Last February, images of Russian ... legendary Soviet-era United Aircraft Corporation’s Tupolev Design Bureau was significantly upgrading its iconic “White Swan” bomber.

A completely new Tupolev Tu-160M strategic missile-carrying bomber nicknamed the ‘White Swan’ by Russian military ... Company [part of the United Aircraft Corporation within Rostec], on ...

The aircraft now features a glass cockpit and ... ICBMs) is pivotal. The White Swan’s ability to launch a variety of weapons at standoff distances makes this bird a key element in Russia ...