Russian Military Aircraft Breaches Finnish Airspace, Forcing NATO Fighter Response
A Russian military aircraft is suspected of violating Finnish airspace over the Gulf of Finland, prompting an immediate response from Finland’s Air Force, the Finnish Defense Ministry reported on May 27. According to the ministry, the incident took place in the afternoon near Porkkala, off Finland’s southern coast. Finnish aircraft were launched in response to the suspected airspace violation.
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US to pull military aircraft from Israel if Iran deal reached: report
The US has informed Israel of its intention to withdraw all its military aircraft from Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv if an agreement with Iran is signed, according to a report. "The US fleet will be evacuated within 72 hours to bases in Europe, and the aircraft will be placed on standby to return to Ben Gurion Airport if fighting with Iran resumes," Israel's Channel 12 reported on Wednesday.
India's Fifth-Generation Fighter Gap Gives Fresh Life to Russia's Su-57 Offer
Amid growing concerns in the Indian Air Force (IAF) over Pakistan’s prospective acquisition of China’s Shenyang J-35AE stealth fighters, Russia is reportedly intensifying efforts to persuade New Delhi to procure limited numbers of its Sukhoi Su-57. Moscow maintains that these would enable the IAF to bridge a potential fifth-generation capability gap should the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) induct the J-35 in the near term. It argues that the Su-57 provides a stopgap capability until the indigenous Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), currently under development, enters service in the mid-2030s.
F-35 Controls General Atomics Drone in CCA Autonomy Test
A F-35 Joint Strike Fighter teamed up with a General Atomics MQ-20 Avenger drone in a recent test to refine the Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft concept, the company said in a May 27 statement.
Sweden Prepares to Transfer Gripen Fighter Jets to Ukraine
Sweden Prepares to Transfer Gripen Fighter Jets to Ukraine. According to the Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet, the package will include at least several combat aircraft. Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson is expected to officially announce the decision on May 28 during a press conference at Uppsala Air Base.
Ukraine Hits Russian Aircraft Plant, Airbase and Oil Refinery in Overnight Barrage
Ukraine struck a military aircraft repair plant in Taganrog, a key Russian airbase in Voronezh, and an oil refinery in Tuapse early morning on Wednesday in what appeared to be another wave of deep strikes against Moscow’s military infrastructure.
Russia Accelerates Su-35S Fighter Production Despite Sanctions: Moscow’s Wartime Airpower Surge Reshapes Eurasian Military Balance
Moscow’s latest Su-35S fighter delivery signals more than fleet expansion, revealing a wartime force-generation strategy where industrial resilience, tactical aviation regeneration, and sustained combat output increasingly determine long-term military power.
First F-15EX to arrive on Okinawa next year, Air Force secretary says
The first F-15EX Eagle II multirole fighters may arrive on Okinawa in 2027, almost a year behind their original delivery schedule, according to the Air Force’s top civilian. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink updated the advanced fighter’s delivery date in testimony before the Senate Armed Services Committee during a May 21 hearing about the service’s proposed 2027 budget.
The US Air Force is working out how to hand the A-10 Warthog's combat search-and-rescue role off to jets like the F-35
The US Air Force has delayed the retirement of its A-10 Thunderbolt II attack aircraft, but the Warthogs are still headed for replacement, with F-35s, F-15s, and other aircraft expected to take on missions long associated with the A-10 platform.
The Royal Thai Navy orders two Airbus C295 in advanced transport configuration
The Royal Thai Navy has acquired two Airbus C295 in an enhanced transport configuration that will enable surveillance and Search and Rescue missions, on top of the logistic operations for Thailand. This order follows the recent contract with the Royal Thai Air Force for two C295s and adds on the three aircraft already operated by the Royal Thai Army, performing cargo and troop transport missions since 2016. The C295 has become the tactical transport aircraft of reference for the Thai Armed Forces.
