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From Ex-Indian Su-30 to New Su-35 Fighter Jets: Ethiopia Acquires a Dozen of Russia’s “Super Flankers”

Ethiopia has taken delivery of the first 12 Russian Su-35 fighter jets, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced on Wednesday during a visit to Moscow. This...

Months After F-35 Shot Down Iranian Jet Over Tehran, Russia Arms Yak-130M With Missile Defense System

Just a few months after an Iranian Yak-130 was shot down by an Israeli Air Force F-35, Russia has armed its upgraded Yak-130M with...

Su-57 and MiG-35: How Russia is Using Its Best and Worst Fighter Jets To Fight Ukraine’s Drones

Russia is using fighter jets from both ends of its inventory, its most advanced fifth-generation Su-57s and the rare MiG-35s, to counter Ukraine’s long-range...

Starshield vs. Starlink: The Satellite Fight Complicating the Ukraine-Russia War and Kyiv’s Ties with the U.S.

Since Russia launched the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Starlink, and later Starshield, have become vital for Ukraine’s defense and even offensive...

Russia’s Nuclear Blackjack Returns: Tupolev Says 80% of Systems Renewed on Tu-160M Bomber

Russia's Tupolev Tu-160M, the world's largest, heaviest, and fastest strategic bomber, has become even more formidable. Its manufacturer, United Aircraft Corporation (UAC), says it has...