Su-57 Felon Crashes Near Moscow: The Flaws of a Program in Crisis
On July 23, 2026, a Su-57 Felon stealth fighter crashed in the Moscow region. The accident exposes the industrial and operational vulnerabilities of Russia’s fifth-generation […]
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Russia is fortifying its sole production facility for the Su-57 and Su-35
In Komsomolsk-na-Amure, Moscow is safeguarding production of the Su-57 and Su-35, which is now at risk from the expansion of Ukrainian air strikes. In summary […]
Russia is aligning itself with China to remain a major power
The Sino-Russian patrol on 27 June reveals genuine military cooperation, but also a growing imbalance in Beijing’s favour. In summary The strategic air patrol conducted […]
The Russian Air Force and the Strain of War: Capabilities, Losses and Operational Future
Russia is making up for some of its aerial losses, but its bombers, early-warning aircraft and maintenance capabilities are weakening after four years of war. […]
Russian Su-34s Strike Posts Directing Ukrainian Drones
Russia is deploying its Su-34s and glide bombs against drone control posts to break the network rather than targeting individual aircraft. Summary Russia is adapting […]
The Su-57 and Su-34M: The Reality Behind the Modernization of Algerian Airspace
Su-34M, Su-57, Su-30MKA: Algeria is accelerating its aerial modernization, but operational realities remain nuanced. Executive Summary Algeria is entering a new phase of aerial modernization. […]
Drones, Losses, Economy, Corruption: Where Does Ukraine Really Stand?
Locked frontlines, a strained economy, a booming drone industry, and closely monitored corruption: Ukraine is entering a period of long-term, industrial warfare. In Summary The […]
Russia Prepares Sarmat Launch Amid Explosive Climate
Russia is reportedly preparing a new test of the Sarmat nuclear missile around May 9—a move positioned between a show of force and an admission […]
Drones, the Baltics, NATO: Why Moscow Is Threatening Four Countries
Moscow is threatening Finland and the Baltic states amid Ukrainian drone strikes. A crisis that is putting NATO’s air forces under pressure. In summary Russia […]
The Russian Su-57 flies, but still fails to become a force
New batch delivered, engine still in transition, components under sanctions: why the Su-57 remains a promising fighter but is produced in dribs and drabs. In […]