Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the Irkutsk Aviation Plant to inspect two of Russia's most significant aerospace projects—the upgraded Yak-130M combat trainer and the fully import-substituted MS-21-310 passenger aircraft. The Yak-130M features advanced radar, new avionics, and air-to-air and air-to-surface missile capabilities, while the MS-21-310 is built entirely with Russian-made systems as Moscow pushes for self-reliance amid Western sanctions. The visit highlights Russia's efforts to modernize its military aviation and expand domestic aircraft production, with the MS-21 expected to enter serial service after certification in 2027.