http://en.rian.ru/russia/20080919/116949143.html
Bigger article on the return home.
Seems that all 16 are modernized, or are there a few more? 18?
Modernization
In 2006, the Russian Air Force was expected to receive five modernized and one new-built Tu-160 [12]. The Russian Air Force will receive a further five modernized Tu-160s each year [13], which means that modernization of the fleet could be achieved within three years if the schedule is kept up.
Changes announced as follows:
* completely digital, multireserved, neutron and other nuclear emissions resistant avionics
* full support of cruising and steering through GLONASS global satellite positioning system
* updated version of NK-32 engines with increased reliability. [13]
* ability to operate new nuclear/non-nuclear GLONASS-navigated cruise missiles (Kh-555). [14]
* ability to handle missiles that launch military or civil satellites [15]
* ability to bear laser-guided bombs [16]
* advanced radar emissions absorbing covering [17]
In January 2007 Army General Vladimir Mikhailov announced that the VVS would receive two new-built Tu-160s every three years, and that it would start a new program to upgrade the avionics on its current fleet of 16 bombers.[18]
Yes, then use GLONASS now.
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