Sweden’s air readiness carried out two interception operations on Friday with JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets after Russian military aircraft were detected over the Baltic Sea, in areas close to Swedish airspace.
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Germany reveals Cobra 600 drone capable of extending the range of the IRIS-T missile
German arms manufacturer Diehl Defence has unveiled the Cobra 600, a new jet-powered interceptor drone that uses the IRIS-T missile to significantly extend the reach of ground-based air defense systems.
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Video: French Rafale intercepts six Russian aircraft during NATO mission in the Baltic
French Rafale fighter jets were scrambled from Šiauliai Air Base in Lithuania to escort Russian aircraft operating in NATO’s area of responsibility over the Baltic Sea.
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French Rafales intercept two Russian Su-24Ms in Baltic airspace
Rafale fighter jets from the French Air and Space Force intercepted and escorted two Russian Su-24M bombers after the aircraft entered the airspace of the Baltic states, according to the General Staff of the French Armed Forces.
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Civil aircraft enters restricted airspace and is intercepted by F-16 in Palm Beach
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) scrambled F-16 fighter jets after a general aviation aircraft violated a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) over Palm Beach, Florida, on March 29, 2026.
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Japan scrambles fighter jets after flight of two Russian Tu-142 aircraft between the Pacific and the Sea of Japan
Russian maritime patrol aircraft were monitored by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force during another surveillance and rapid response mission around the archipelago.
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Poland deploys MiG-29 and intercepts unidentified Russian aircraft over the Baltic Sea
Polish Air Force fighters were scrambled to intercept a Russian reconnaissance aircraft over the Baltic Sea, in another episode highlighting ongoing tensions in European airspace.
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Uruguayan Air Force presents new Embraer A-29 Super Tucano aircraft
During a ceremony held on February 24, 2026, the Uruguayan Air Force (FAU) officially presented the first two A-29 Super Tucano aircraft acquired under a fleet renewal program aimed at strengthening airspace control and protecting national borders.
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Norwegian F-35 fighter jets intercept Russian Tu-95 bombers over the Barents Sea
Two F-35 fighter jets from the Royal Norwegian Air Force scrambled at high alert from Evenes Air Station in northern Norway to intercept Russian military aircraft operating in international airspace over the Barents Sea.
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Saab delivers first of four additional Gripen jets to Hungary
Saab has completed the assembly of the first of four additional JAS 39C Gripen fighter jets destined for the Hungarian Air Force, gradually expanding the country’s air capabilities amid growing geopolitical sensitivity on Europe’s eastern flank.
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Norwegian F-35 fighter jets intercept Russian Tu-142 aircraft over the Norwegian Sea
Two F-35A Lightning II fighter jets on a Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) mission took off from Evenes Air Base on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, to identify a Russian aircraft flying near the coast of Norway.
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Japan conducts emergency scrambles following Chinese air activity in the East China Sea
Japan’s Ministry of Defense released information on January 5, 2026, regarding emergency scrambles carried out by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) on December 29 and 30, due to the risk of airspace violations in the East China Sea and the Pacific Ocean.
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