Russian Su-57 Evolves into Ukrainian Drone Interceptor
Moscow delivers upgraded Su-57s while the stealth fighter adopts an external configuration designed to intercept drones and cruise missiles. In Summary On September 24, 2026, […]
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The Ghost MiG-23 That Crossed Europe Without a Pilot
In 1989, an abandoned Soviet MiG-23 flew over 900 km on its own before crashing into a home in Belgium. In Summary On July 4, […]
Russia is Secretly Helping Iran Develop Supersonic Missiles
Leaks reveal Program C430L, through which Moscow is transferring key expertise on supersonic cruise missiles to Tehran. In Summary A Financial Times investigation reveals the […]
The Su-57D Becomes Russia’s Laboratory for Future Air Combat
Russia is testing the two-seater Su-57D to command drones and prepare for 6th-generation air combat, despite the war and sanctions. Summary The Su-57D marks a […]
Russia Is Transforming the Yak-130M into a Ukrainian Drone Hunter
The Yak-130M is becoming a light anti-drone fighter. Moscow is looking to protect its territory without committing its valuable Su-57s and Su-35s. In Summary Russia […]
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 […]
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 […]