France does not rule out training Ukrainian fighter pilots
Following the footsteps of the United States and the United Kingdom, France could eventually train Ukrainian pilots to…
War in Ukraine
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Stay informed about the aviation-related aspects and impacts of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Russia to reportedly mark Ukraine invasion anniversary with massive air assault
Russian military is amassing a force of fixed-wing and rotary aircraft along the border and the frontline with…
US, France call on citizens to leave Belarus, Russia ahead of potential offensive in Ukraine
The United States and France have called on their citizens to leave Russia and Belarus, respectively, both citing…
Romania denies allegations of violation of its airspace by a Russian missile
A new wave of Russian missile strikes on Ukraine has left several cities without power, including Zaporizhzhya and…
United Kingdom to train Ukraine’s pilots ahead of fighter deliveries
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced that Ukrainian fighter pilots will be trained in the United Kingdom. The announcement…
SpaceX limits Ukraine’s ability to use Starlink to operate drones
SpaceX has restricted Ukraine’s ability to use its satellite internet service, Starlink to control its military drones. Since the…
China supplies Russia with fighter jet parts for war in Ukraine: report
A detailed report on trade between China and Russia shows Chinese companies supplying Russia with high-tech goods, including…
Ukrainian soldiers start training on the SAMP/T air defense system
While France and Italy scramble to assemble a complete Aster 30 SAMP/T [also called MAMBA – ed. note]…
Which countries want to send fighter jets to Ukraine? Here’s what we know
A Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting at Ramstein Air Base in late January 2023 ended inconclusively, with many…
Lithuania launches campaign to crowdfund air defense radars for Ukraine
Multiple Lithuanian charities launched a campaign to crowdfund several air defense radars to protect Ukrainian infrastructure from Russian…
Poland reportedly delivered MiG-29 fighters to Ukraine as ‘spare parts’
Poland has already delivered operational MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine in secret, local media has reported. Since the initial invasion…
Russian missile attack in Ukraine hits Kyiv and energy plants near Odessa
A new missile attack launched by Russia hit the southern districts of Kyiv and energy infrastructure facilities near…
Ukraine set sights on new jets; pilots train in the US: Ukrainian Air Force
Ukraine has decided which type of new combat aircraft it will acquire, has allocated funds for training on…
NATO Air Shielding: French Air Force totals 6,000 flight hours
As a reaction to the invasion of Ukraine by Russia, NATO deployed additional assets, including aircraft and air…
Italy, France finalize MAMBA air defense system delivery to Ukraine
Italy and France are finalizing the delivery of the SAMP/T [also called MAMBA – ed. note] anti-air system…
Netherlands open to supplying F-16 fighters to Ukraine if requested
The Dutch government has said it is ready to consider the delivery of F-16 fighters to Ukraine with…
Kremlin declines to comment on anti-aircraft guns placed across Moscow
Dmitry Peskov, the press secretary for Russian president Vladimir Putin’s administration, has declined to comment on the appearance…
Bulgaria denies reports of providing Su-25 jets to Ukraine
The Bulgarian Ministry of Defense has denied selling Sukhoi Su-25 attack aircraft to a third country so that…