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War in Ukraine
Ukrainians Arm Cargo Plane With Miniguns to Hunt Shahed Drones
A TV crew from French outlet TF1 boarded a Soviet-era cargo plane and witnessed civilian team members visually identifying drones and firing a hundred 7.62mm bullets per second to score Shahed kills.
Feb. 5, 2026
Aviation
Ukraine Said to Have Downed Two Russian Su-34 Warplanes in a Single Day
The Su-34 is a twin-engine, supersonic fighter-bomber designed to deliver guided bombs, cruise missiles, and anti-ship weapons.
Jan. 29, 2026
Russia
Russian Airlines Reactivate Old Jets Amid Deep Funding Cuts and Spare Parts Shortage
Russian airlines will bring older jets, including Tu-204s, Il-96s, and Boeing 747s, back into service in 2026-27 to cope with rising passenger demand.
Jan. 19, 2026
F-16
Russia Claims Oreshnik Strike Disabled Lviv Aviation Repair Plant Servicing F-16s, MiG-29s
The Kremlin has argued that the missile was fired in response to Ukraine’s attempt to strike one of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s residences – a claim rebuffed by the US and Ukraine.
Jan. 13, 2026
War in Ukraine
Ukrainian F-16 Pilots Rewrite Tactics as Western Training Falls Short at Front
Ukrainian F-16 pilot said the training was based on conflicts fought by Ukraine’s partners in the past and did not account for the conditions of the current war.
Jan. 6, 2026
Aviation
Ukrainian Air Superiority 2026 Status Update: Western Weapons Systems to Watch
The Ukrainian Air Force is under rapid change with delivery, deployment of, and agreements for key Western systems: F-16AM, Mirage 2000-5F, Rafale, Gripens, Saab ASC890 AEW&C platform, and Link 16.
Jan. 3, 2026
War in Ukraine
Russian Attacks in Donetsk, Kharkiv Regions Kill 1 Civilian, Wound at Least a Dozen
Russian air force pilots reportedly killed one resident and wounded four in the Donetsk region on Dec. 28, while Russian troops struck four settlements using drones in the Kharkiv region.
Dec. 29, 2025
Russia
New Su-35S Fighters Delivered to Russian Military Despite Sanctions
The jet’s manufacturer said the year marked “a record-breaking year for combat aircraft production” – despite Western sanctions amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Dec. 25, 2025
Sweden Hands Ukraine 16 Gripen Jets Armed With 200-km Missiles, Opens Deal for 22 More
Sweden will transfer 16 Gripen fighter jets to Ukraine and sell 22 more, with deliveries expected starting in 2027 as Kyiv seeks to strengthen its air defenses.
May 28, 2026
