July 13, 2025 Military Aviation News

Poland launches fighter jets amid Russian airstrike on Ukraine

07/13/2025

Poland on Saturday scrambled fighter jets in response to Russian military aircraft near its border with Ukraine. "Attention. Due to the activity of long-range aviation of the Russian Federation, conducting strikes on targets located, among others, in western Ukraine, Polish and allied aviation have begun operations in Polish airspace," the Operational Command of the Polish Armed Forces said on X.

Russian fighter jet exports have collapsed: Here’s why its biggest customers have walked away

07/13/2025

Once a dominant force in global arms sales, Russian fighter jet exports are now in sharp decline. Decades after inheriting the Soviet Union’s military aerospace industry, Russia is seeing its traditional markets vanish. A mix of Western sanctions, the war in Ukraine, and rising competition from China and others has driven a collapse in exports and cast serious doubt over Russia’s long-term role in the global fighter aircraft market.

China’s Secret J-35 Stealth Fighter Factory Revealed On State TV

07/13/2025

China’s state-run CCTV network has provided the world with its first glimpse inside the secretive Shenyang Aircraft Corporation (SAC) production facilities, where the J-35 was spotted. During a segment focused on the new catapult-capable J-15T carrier fighter, two J-35 stealth fighters were prominently visible in the background.

Major opportunity for U.S. industry: Canada weighs combat drones to support F-35 fleet

07/13/2025

Canada's Department of National Defence is examining the potential addition of uncrewed combat aircraft to support its incoming fleet of F-35 fighter jets. Newly obtained documents reveal that officials are researching various options for acquiring this emerging technology.

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