Smart Bombs: Military, Defense and National Security
Synopsis: As of February 2026, the Tu-22M3 “Backfire” has transitioned from a Cold War supersonic penetrator to a long-range standoff platform, mirroring the U.S....
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Synopsis: As of February 2026, the Tu-22M3 “Backfire” has transitioned from a Cold War supersonic penetrator to a long-range standoff platform, mirroring the U.S....
The Russian air force has struggled mightily in the skies over Ukraine, but the Kremlin does not seem to mind. The idea is to...
Key Points and Summary: Russia’s Cold War-era Tu-22M bomber plays a crucial role in the ongoing Ukraine war despite its aging design. -Originally conceived...
The destruction of one of Russia’s 60-strong Backfire force with one cheap drone is embarrassing enough for Russia, but the real problem is that...
Following a Ukrainian drone strike on the Russian Engels airbase in December, the Kremlin deployed a number of its long-range strategic bombers to more...
Death Toll Rises After Saturday Strike In Dnipro, Ukraine – The death toll from Russia’s missile strike on the city of Dnipro on Saturday...
At around 3:45 PM on June 27, a Tu-22M3 ‘Backfire’ supersonic bomber of Russia’s 52nd Heavy Bomber Aviation Regiment was flying over Russian airspace...
Editor’s Note: Check out our extensive coverage of the war in Ukraine here as well as NATO’s response here: Meet the Tu-22M3 – Russia’s...
Russia’s Tu-22M, also known by its NATO moniker “Backfire,” has thankfully yet to see the long-range strategic use it was at least in part...
The Tu-22M3 Is Back: Russia’s Tu-22M3 ‘missile truck’ is relevant again. Known by its NATO moniker Backfire-C, the Tu-22M3 is flying out of Syria and patrolling...