Taiwan tracks 12 Chinese ships, 2 aircraft
The Ministry of National Defense tracked two Chinese military aircraft, eight naval vessels, and four official ships between 6 a.m. on Saturday and the same time Sunday. Neither of the aircraft reportedly crossed the median line of the strait nor entered the nation’s air defense identification zone, or ADIZ. Taiwan deployed aircraft, naval ships, and coastal-based missile systems in response.
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Russia Deploys Su-34 Strike Fighters For Glide Bomb Attacks on Ukraine’s Forward Drone Control Points
The Russian Aerospace Forces were on June 20 reported to have deployed Su-34 long range strike fighters for attacks on Ukrainian Armed Forces drone control points, with footage from Russia’s own unmanned aircraft confirming the targets’ destruction. The Russian Defence Ministry reported: "In the settlements of Dobropolye and Kucherov Yar of the DPR [Donetsk], pilots destroyed the control points of UAVs of two separate brigades of the National Guard of Ukraine with FAB-500 aerial bombs.
U.S. Corrects F-35 Mistakes in 6th-Gen F-47 Fighter Jet with Split CCA Awards and Open Architecture
Earlier this week, the U.S. Air Force awarded production contracts to General Atomics for its FQ-42A Dark Merlin and to Anduril for its FQ-44A Fury under the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program. These semi-autonomous “loyal wingman” drones mark a major step forward in the service’s push for affordable, attritable uncrewed combat aircraft.
KF-21 Fighter Aircraft Export Push Accelerates as Indonesia, UAE, Malaysia and Philippines Reshape Global Airpower Competition
As serial production ramps up, South Korea’s KF-21 Boramae is moving from national fighter programme to potential global airpower export platform, with Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and UAE shaping its next strategic test.
NORAD INTERCEPTS AIRCRAFT VIOLATING TEMPORARY FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS OVER HAGERSTOWN, MARYLAND
A NORAD F-16 fighter intercepted a general aviation aircraft violating the VIP Temporary Flight Restriction area over Hagerstown, Maryland, today at approximately 12:20 p.m. EDT. Following the intercept, the aircraft safely landed at a nearby airport while being monitored by NORAD aircraft.
Taiwan tracks 5 Chinese military planes and 14 ships
The Ministry of National Defense tracked five Chinese military aircraft, nine naval vessels, and five official ships between 6 a.m. on Friday and the same time Saturday. One of the aircraft crossed the median line of the strait and reportedly entered the nation’s southwestern air defense identification zone, or ADIZ. In response, Taiwan deployed aircraft, naval ships, and coastal-based missile systems.
Türkiye’s KAAN Combat Aircraft Nears 2028 Delivery, Reshaping NATO Air Superiority and Global Defence Force Posture
Türkiye’s accelerated KAAN fighter aircraft timeline is redefining NATO airpower strategy, strengthening Ankara’s defence-industrial independence and intensifying global competition in stealth combat aircraft, electronic warfare, missile integration and next-generation system-of-systems warfare.
KF-21 Boramae receives initial airworthiness certification and moves closer to service entry with the South Korean Air Force
South Korea’s KF-21 Boramae has reached another major milestone after receiving its initial airworthiness certification, bringing the indigenous fighter one step closer to entering operational service with the Air Force (ROKAF). The approval marks a significant achievement for the country’s first domestically designed and developed combat aircraft, following years of testing and evaluation.
Newly Built Russian Su-57s Begin Flight Testing: What Makes Fifth Generation Fighter Production Challenging?
New footage from the Russian Far East near the country’s largest production facility for fighter aircraft, the Komsomolsk-on-Amur Aviation Plant, has shown two newly produced Su-57 fifth generation fighter aircraft in flight. The aircraft are already flying in what appear to be Russian Aerospace Forces colours, rather than factory primer, and may be undergoing trials before delivery to the Armed Forces.
Iran Reportedly Explores Chinese J-10B Fighter Aircraft Deal as Middle East Airpower Balance and Regional Strategic Deterrence Face New Pressure
Reports that Iran may be exploring the acquisition of second-hand Chinese J-10B multirole fighters have intensified scrutiny over Tehran’s deteriorating combat aviation capability and the wider strategic consequences for Middle East airpower competition. The reported discussions involve refurbished J-10B aircraft from China’s People’s Liberation Army Air Force, although neither Tehran nor Beijing had officially confirmed any negotiations as of June 20, 2026.
