The key lesson of the Syrian campaign is that Russia badly needs an aircraft-carrying fleet at least in the minimal number to protect vital interests in potential conflicts and demonstrate strength. Besides, Russia has to have state-owned airlines of Aeroflot scope equipped with domestic aircraft, the Military-Industrial Courier writes.
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| Russian troops parading in Syria. Ilyushin Il-76D Candid in the background (Picture source: Russian MoD/Wikimedia) |
