Russia’s MiG-31 Interceptor Fighter: A Threat To NATO?

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The continued importance of the MiG-31 in Russian military thinking can be seen in Moscow’s promotion of plans to use the MiG-31 to protect projects of high importance to the Kremlin, such as the Northern Sea Route. While less than 100 examples of the Foxhound have reportedly been modernized to the MiG-31BM standard, Russia is likely very keen on maintaining its MiG-31 interceptors into the far future, as long as a distinct replacement is out of sight and the Foxhound platform can still meet Moscow’s requirements.

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