UAC prepares initial batch of 18 aircraft for post-certification deliveries

Image appears to show Russia evaluating a loadout that trades stealth for additional air-to-air missiles, although its purpose remains unclear

Deliveries are expected to begin in 2027 as Tehran seeks to renew part of its aging rotorcraft inventory

Aircraft carrying John Healey reverted to backup navigation during return flight from Estonia in latest jamming incident near Russian territory

Configuration could support drone control missions similar to China’s twin-seat J-20 variant

Rostec chief says only one-third of flight tests are complete as domestic version replaces Western systems

Satellite imagery suggests damage, but there is no independent confirmation of the attack’s impact

Report said Hanoi could acquire the stealth jet in the early 2030s, though no deal has been confirmed

Deal follows months of dispute after Moscow initially denied responsibility for air defense incident

Mockup signals renewed ambitions after CR929 split, but key questions remain over engines, manufacturer choice and feasibility