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Zveno-3S Airborne Strategic Command Post Program

Sector: Aerospace & Defense • Location: Russia

Source: Frontier India

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Under Construction

The Zveno-3S program involves the development of a next-generation airborne strategic command post based on the Il-96-400M aircraft. This project aims to modernize Russia's strategic command systems to ensure continuity of command over nuclear forces during extreme wartime scenarios, replacing the aging Il-80 aircraft fleet. The aircraft serves as a reserve national command center equipped with ad

Status
Under Construction
Sector
Aerospace & Defense, Government, Nuclear
Location
Russia
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
Frontier India

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The project “Zveno-3S Airborne Strategic Command Post Program” is an infrastructure initiative in the Aerospace & Defense sector, located in Russia. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Frontier India.

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2026-07-22

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The Zveno-3S program involves the development of a next-generation airborne strategic command post based on the Il-96-400M aircraft. This project aims to modernize Russia's strategic command systems to ensure continuity of command over nuclear forces during extreme wartime scenarios, replacing the aging Il-80 aircraft fleet. The aircraft serves as a reserve national command center equipped with advanced communication and command infrastructure to coordinate nuclear forces.

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Russia

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Frontier India

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Aerospace & Defense, Government, Nuclear

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2026-05-14

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