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Russia's highly touted Su-57 falls short of fifth-generation standards

Despite being touted as the pinnacle of Moscow's aerospace engineering, the rare fighter jets lack critical components and fail to meet the fundamental requirements of modern fifth-generation combat aircraft, NV wrote on May 13.

13 May, 10:39 AM

Polish fighters intercept Russian reconnaissance aircraft over Baltic Sea

Polish fighter jets intercepted and escorted a Russian reconnaissance aircraft over international waters in the Baltic Sea on Dec. 25, Poland's Armed Forces Operational Command reported on its Facebook page.

25 December 2025, 06:25 PM

Tokyo alarms over Russian–Chinese bomber patrol near its islands

Japan scrambled fighter jets to monitor Russian and Chinese military aircraft that carried out a joint patrol, Reuters reported on Dec. 10.

10 December 2025, 11:59 AM

Zelenskyy, Macron ink major defense agreement in Paris

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron signed a “historic agreement” at the Villacoublay airbase near Paris, aimed at strengthening Kyiv’s defense capabilities, according to the YouTube stream shared by Zelenskyy’s office on Nov. 17.

17 November 2025, 12:28 PM

Sweden may pay for part of Ukraine’s Gripen deal

Sweden could fund part of Ukraine’s purchase of up to 150 Saab Gripen E aircraft through its military aid program, Defense Minister Pal Jonson told Reuters on Nov. 6.

6 November 2025, 11:56 PM

Sweden’s Gripen edges out F-16 as Ukraine’s planned fighter jet - Defense Express

Swedish JAS-39E/F Gripen now looks like a far more attractive fighter option for Ukraine than F-16, Defense Express military outlet wrote on Oct. 22.

23 October 2025, 11:51 AM

Romania spares Russian drone after risk assessment despite permission

Pilots of two F-16 fighters received permission to shoot down a Russian drone that violated Romania's airspace on Sept. 13 but decided against it after "assessing collateral risks," Romania's National Defense Ministry reported.

15 September 2025, 03:05 PM

India eyes first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier to replace aging fleet

India has announced plans to build its first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier as part of a 15-year defense modernization program, Reuters reported on Sept. 5.

9 September 2025, 02:30 PM

Russian forces scramble to shield Crimean airbase from Ukrainian strikes

The Russian forces are on edge over possible strikes by Ukraine’s Defense Forces and are taking steps to protect their aviation in the temporarily occupied Crimea, Atesh partisan movement reported on June 30.

30 June 2025, 01:28 PM

Ukrainian MiG-29 fighter jet shoots down Russian Shahed drone — video

A MiG-29 pilot with the call sign Denfix destroyed a Russian Shahed drone in an enemy attack on Ukraine, the Air Force Command wrote and shared a video on June 26.

26 June 2025, 02:55 PM

Why each MiG-31K loss cripples Russia — Defense Express

Russia, the aggressor state, is unable to manufacture new MiG-31K fighter jets, which serve as carriers for the Kinzhal aeroballistic missile - every loss is critical, Ukrainian military analysis outlet Defense Express (DE) wrote on June 9.

9 June 2025, 03:09 PM

Ukrainian Air Force reports three F-16s lost in frontline fighting

Ukraine is expanding its frontline air force presence, but the country has also lost several aircraft due to intense combat, Air Force Command spokesperson Yuriy Ihnat said in an interview with Ukrainska Pravda on June 4.

3 June 2025, 02:17 PM

EU greenlights defense partnership for next-gen fighter aircraft

The European Commission approved a joint venture between BAE Systems, Leonardo, and Japan Aircraft Industrial Enhancement to lead the Global Combat Air Programme, developing a sixth-generation fighter jet for the UK, Italy, and Japan, the EC announced on June 2.

3 June 2025, 01:10 PM

Russian Su-35 violates Estonian airspace amid shadow fleet tanker clash

A Russian Su-35 fighter jet violated Estonian airspace for nearly one minute on May 13, as the Estonian navy attempted to stop the Russia-bound Jaguar tanker, part of Moscow’s shadow fleet, Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna has said, according to Reuters.

15 May 2025, 07:05 PM

Russia attacks Ukraine with 70 missiles and 145 drones; air defense downs 112 aerial targets — Air Force

Russia launched a massive combined missile and drone attack on Ukraine, deploying various types of air-, land-, and sea-based missiles, air defense downed 112 enemy targets, Air Force reported on April 24.

24 April 2025, 01:32 PM

F-16s bring new strategic advantage to Ukraine’s air defense

Supersonic F-16 fighters are shooting down Russian drones, jamming enemy radars, dropping precision bombs, and likely using their self-defense systems to detect enemy air defense systems, Forbes analytic David Axe wrote on March 26.

27 March 2025, 12:41 PM

Ukraine's new army corps to rely on UAVs and ground robots instead of fighter jets

Ukraine plans to equip its new army corps with drone and robotic units since it lacks aviation to form air regiments or brigades for each of them, 3rd Assault Brigade Deputy commander, Lieutenant Colonel Maksym Zhorin told Radio NV on March 20.

21 March 2025, 12:30 PM

Ukrainian military intel hits major Russian fighter jet fuel supplier

The overnight drone attack on the Novokuibyshevsk oil refinery in Russia’s Samara Oblast was carried out by Ukraine's Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR), sources within the agency told NV on March 10.

10 March 2025, 11:57 AM

Belgium delays F-16 fighter jet deliveries to Ukraine until 2026

Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever said the transfer of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine will be delayed until 2026, ahead of an EU leaders' meeting in Brussels, European Pravda reported on March 6.

6 March 2025, 05:19 PM

UK considers deploying Typhoon jets to patrol Ukraine’s airspace – The Times

The UK ministers are discussing the possibility of deploying dozens of Typhoon fighter jets in Ukraine to patrol its airspace after a ceasefire on the front lines, The Times reported on Feb. 18, citing sources.

19 February 2025, 08:50 AM

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