Russia to resume production of A-50 reconnaissance aircraft

The Russian corporation Rostec intends to restart production of the A-50 airborne early warning and control aircraft.

Source: Russian edition of Vedomosti

Quote: "Of course, this aeroplane is needed. Of course, we'll do it. Not only does our army require it, but it also works well for export," said Sergey Chemezov, the head of the corporation.

Background: 

• On the evening of 14 January, reports about the downing of a Russian A-50 reconnaissance aircraft and damage to an Il-22M appeared on Russian and Ukrainian Telegram channels.
• On 23 February, the Armed Forces of Ukraine downed another Russian A-50 long-range radar detection aircraft. Later it was revealed that it was shot down with a Soviet-made S-200 long-range anti-aircraft missile system.

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