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Russia deploys attack aircraft in occupied Crimea

The aircraft were deployed allegedly for exercises over the Black Sea.

15:54, 17.04.2021

Russia hands fighter jets to its unexperienced mercenaries in Libya

U.S. military officials have characterized the presence of Russian weapons in Libya as a potential threat to NATO.

13:00, 20.06.2020

Two U.S. bombers fly over Ukraine in integration with Ukrainian fighter jets (Photo)

The flight also included integration and interoperability training with Polish F-16s and MiG-29s and Romanian F-16s and MiG-21s.

21:59, 29.05.2020

U.S. accuses Russia of sending jets to Libya

Russian military aircraft are likely to provide close air support and offensive fires for the Wagner Group PMC that is supporting the Libyan National Army's fight, the report states.

15:40, 27.05.2020

Security operatives in Ukraine foil attempt to smuggle Su25 fighter jet components to Russia

The parts had been stolen from Ukrainian military bases, the investigation says.

18:40, 18.12.2019

Russia sought to build air base in Belarus in exchange for fighter jets

Minsk has turned down Moscow's offer, saying a new Russian base "will not address issues of Belarusian air force development."

12:00, 14.11.2019

Turkey denies reports on plans to buy Russian Su-35 fighter jets

The top defense official says Turkey remains a U.S. partner on F-35 development.

12:45, 30.10.2019

Turkey, Russia could launch joint production of fighter jets, air defense systems

Putin and Erdogan met near Moscow at MAKS 2019 Airshow.

22:30, 27.08.2019

Turkey mulling purchases of Russian Su-35 fighter jets – media

Ankara has not yet provided official comments on the possible deal.

12:20, 12.08.2019

RFE/RL: Bulgaria gives final green light to biggest military acquisition since fall of communism

The eight F-16 jets are expected to be delivered to Bulgaria in 2023 and 2024 to replace the Bulgarian Air Force’s fleet of Soviet-built MiG-29s.

22:57, 31.07.2019

Russia offers Turkey its Su-35 instead of U.S. F-35 fighter jets – media

Turkey is being removed from the U.S. F-35 fighter jet program after Ankara began accepting delivery of an advanced Russian missile defense system last week.

22:55, 18.07.2019

Turkey has to make a choice on missile purchase: U.S. NATO envoy

U.S. officials see Ankara's purchase of the missile system as a pivot toward warmer ties with Moscow.

11:00, 05.06.2019

U.S. State Department OKs possible sale of F-16 fighters to Bulgaria – media

The prime contractor will be Lockheed Martin Corp.

10:49, 04.06.2019

NATO fighter jets to conduct training flights in Estonian airspace

Since late August of 2018, German fighter jets have been guarding the skies over the Baltic countries.

21:05, 10.02.2019

Two Su-34 jets collide mid-air in Russia's Far East – media

A search and rescue operation is underway why the fate of the crew remains unclear.

09:40, 18.01.2019

Over dozen Russian fighter jets land at Belbek air base in occupied Crimea – media

According to Russian media, Commander of the Russian Southern Military District's Air Force and Air Defense Army Viktor Sevostyanov has arrived there by one of the planes.

21:05, 22.12.2018

U.S. sanctions China for buying Russian fighter jets, missiles – media

The sanctions are related to China's purchase of 10 SU-35 combat aircraft in 2017 and S-400 surface-to-air missile system-related equipment in 2018, the State Department said.

11:16, 21.09.2018

U.S. fighters escort Russian bombers over Bering Sea – media

The Russian Defense Ministry on September 7 confirmed the incident.

16:20, 07.09.2018

NATO fighter jets scramble eight times to intercept Russia aircraft over Baltic Sea

On June 5, NATO fighter aircraft were scrambled four times to intercept Russian military aircraft in international airspace over the Baltic Sea.

23:33, 11.06.2018

RAF Typhoon fighters to patrol airspace over Black Sea

Such air policing missions ensure the Alliance would be able to rapidly and efficiently tackle any potential aggression or threat.

17:55, 01.05.2018

Russian war pilots to practice landing on highway near Ukraine border

The air task unit of the Fourth Air and Air Defense Forces Command has kicked off this year’s first training missions at the Kuban and Rostov regional airports where pilots will train to land on a Rostov Region highway, Southern Military District Spokesman Vadim Astafyev told TASS on Friday.

19:10, 16.01.2018

Seven U.S. fighter jets land in Lithuania as Washington boosts air policing mission ahead of Zapad drills

The United States has boosted the Baltic air policing mission as Russian and Belarus prepare to hold their joint large-scale military exercise Zapad (West) next month, Leta news agency reported citing BNS.

23:30, 29.08.2017