Iran’s Armed MiG-29 Escort for Ali Khamenei Funeral Shocks Observers, Signals IRIAF Still Combat-Ready After 2026 War
An Iranian MiG-29UB armed with R-73 air-to-air missiles escorted the aircraft carrying former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's remains, offering the clearest public evidence that the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force retains operational fighter capability despite extensive damage inflicted during the 2026 Iran war.
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Erdogan says Trump talks open path to breakthrough on KAAN fighter jet, F-35
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he expects his bilateral meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, held on the sidelines of the 36th NATO Summit in Ankara, to produce concrete results on Türkiye's domestically developed KAAN combat aircraft and its long-sought reentry into the F-35 fighter jet program, signaling a potential turning point in a defense dispute that has simmered for nearly a decade.
Greek F-16 belly-lands in flames closing busy Zakynthos Airport for hours
A Greek Air Force F-16 fighter crash-landed during a training mission on the island of Zakynthos on 10 July, an incident that comes as Greece is in the midst of one of Europe’s most extensive combat aircraft modernisation programmes. The pilot escaped safely after an emergency belly landing that left the aircraft engulfed in flames, prompting an investigation into the cause of the malfunction.
Erdogan’s drone mogul son-in-law aims to be the first to prove autonomous jets in a war: ‘We’ll demonstrate it to the world’
Selçuk Bayraktar, chairman of Turkish drone manufacturer Baykar and son-in-law of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, said autonomous jet-powered combat drones will only gain broad international acceptance after proving their capabilities in war, predicting that his company would likely be the one to demonstrate that transformation on the battlefield.
Russia Builds Hardened Shelters to Shield Its Su-57 Most Advanced Jets From Ukrainian Attacks
Satellite imagery published by Military Watch Magazine shows Russia reinforcing the Komsomolsk-on-Amur aviation complex with hardened aircraft shelters and new facilities. The construction follows repeated Ukrainian long-range strikes on Russian air bases and aviation assets.
Ukrainian pilots claim major victory with downing of Russian Su-35S
Yesterday, the Ukrainian Air Force shot down a Russian Sukhoi Su-35S air superiority fighter in an engagement that is claimed to have included Ukrainian F-16s and a MIM-104 Patriot SAM system. This comes a week after a Russian Su-35S was reported to have shot down an ageing Ukrainian MiG-29.
Taiwan tracks 28 Chinese military aircraft, 13 ships
The Ministry of National Defense tracked 28 Chinese military aircraft, eight naval vessels, and five official ships around Taiwan between 6 a.m. on Wednesday and 6 a.m. on Thursday. Twenty of the 28 People’s Liberation Army aircraft crossed the Taiwan Strait median line in the country’s northern, central, and southwestern air defense identification zone, according to the MND.
Russia's Latest Gen Su-57 Stealth Jets Fail to Intercept Ukrainian Drones Over Omsk
Russia’s elusive Su-57 stealth fighters were seen attempting to intercept Ukrainian drones during Monday’s attack on Russia’s largest oil refinery in Omsk. Some military outlets pointed out recent photos suggesting the jet’s relegation to anti-drone duty as Moscow fields a limited number of the jets.
NATO Fighter Jets in the Baltics Authorized to Shoot Down Aerial Targets Under Updated Mission
he change will allow NATO fighter jets to respond more quickly and flexibly to aerial threats near the Alliance’s borders with Russia, including the authority to intercept and, if necessary, shoot down hostile airborne targets.
Canada selects Kongsberg Joint Strike Missile for integration with its future F-35A Lightning II multirole combat aircraft fleet
Kongsberg said Canada has become the sixth country to select the Joint Strike Missile, following a NOK 4.7 billion contract announced by the Norwegian defence company on 30 June. The customer was initially undisclosed, but Canada has now confirmed it is acquiring the missile.
