The new combat aircraft were shown conducting training flights alongside Su-25 and L-39 jets; the acquisition represents one of the country’s largest Air Force modernization programs in recent decades.
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Russia receives new batch of Su-30SM2 and Su-34 fighter jets amid wartime losses
Russian state-owned corporation Rostec has announced the delivery of a new batch of Su-30SM2 and Su-34 combat aircraft to the Russian Aerospace Forces (VKS).
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Ukraine says it shot down a Russian Su-35 fighter in the eastern sector
The Ukrainian Air Force reported that a Russian Su-35 multirole fighter was shot down this Wednesday, July 8, in the eastern direction of the front line
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NATO launches Drone Edge and will invest US$40 billion in defense against drones
NATO announced the launch of the Drone Edge initiative, a broad program designed to strengthen counter-drone defense capabilities among the alliance’s member countries.
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NATO chooses Saab GlobalEye to replace its current airborne early warning fleet
NATO has taken a decisive step toward modernizing its air surveillance and control capability by selecting the Saab GlobalEye system as the preferred solution for its next generation of AEW&C aircraft.
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Russian Gerbera drones receive winglets and extra tank to extend range
Modifications observed in images released by the Sternenko Community organization indicate an attempt to improve the aerodynamic efficiency and endurance of Gerbera drones.
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Ukrainian intelligence says it struck a Russian MiG-29 at an airfield in Crimea
The Main Directorate of Intelligence of Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense confirmed the loss of a Russian MiG-29 fighter jet at the Belbek airfield in Crimea, in an operation carried out using unmanned systems.
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U.S. Army awards $500 million contract to Switchblade drone manufacturer
AeroVironment, the manufacturer of the Switchblade attack drone, has secured a contract worth up to $500 million with the U.S. Army to provide commercial counter-drone systems.
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Destinus and TNO develop radar for Hornet interceptor with 150 km range
Dutch company TNO and Destinus have announced the creation of a joint venture to develop and manufacture search radars for the Hornet interceptor drone.
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Su-57 takes on new mission to counter Ukrainian drones and cruise missiles
The Russian stealth fighter Su-57 has been photographed with an unusual weapons configuration, fueling speculation that the aircraft is being used in air defense missions against kamikaze drones and cruise missiles launched by Ukraine
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Yak-130M makes first flight and targets low-cost light fighter market
The experimental Yak-130M aircraft has completed its first flight at the Irkutsk factory airfield, a branch of PJSC Yakovlev, which is part of the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) and the state-owned Rostec corporation.
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Estonia Takes a Military Leap Forward with Air Defense System Used in Ukraine
The delivery took place on Monday (22) at Ämari Air Base, where Estonia’s Air Defense Wing received the first unit of the system produced by German company Diehl Defence.
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