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NATO air defences scrambled again after 4 Russian fighter jets spark alarm

12/01/2025

NATO has once again been forced into action after four Russian fighter jets sparked an urgent response near the border with Poland. The MiG-31 aircraft flew towards Russia's western border, Bild am Sonntag reported, citing NATO sources. Poland and Germany both placed their air defence systems on high alert.

Czech F-35 programme progresses with joint Pardubice training involving U.S. Air Force instructors

Training for the Czech Republic’s future F-35 pilots moved forward last week as members of the 211th Tactical Squadron completed simulator exercises at the Tactical Simulation Centre in Pardubice. The sessions ran from 10 to 14 November and included instructors from the United States Air Force who specialise in the fifth-generation aircraft.

YES To Su-57, NO To GCAP! India’s Acquisition Of Russian Stealth Jets May Hinge On Adversary’s 5th-Gen Plans

Russia’s Su-57 “Felon” fifth-generation stealth-fighter once again enthralled the spectators at the recent Dubai air show. As India prepares to host Putin, defence cooperation has moved to the centre. Expectations around Putin’s visit are high. S-400 is expected to be the star point of discussion. There could be some discussions on Su-57 collaboration as well.

Philippines eyes acquiring most advanced South Korea fighter jet

The Philippines is eyeing the acquisition of the most advanced fighter jet made by South Korea, the KF-21. An official of Korea Aerospace Industries told The STAR that KAI is in talks with the Department of National Defense and Philippine Air Force for the procurement of the 4.5-generation fighter jets for the PAF.

Turkish fighter-like drone hits jet-powered target

Baykar’s KIZILELMA unmanned combat aircraft has achieved a breakthrough moment in aviation, completing the world’s first confirmed shoot-down of a jet-powered target using a beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile. The test, conducted over Sinop, took place before the UCAV has even entered operational service.

Russian Tu-22M3 Bombers Armed With Supersonic Missiles Buzz NATO Airspace

Russia conducted a high-visibility patrol over the Baltic Sea involving Tu-22M3 long-range bombers armed with Kh-32 supersonic cruise missiles, according to the Russian Ministry of Defense on November 27. The aircraft were accompanied by Su-35S and Su-27 fighter jets throughout the more than five-hour flight in international airspace.

Brazilian Air Force fires first Meteor air-to-air missile from Saab Gripen fighter jet

On November 27, 2025, the Brazilian Air Force performed the first live launch of the Meteor beyond-visual-range (BVR) air-to-air missile from a Saab F-39E Gripen. The test, made during the EXTEC BVR-X exercise near Natal Air Base, was conducted in a scenario designed to test the missile and the fighter jet against high-speed aerial targets in conditions intended to reproduce complex operational environments.

Baykar’s KIZILELMA achieves virtual F-16 strike in major test of Turkish unmanned fighter

Baykar Technologies has announced a major milestone for Türkiye’s first unmanned fighter aircraft, Bayraktar KIZILELMA, which achieved a direct virtual hit on a Turkish Air Force F-16 during a simulated firing test. The trial took place on 19 November 2025 over Tekirdag, with two F-16s participating in the scenario.

Saab delivers eleventh Gripen E fighter to Brazilian Air Force as binational programme advances

Saab has delivered another F-39E Gripen to the Brazilian Air Force, with aircraft 4111 landing at Anápolis Air Base at 10:26 on 19 November after a one-hour and three-minute flight from Navegantes. The jet, piloted by Major Thiago Camargo, is now the eleventh Gripen to arrive in Brazil.

F-35 Crushed Gripen-E Jets In Leaked Canadian Military Test; Saab’s New Campaign Runs Into Bitter Reality

Ukrainian pilot says his French Mirage 2000 fighter has a 98% kill rate against Russian drones and missiles

As General Caine flies out, 2 US military aircraft reportedly touch down in Tobago

French Mirage 2000 fighter jet shown in action in Ukrainian skies

Why No One Touched The F-35 Fighters Escorting B-2 Stealth Bombers Over Iran

U.S. Air Guard gets new advanced Eagle fighter jet

Dassault and Thales to develop AI for crewed and uncrewed combat aircraft

Chinese Drone Incursion Prompts Japanese Fighter Jet Scramble Near Yonaguni Island

A German Factory Is Now Building Its First F-35A Fighter Jet

Saudi Arabia in talks with General Atomics for up to 200 Gambit Collaborative Combat Aircraft

Defense chiefs of Japan, UK, Italy discuss joint development of fighter aircraft