The Russian aircraft was reportedly downed by friendly fire during an operation against Ukrainian drones, according to officials and independent sources.
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Video: Su-35S Fighter Conducts Night Patrol in Support of Russian Invasion Forces
The Russian Ministry of Defense released, this Thursday (16), footage of a night patrol conducted by a Su-35S fighter jet in support of the Eastern Group of Forces of the Russian Army.
Read MoreIndonesia purchases 42 J-10C fighter jets from China in a deal worth over $9 billion
Indonesia has signed a deal to purchase 42 Chengdu J-10C fighter jets, manufactured in China, in a transaction valued at over US$ 9 billion.
Read MoreRussia launches an enhanced version of the Lancet drone, raising the threat on the Ukrainian front lines
Russian forces have begun using an advanced version of the kamikaze drone Lancet, capable of reaching targets at greater distances and more difficult to neutralize by Ukrainian electronic warfare systems.
Read MoreF-35 Fighters from NATO Intercept Russian Intelligence Aircraft Over Northern Norway
Two stealth F-35 fighters from NATO were scrambled from Evenes Air Base in Norway on a Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) mission after the detection of a Russian reconnaissance aircraft, the IL-20 COOT-A, flying in international airspace north of Finnmark.
Read MoreThe United Kingdom Sends Over 85,000 Drones to Ukraine and Strengthens Air Defense Against Russia
The United Kingdom has supplied Ukraine with over 85,000 drones in the first six months of 2025 as part of its military aid, according to an official announcement from the UK government.
Read MoreU.S. Acknowledges Delay in Implementing Drones and Anti-Drone Systems in Europe
The United States Army is still behind global trends in adopting drones and anti-drone defense systems, admitted Lieutenant General Charles Costanza, commander of the V Corps in Europe.
Read MoreGreece wants to receive part of the Apache helicopters being retired by the United States
Greece plans to request the transfer from the United States of part of the AH-64D Apache attack helicopters that will be retired by the U.S. Army by 2026. In total, around 100 units will be withdrawn from active service, and Athens intends to receive up to 30 of them, divided into two batches of 15 aircraft each.
Read MoreChina unveils Yitian: new light air defense vehicle with TY-90 missiles
China has developed a new lightweight air defense vehicle called Yitian, built on a 4×4 off-road chassis from Yema.
Read MoreGermany supplies Skyranger 35 on Leopard-1 to Ukraine with EU funding
Germany, through the defense conglomerate Rheinmetall, announced the supply of new Skyranger 35 air defense systems to Ukraine, mounted on the Leopard-1 chassis.
Read MoreDenmark accelerates F-35 fleet expansion to protect the Arctic and Greenland
New order brings Denmark’s total fifth-generation aircraft to 43
Read MoreRussia reveals interception of Ukrainian kamikaze drones in long-range attack
Russia has released unprecedented footage showing an air defense drone intercepting and destroying Ukrainian “kamikaze” drones used in long-range attacks.
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