President Macron commits to delivering SCALP long-range missiles to Ukraine
During the NATO summit in Vilnius, Lithuania on July 11, 2023, French President Emmanuel Macron announced that France…
War in Ukraine
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Stay informed about the aviation-related aspects and impacts of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Video shows Russian air defense system failing to intercept Storm Shadow missile
A video emerged on social media showing a confrontation between the Pantsir-S1 air defense system and the Storm…
Denmark to retire F-16s sooner and pave way for Ukraine donation: MoD
Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen made a significant announcement regarding the retirement of the F-16 fighter jets…
Wagner forces shoot down Russian aircraft: a summary
The brief insurrection of the Wagner mercenaries on June 24, 2023, and the ensuing stand-off with Russian regular forces…
Canada seizes Russian Antonov An-124 at Toronto Airport
The Government of Canada has ordered the seizure of a Russian-registered cargo aircraft grounded at Toronto Pearson Airport,…
Senators propose ban on FAA using Chinese, Russian and Iranian drones
Two United States (US) Senators have proposed a bill that would prohibit the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) from…
Turkey’s Southwind Airlines banned from operating 737 MAX into Russia: report
Turkey-based Southwind Airlines has been prohibited from flying its Boeing 737 MAX aircraft into Russia. According to the Russian…
Russian loitering munition target Ukrainian IRIS-T air defense system: video
A Russian loitering munition recently targeted a Hensoldt TRML-4D air surveillance radar, a crucial component of Ukraine’s IRIS-T…
Air raid alert sounds in Ukraine as multiple Kinzhal-carrier MiG-31Ks take flight
An air raid alert was briefly triggered all over Ukraine after several MiG-31K aircraft, capable of carrying Kh-47M2…
Ukraine calls Russia a ‘terrorist state’ over the downing of MH17
Ukraine called Russia a “terrorist state” at the United Nations (UN) International Court of Justice (ICJ) as hearings…
Russia accuses Ukraine of multiple drone attacks in Moscow
Russia has accused Ukraine of multiple drone attacks in Moscow, describing the assault as an “act of terrorism”. …
Update – Kyiv, again, under air attack
On May 29, 2023, and following a series of massed drone attacks over the preceding weekend, most of…
Pentagon confirms Patriot system damaged in Kyiv fixed and operational
The United States Department of Defense confirmed that one of the two Patriot air defense systems operational in…
Did Ukraine bring down Russian fighter jets using Patriot missiles?
Ukraine has reportedly used the Patriot air defense system to shoot down at least one Russian fighter. The information,…
Germany declines to participate in Ukraine jet alliance
Germany has declined to participate in the international coalition agreement to provide Ukraine with F-16 fighter jets or…
US unwilling to see Ukrainian pilots train on F-16 despite Europe’s readiness
While several leaders in Europe have expressed their eagerness to deliver F-16s fighters and train pilots from Ukraine…
US arrests two Russians for allegedly smuggling aircraft parts into Russia
The United States (US) Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced that it has arrested two Russian individuals over…
Patriot air defense system damaged in Kyiv remains operational: report
US officials confirmed a Patriot air defense system was damaged but remains operational after an intense Russian missile…