NATO Is Testing Specialized Anti-Drone Rockets on Its Fighter Jets
Drones are the “hottest” new piece of military technology, presenting militaries around the world with significant headaches on how to deal with them. As part of this counter-drone quest, the Belgian Air Force is experimenting with a new approach: pairing F-16 fighter jets with anti-drone rockets.
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Russian MiG-29 fighter jet destroyed in Crimea, Ukraine's Defence Intelligence video shows
Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU) has confirmed the destruction of a Russian MiG-29 fighter jet in temporarily occupied Crimea. The aircraft has been struck by a drone.
Poland to scrap its MiG-29 fighters instead of transferring them to Ukraine
Poland has decided to scrap or retire its remaining Soviet-era MiG-29 fighter jets rather than transfer them to Ukraine, following the collapse of a proposed “MiGs-for-drones” cooperation deal. Polish officials blame Kyiv for failing to deliver on promised drone technology and know-how, against a backdrop of sharply deteriorating bilateral relations rooted in longstanding disputes over World War II history.
Israeli jets entered Iran to attack negotiator plane after Islamabad talks, NYT reports
Israeli fighter jets entered Iranian airspace as Tehran's top negotiators were engaged in diplomatic efforts with the United States, according to a New York Times report that says American officials feared Israel was plotting to kill two senior Iranian officials involved in peace negotiations.
No Safe Hangars: SBU Smashes Russian Air Bases in Crimea, Hits Jets and Shaheds
SBU said it struck the Saky Air Base and Gvardiyske Air Base in occupied Crimea, damaging or destroying at least 7 Russian aircraft and hitting drone storage hangars. The strike marks the second attack on Saky this week and forms part of Kyiv’s 40-day campaign to degrade Russia’s military infrastructure deep behind the front line.
Taiwan tracks 30 Chinese military aircraft, 12 ships
The Ministry of National Defense tracked 30 Chinese military aircraft, seven naval vessels, and five official ships around Taiwan between 6 a.m. on Thursday and 6 a.m. on Friday.
PHOTOS: F-15EX Flies with CCA Drone in the Pacific
The Air Force got a glimpse into the future this week as an F-15EX Eagle II fighter flew alongside an uncrewed Collaborative Combat Aircraft during a major Pacific exercise.
Europeans fill most gaps left by US in NATO defence plans, top commander says
European NATO allies have largely filled the gaps left by the United States in the alliance's defence plans, NATO's top commander said on Thursday, adding the bloc was looking at workarounds to address the remaining shortfalls in a few areas.
F-15EX returns to Kadena, advances transition to next-generation airpower
The F-15EX Eagle II returned to Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 29, 2026, accompanied by two F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft, all assigned to the 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. Building on the aircraft's inaugural visit last year, the deployment gives Airmen another opportunity to train alongside the Air Force’s newest fighter as Kadena prepares for its transition to the F-15EX.
Russia Quietly Builds Iran’s Su-35 Fleet as 30 Advanced Fighters Threaten to Reshape Middle East Airpower Balance by 2027
Russia is steadily producing Su-35 multirole fighters for Iran despite intensifying regional instability, transforming a previously opaque defence arrangement into one of the Middle East’s most consequential military modernisation programmes affecting Indo-Pacific and Eurasian strategic calculations.
