British Ministry of Defense analysts believe that Russia could attract the old M-55 Geophysics reconnaissance aircraft.
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This was reported on November 19 in the British intelligence daily report.
Recently, the M-55 Geophysics reconnaissance aircraft has been used for geoscientific research. However, the technical capabilities of the aircraft allow it to be used for military purposes: the M-55 was recently seen carrying a military reconnaissance capsule designed for use on Russian fighter jets.
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There is a real possibility that the M-55 will return to frontline service to bolster Russia’s limited reconnaissance capabilities over Ukraine. Operating at high altitude allows the sensors to operate over considerable distances, the UK MoD said in a statement.
A total of five M-55 Geophysics aircraft were produced, but only one of them is currently in operation. British intelligence believes that the M-55 will carry out operations in relatively safe Russian airspace.
Source: Racurs
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