DefenseUK releases video of dangerous Russian interception of RAF spy plane over Black SeaFootage shows Su-27 and Su-35 jets flying within meters of a British RC-135W during April incidentMay 21, 2026Read more
DefenseRussia begins flight tests of twin-seat Su-57D stealth fighterNew variant could support drone coordination missions in addition to pilot training, said UACMay 19, 2026Read more
DefenseImages suggest Russia may be testing two-seat version of Su-57 fighterConfiguration could support drone control missions similar to China’s twin-seat J-20 variantMay 19, 2026Read more
DefenseUkraine says Su-57 fighters hit in strike 1,700 km inside RussiaSatellite imagery suggests damage, but there is no independent confirmation of the attack’s impactMay 02, 2026Read more
DefenseVietnam linked to potential Su-57 fighter interestReport said Hanoi could acquire the stealth jet in the early 2030s, though no deal has been confirmedApril 25, 2026Read more
DefenseRussia cites growing interest in Su-57 exports, but confirmed customers remain unclearState exporter claims new deals at DSA-2026, but only Algeria is cited as a likely operator and details remain undisclosedApril 15, 2026Read more
DefenseSu-57 stealth fighter plant catches fire in Russia’s Far East, reports sayBlaze reportedly hit composite production workshop critical to fighter’s airframe; no official confirmation so farApril 12, 2026Read more
DefenseIndia approves $25 billion defense package including Su-30MKI upgrade programPlan includes transport aircraft, S-400 systems and drones while extending the operational life of the Indian Air Force’s frontline fighter fleetMarch 30, 2026Read more
DefenseQatar downs two Iranian Su-24 jets amid widening regional conflictDefense ministry says ballistic missiles and drones were also intercepted as air operations intensify across the GulfMarch 02, 2026Read more
DefenseRussia receives new batch of Su-57 fighters with updated onboard systems, UAC saysState-owned manufacturer says aircraft feature revised technical design and expanded weapons capabilities, but no delivery figures were disclosedFebruary 11, 2026Read more