Putin, 'the new nuclear bomber will enter service' - Breaking news. The upgraded Tu-160М strategic missile bomber - NATO code name 'Blackjack' - may enter service with the Russian armed forces.

President Vladimir Putin stated this at the end of his test flight aboard the plane, which is capable of carrying nuclear warheads. The plane is reliable, Putin said, quoted by Tass, describing the plane as reliable. Reproduction reserved © Copyright ANSA 2014.