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NORAD detected and tracked two Tu-95s, two Su-35s, and one A-50 operating in the Alaskan ADIZ on Feb. 19, 2026. It dispatched two F-16s, two F-35s, one E-3, and four KC-135s to intercept, positively identify, and escort them until they departed; the aircraft remained in international airspace and did not enter U.S. or Canadian sovereign airspace. NORAD said the activity is routine and not a threat.
Israeli fighter jets intercepted and escorted a Wizz Air flight from London Luton to Ben-Gurion after a security concern involving a passenger who allegedly changed a WiFi name to 'terrorist'; the threat was lifted and the plane landed safely with no injuries.
Saab proposes a Gripen production hub in Canada large enough to supply the Canadian Air Force and export customers, with initial aircraft built in Sweden and later in Canada to reach about 36 planes per year. Ottawa is reviewing a mixed F-35/Gripen fleet after committing to 88 jets (16 ordered). Saab has touted up to 10,000 Canadian jobs and pledged local sustainment with Canadian partners, and signaled potential orders from Ukraine if the facility is established; the plan aligns with the company’s push for a "Made-in-Canada Fighter".
Poland scrambled fighter jets and activated air defense systems in response to a massive Russian attack on Ukraine, which led to temporary airport closures and coordinated efforts with allied forces, including US, Spanish, and Dutch units, to protect Polish airspace.
Sweden is progressing in negotiations to help fund Ukraine's potential purchase of up to 150 Gripen E fighter jets, possibly through export credits, aid, and frozen Russian assets, with some European countries potentially contributing to the financing.
The UK signed an £8 billion deal to sell 20 Typhoon fighter jets to Turkey, marking its largest fighter-jet deal in nearly two decades and signaling NATO unity to Russia. The agreement aims to strengthen UK-Turkey relations, boost defense exports, and reduce Turkey's reliance on US military technology amid strained US-Turkey relations. The deal also reflects broader UK efforts to enhance economic growth and strategic partnerships.
Ukraine has decided to acquire 120-150 Saab Gripen fighters to modernize its air force, citing the aircraft's suitability for dispersed operations, advanced electronic warfare capabilities, and lower costs. The transition will take several years and involve significant training and infrastructure adjustments, but it promises a substantial boost to Ukraine's air power amid ongoing conflict.
Ukraine is moving closer to acquiring up to 150 Swedish Gripen E fighter jets, with the first deliveries potentially starting within three years, enhancing Ukraine's aerial capabilities amid ongoing conflict.
Ukraine is close to acquiring up to 150 Swedish-made Gripen fighter jets through a letter of intent with Sweden, aiming to modernize its air force and better defend against Russian threats. The Gripen E, an advanced fourth-generation aircraft, is considered ideal for Ukraine's needs due to its operational flexibility, survivability, and interoperability with NATO, although funding remains uncertain.
The article traces the evolution of fighter jets over 80 years, highlighting key innovations from the first jet fighters to upcoming sixth-generation aircraft that will feature advanced technologies like adaptive engines and autonomous systems, promising to revolutionize air combat and strategic military capabilities.
U.S. fighter jets intercepted four Russian warplanes near Alaska in international airspace, as part of routine surveillance, amid ongoing Russian military activity in the region, which has raised concerns but has not entered U.S. or Canadian sovereign airspace.
UK fighter jets flew over Poland as part of NATO's Operation Eastern Sentry to bolster eastern defenses following Russian drone violations of Polish airspace, marking a significant escalation in tensions and NATO's response to Russian military activities in the region.
UK fighter jets have conducted their first NATO air defense mission over Poland in response to recent Russian incursions into Polish airspace, demonstrating NATO's commitment to defending its eastern flank amid heightened tensions in Europe.
The U.S. is deploying 10 F-35 fighter jets to Puerto Rico to target drug cartels, amid rising tensions with Venezuela over drug trafficking and recent military show of force actions in the region, as part of broader efforts to combat drug-related threats.
Venezuelan F-16 fighter jets flew over the USS Jason Dunham in a show of force amid rising tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela, as U.S. warships are deployed to combat drug cartels and narco-terrorism linked to Venezuela, with accusations and denials exchanged between the U.S. and Venezuelan governments.