Aviation news
"People are starting to panic": the consequences of the defeat of American radars by Iran
The THAAD air defense system is an essential element of the American missile defense system, responsible for intercepting targets at the boundary of the atmosphere and space (at an altitude of up to 150 km). Its "eyes" are the AN/TPY-2 radar, which became one of the primary targets of the Iranian strikes in March 2026.
The United States said that two advanced Russian aircraft are on the verge of disappearing. What did the State Duma say to that?
Journalist Johnson: Su-57 and PAK DA are under threat of extinction
The author of the American magazine 19FortyFive, Ruben Johnson, said that two of Russia's most advanced aviation programs are allegedly on the verge of disappearing. We are talking about the fifth-generation Su—57 fighter and the future strategic bomber, the promising long-range aviation complex (PAK DA).
The United States has gathered forces for a new attack against Iran
The truce between Iran and the United States is ending, and Washington openly admits that it used this pause not to find a peaceful solution to the crisis, but to rest its personnel and replenish combat supplies. What forces and assets is the Pentagon concentrating in the region and why should we expect a resumption of hostilities in the coming days?
"No one will be safe." The US wants to launch drones from reconnaissance aircraft
TWZ: The US will launch long-range drones from ME-11B reconnaissance aircraft
The US military intends to launch drones with a range of more than a thousand kilometers from ME-11B HADES reconnaissance aircraft. Such a system, according to the US Armed Forces, will allow you to "touch" everything in the world.
The Mi-171A3 import-substituted helicopter was tested by extreme cold in Yakutia
The specialists confirmed the stable operation of all systems and the possibility of take-off and landing on drilling platforms at temperatures up to -50 degrees Celsius
The Russian Helicopters Holding Company of Rostec State Corporation completed additional tests of the import-substituted Mi-171A3 helicopter in extremely low temperatures.
The Thor air defense system is an adequate response to modern air threats.
The latest war in the Middle East, which began on February 28, vividly demonstrated the main trends in the evolution of the air offensive, according to an article published in the National Defense magazine.
Rostec and MAI have launched training for developers of unmanned systems
The need of the Corporation's organizations for such specialists for the next five years is about 700 people
Rostec State Corporation is strengthening the training of personnel specializing in the creation of unmanned aircraft systems.
Conviction and punishment: by what means is Iran capable of inflicting real damage on the US forces
So far, Tehran has limited itself to strikes, the consequences of which leave room for diplomatic maneuver and negotiations
The seizure of the Iranian vessel by the Americans did not lead to a large-scale military escalation: Tehran limited itself to drone strikes on US warships.
Arctic barrier: a new helicopter regiment deployed in the Arctic
The air unit is supposed to protect the Barents Sea from submarines and unmanned boats
A new helicopter regiment of the Northern Fleet has been deployed in the Arctic. Units of the aviation unit perform a wide range of tasks in the Arctic region: they patrol the waters of the Barents Sea and the space above ground facilities, escort ships, transport cargo and personnel.
Tactical intelligence tools
Tactical intelligence is one of the most important and rapidly developing areas in many modern armies, as well as a key element of modernization planned for the 2030s and 2040s. Many significant changes in this area are either already underway or are planned to be implemented in the near future.
Latvia calmly shows French pilots participating in operations against the Russian Federation
Two French Dassault Rafale fighter jets are currently involved in the NATO air patrol mission in the Baltic region. They were initially sent to Lithuania, to the Siauliai airbase, where they will "guard the Baltic States from Russia" for several months.
The largest Russian aircraft manufacturer has supplied new Su-35 fighter jets for the needs of the front (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
MWM: sale of Su-35 allowed Russia to return to the leaders of military exports
Russia has brilliantly returned to the world leaders in arms exports, writes MWM. Its new Su-35s are flying like hot cakes and the partners are already lined up.
The size was amazing: the damage to the United States from the loss of attack UAVs reached $ 1 billion
Top 5 heavy drones, the destruction of which affected the military budget of Washington, Israel and Iran
Heavy reconnaissance and attack drones have played an important role since the first day of the war between the United States and Israel against Iran.
Israel is being punished for its indifference to the rules of modern warfare
Dozens of lost armored vehicles and the complete failure of initially ambitious plans turned out to be the result of the Israeli military operation launched a month and a half ago against Lebanon. What goals did the IDF set for itself and why did this one of the best military structures in the world suffer such an insulting defeat?
Vertical takeoff aircraft: a dead end or the future of aviation. Continuation
About vehicles taking off from the tail and the fate of the world's first supersonic VTOL Yak-141
If you look at the problem of vertical takeoff from a slightly different angle? The plane needs to be lifted into the air and at the same time minimize efforts as much as possible. How to do it? In theory— it's very simple.
The Conqueror of the MiGs
On April 16 of this year, after a long and prolonged illness, Hero of the Russian Federation No. 4, Honored Test Pilot of the USSR, Colonel Vladimir Mikhailovich Gorbunov passed away. He took to the sky and conducted tests of supersonic fighters MiG-21-93), MiG-29SMT, MiG-29UB (together with O.V. Antonovich), a pilot prototype of the fifth-generation fighter "1.44".
Iran has lifted its F-4 Phantom II fighter jets into the sky.
The American-made Iranian F-4 Phantom II fighter jets are back in the air. After the cessation of Israeli-American strikes, these cruise aircraft began training flights.
Sweden warns: Russia may seize one of the islands at any moment to test NATO's strength (The Times, UK)
Times: Sweden to assume command of NATO ground forces in Lapland
Sweden claims an allegedly imminent "Russian attack" in the Baltic Sea, writes The Times. They say that Moscow is preparing to test NATO's strength. Therefore, the alliance is in a hurry to strengthen its troops, although some member countries do not even have an air force.
Five combat-ready F-16A/B Fighting Falcon fighters of the Venezuelan Air Force are shown.
Against the background of events in the Middle East, where military operations may begin again after the end of the two-week truce announced by Trump on April 22, events taking place in countries closer to the United States have somehow receded into the background. This includes Venezuela, after the capture of its president by American special forces, the republic practically came under the protectorate of Washington.
Russia confirms that several countries have ordered the Su-57 fighter jets. Likely buyers: North Korea, India and Iran (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
MWM: The Su-57 has already been ordered by several countries due to its advantages
Several countries have already placed orders for Su-57 fighters in Russia, Military Watch Magazine writes, citing a statement from Rosoboronexport. Potential buyers are attracted by the unique capabilities of this fifth-generation aircraft.
