All articles tagged with #russian aircraft
German and Swedish fighter jets intercepted a Russian IL-20M reconnaissance plane over the Baltic Sea, amid a series of recent Russian airspace violations involving NATO countries, escalating tensions and prompting NATO consultations and protests.
NATO intercepted three Russian MiG-31 fighter jets that violated Estonian airspace over the Gulf of Finland, an incident condemned as brazen and part of escalating tensions between Russia and NATO, especially following recent drone breaches in Poland and Romania. Estonia and EU officials have called for increased political and economic pressure on Russia, which has not publicly commented on the latest incident.
NORAD intercepted a Russian aircraft in the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone for the third time in a week, with F-16 fighters dispatched to identify the aircraft, which remained in international airspace and was not considered a threat.
The article describes a French military air policing mission during the NATO summit in The Hague, highlighting the use of AWACS aircraft to secure the skies, monitor Russian aircraft, and ensure the safety of world leaders, while also discussing NATO's broader air defense strategies and future equipment upgrades.
Ukraine's SBU developed and deployed advanced long-range drones in Operation Spiderweb, successfully striking multiple Russian strategic aircraft and airfields deep within Russia, marking a significant escalation in Ukraine's covert military capabilities.
US officials estimate Ukraine's drone attack on Russian airbases destroyed about 10 of up to 20 targeted warplanes, a figure lower than Ukraine's claim, raising concerns about escalation and potential impacts on nuclear forces amid ongoing conflict.
Ukraine conducted a secret, long-range drone operation called Operation Spiderweb, destroying billions of dollars worth of Russian aircraft across multiple bases, including in Siberia, using smuggled drones launched from containers inside Russia, significantly impacting Russian air capabilities.
The Ukrainian Air Force has confirmed that a foreign-supplied Patriot air defense system was responsible for shooting down several Russian aircraft over Russian territory in May. The confirmation came from Col. Yuri Ignat, the Ukrainian Air Force spokesman, who stated that the Patriot system destroyed three Russian helicopters and two fighter jets in the Bryansk region. Ignat also highlighted the importance of Patriot batteries in defending against Russian missiles, including the Iskander and Kinzhal. The use of Patriot systems in the conflict has led to a shift in Russian aerial tactics.
U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors from Langley Air Force Base have been deployed to U.S. Central Command's area of responsibility to demonstrate the U.S.' ability to re-posture forces and deliver overwhelming power at a moment's notice. The deployment is in response to increasingly unsafe and unprofessional behavior by Russian aircraft in the region. The Raptors will integrate with coalition forces on the ground and in the air to improve security and stability in the region.