An-140 Reconnaissance Aircraft Begins Trials

A new reconnaissance aircraft for the Russian air force is undergoing testing, reports Defence Blog.

The modified An-140-100 cargo aircraft is undertaking ground and flight testing to validate the safety and reliability of the design and the performance of onboard equipment, the OJSC Experimental Machine-Building Plant said on June 25.

The plane is equipped with a camera and sensor suite in the fuselage for aerial surveillance missions, the website said. The systems can provide...