Russia's Tu-160M: White Swan Bomber

This podcast episode and accompanying article discuss Russia's modernised Tu-160M strategic bomber, nicknamed the "White Swan". The discussion highlights the bomber's advanced technological capabilities, including its speed, range, payload of stealth cruise missiles (some nuclear-capable), and state-of-the-art avionics. Its deployment, particularly in the Arctic, is analysed within the context of Russia's military strategy and its implications for global security. The episode also considers the human element of piloting such a complex aircraft and the broader geopolitical implications of Russia's military modernisation.