Russia's A-100 Airborne Early Warning and Control System (AWACS) plane has flown for the first time with its radar turned on.
The announcement comes just weeks after a Russian publication asserted that Western sanctions were hampering aircraft’s development.
The A-100s debut flight means Russia is now equipped with a new-age surveillance system.
The A-100 plane comes at a perfect time for Russia, as it reportedly prepares for potential military action against Ukraine.