russian army to receive cutting-edge fighter jets in two years

The Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Air Force, Colonel-General Viktor Bondarev, stated today that the cutting-edge fifth generation fighter T-50 (PAK FA), according to current tests, will enter into service of the Russian army …