Tag: #Military Aviation

Third Assault Brigade Destroys Russian Mi-8 Helicopter with Two Hornet Drones in Luhansk Region

Politics 10/30/2026, 19:46

The Third Assault Brigade destroyed a Russian Mi-8 helicopter in the Luhansk region using two Hornet kamikaze drones. The strikes hit the fuel tank area, burning the aircraft down. This was reported by the Third Army Corps.

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GUR assesses Su-34 losses and production: Russia has about 140 aircraft left, priority is modernizing the Su-34M

Politics 10/29/2026, 16:41

According to the GUR, about 140 Su-34s remain in service with the Russian Aerospace Forces; 43 aircraft have been destroyed since the start of the invasion. The Novosibirsk plant produces 14–18 machines annually, with priority given to Su-34M modernization.

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Sweden receives its first GlobalEye AEW&C aircraft: Saab unveils the machine with Erieye ER radar

Technology 10/18/2026, 10:50

Saab has unveiled the first GlobalEye AEW&C aircraft for the Swedish Air Force, featuring the GaN-based Erieye ER radar with a detection range of over 550 km. It replaces the Saab 340 fleet, which has been transferred to Ukraine.

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Tu-95MSM: How a Comprehensive Modernization Transformed the Strategic Bomber — From Radars to a Pressurized Tail

Technology 10/17/2026, 00:54

The Tu-95MSM underwent a comprehensive modernization: the 'Obzor-MS' radar was replaced by the 'Novella-NV1.021', underwing pylons for Kh-101/Kh-102 were added, NK-12MPM engines with AV-60T propellers were installed, and a pressurized tail replaced the rear gun point.

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Israel Purchases 12 AH-64E Apache Helicopters: From Reduction Plans to Attack Fleet Expansion

Politics 10/16/2026, 23:28

On October 14, the Israeli Ministry of Defense announced the purchase of 12 AH-64E Apache helicopters from Boeing. The ~$1 billion deal marks a reversal from previous plans to reduce the attack helicopter fleet.

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US Free Transfer of C-130H Hercules Transport Aircraft to Romania

Politics 10/15/2026, 13:08

The US has transferred a C-130H Hercules transport aircraft to Romania free of charge from Pentagon reserves to strengthen defense partnerships.

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Officers killed in Tu-95MS crash in Russia's Amur Region launched missile strikes on Ukraine, media reports

Incidents 10/05/2026, 11:27

Eight officers, including organizers of missile strikes against Ukraine, were killed when a Tu-95MS strategic bomber crashed in Russia's Amur Region.

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Military helicopter crashes in Russia's Voronezh region, crew killed

Incidents 10/01/2026, 22:38

A military helicopter has crashed in Russia's Voronezh region, killing three crew members. Official authorities have not yet confirmed the incident.

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Air Force Reveals How Many Targets Shot Down by Ukrainian F-16 Pilots

Technology 09/30/2026, 04:33

The Ukrainian Air Force Command reported that F-16 fighter pilots have destroyed over 3,150 air targets and delivered more than 650 strikes against ground positions.

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"We have more fighter jets": Sikorski reveals the content of direct warnings to Russia on behalf of NATO

Politics 09/21/2026, 09:17

Polish Foreign Minister Sikorski, on the "Front Sikorskiego" program, revealed the content of direct warnings to Russia: according to him, Warsaw pointed out to Moscow NATO's superiority in fighter aviation and its readiness to respond "both in defense and in offense."

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UAF Drones Strike Mi-35 and Mi-8 Helicopters at Taganrog-Central Airfield

Politics 09/08/2026, 03:21

Ukrainian drones struck Mi-35 and Mi-8 helicopters at the Taganrog-Central airfield, 40 km from the border. Satellite imagery shows one Mi-8 destroyed and one Mi-35 damaged. The strike was part of a multi-day series of attacks on 14 Russian regions.

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Ignat: Russia Has Shifted to Online Control of Jet-Powered Drones via Mesh Networks and Is Changing Attack Routes Along the Belarusian Border

Politics 08/31/2026, 15:30

Yuriy Ignat reported on Russia's massive use of jet-powered drones with online control via mesh networks and on new attack routes along the Belarusian border. Kyiv remains the main target of the strikes.

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Saab Flies Two-Seat Gripen F: First Flight of the Fighter for Brazil Lasts 40 Minutes

Technology 08/29/2026, 04:31

Saab carried out the first flight of the two-seat Gripen F fighter from the airfield in Linköping. The flight lasted about 40 minutes; after extreme-regime testing, the aircraft will be handed over to the Brazilian Air Force.

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US Air Force Boeing C-17 Globemaster III Lands at Vnukovo: Logistics, Aircraft Status, and Unofficial Accounts of the Mission

Politics 08/25/2026, 15:50

A US Air Force heavy military transport Boeing C-17 Globemaster III landed at Vnukovo on the morning of August 25, having departed Riga after leaving Joint Base Andrews. The official reasons for the flight have not been disclosed.

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Saab Unveils A3-001 Supersonic Drone Concept: What Is Known About Gripen's 'Winged Partner'

Technology 08/25/2026, 12:57

Saab showcased the A3-001 supersonic drone concept at the Swedish Armed Forces air show, designed to operate in tandem with Gripen and GlobalEye. The company aims to launch fighter-class drones by 2030.

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Hungarian Air Force Gripen fighter crashes near Szolnok: pilot ejects and is unharmed

Incidents 08/25/2026, 03:13

A Hungarian Air Force Gripen fighter crashed near Szolnok; the pilot ejected and was unharmed. An investigation into the cause is underway, and no civilian infrastructure was damaged.

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"The Pilot Will Still Be in Demand": Sukhoi's Chief Test Pilot Rejects the Scenario of Fully Replacing Humans with UAVs

Technology 08/24/2026, 00:54

Sergey Bogdan, the chief test pilot of the Sukhoi Design Bureau, stated that UAVs and sixth-generation fighters will not replace pilots: the future lies in the cooperation between humans and technology. The premiere of the unmanned Su-75 at Dubai Airshow 2025 intensified the debate, but data on the progress of testing is still absent.

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Double reconnaissance loop: how NATO aircraft operated simultaneously over the Black Sea and the Baltic

Politics 08/23/2026, 17:29

The analytical channel Coffee Report reported on the synchronized operation of NATO reconnaissance aviation on August 23: ARTEMIS II was operating over the Black Sea south of Crimea, while the E-3 AWACS was over the Baltic and Central Europe. The operations are cyclical in nature and, according to assessments, are linked to monitoring Russian military activity.

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