Russia is upgrading factories and restoring supplier networks to support Tu-160M strategic bomber production.
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Russia has equipped its Geran-4 and Geran-5 attack drones with the new Susanin optical navigation system, designed to help them navigate despite electronic jamming
India’s IAF chief says the US made no formal F-35 offer, raising questions about stealth fighters and India’s AMCA plans.
UAE missions used Aviacon Zitotrans, a sanctioned Russian cargo airline, linking flights to military logistics in Africa
A Russian Tu-95 strategic bomber crashed during a training flight near the village of Krasnoyarovo in the Far Eastern Amur region on September 29, killing six of the seven crew members aboard.
In 2026, the global balance of air power continues to reflect both historic military dominance and rapid modernisation efforts, particularly across Asia.
In 2026, total military aircraft numbers continue to highlight which countries possess the most expansive and versatile aerial forces.
Russia is developing a €180 million Aurus aircraft factory in Ulyanovsk to assemble, test and maintain a new family of Russian aircraft. The program is based on the Tupolev Tu-324 and includes plans for a 19-seat VIP business jet with a range of up to 7,000 kilometers, alongside a larger 64-seat passenger version.
Florida resident and Russian national Alexander Mamonov was convicted on 12 federal charges over an alleged scheme to illegally export more than $900,000 in U.S. aircraft parts to Russia and Aeroflot.
A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III (U.S. Air Force, no IATA code) flew from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Moscow Vnukovo International Airport (VKO), an unusually direct military movement into Russia.