The Tupolev company will overhaul eight strategic bombers Tu-160 and Tu-95MS by the end of this year, Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu said on Friday.
"By the end of this year eight such planes are to be overhauled. This will prolong their life cycle and enhance combat capabilities," Shoigu said in a distance conference.
The missile-carrying planes are a crucial component of Russia’s nuclear triad and it is essential to carry out their top-notch upgrade on time, Shoigu said.
