Russia continues to modernize its air force. Within the scope of the studies, a new A-50U airborne early warning and control aircraft was delivered.

In the program carried out by Beriev and Vega, the platform was equipped with more advanced avionics. In a statement from Rostec, it was reported that the aircraft gained more ability to control more friendly aircraft in addition to its increasing ability to detect and track the targets. The crew's comfort level is improved. The data processing performance of aircraft equipped with new generation computer systems, screens, communication and navigation system was upgraded.

The total number of A-50 (NATO Code: Mainstay) platforms will be upgraded to A-50U is not announced.