Rheinmetall to supply LUNA NG reconnaissance drones to Ukraine
Rheinmetall is set to deliver its LUNA NG reconnaissance drone system to Ukraine, the German manufacturer announced on…
War in Ukraine
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Stay informed about the aviation-related aspects and impacts of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Russian Navy helicopter intercepts cargo ship in the Black Sea
The Russian Ministry of Defense announced on August 13, 2023, that the cargo ship Sukru Okan had been…
Will Germany deliver Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine?
After facing an initial dismissal from the German Federal Ministry of Defense (BMVg) the prospect of delivering Taurus…
Titanium: How war has reshuffled supply of a key aerospace material
An essential component of modern aircraft making is the element Titanium, chemical symbol Ti. From sections of the fuselage…
Russia launches missile attack on Odesa port infrastructure
Russia launched a missile attack on the Odesa region on July 26, 2023, targeting port infrastructure. The attack occurred…
Ukraine adds Emirates President Tim Clark to International Sponsors of War list
The Ukrainian National Agency on Corruption Prevention (Національне агентство з питань запобігання корупції, NACP) had added Emirates president…
Drone attacks target Moscow one day after Russian strikes on Odesa
The Russian Defense Ministry announced on July 25, 2023, having intercepted a new attack of Ukrainian drones in…
O’Leary’s Kyiv visit: Ryanair will base 30 Boeing 737 MAXs in Ukraine
Ryanair announced that it would invest $3 billion into Ukraine after its war with Russia ends. The low-cost carrier…
Ukraine accuses Russia of ‘deliberately targeting’ grain export infrastructure
In a night assault on July 19, 2023, Russian forces launched a series of missile attacks on Ukraine…
Taiwan denies donating decommissioned Hawk air defense missiles to Ukraine
Taiwan’s Minister of National Defense Chiu Kuo-cheng addressed rumors regarding the transfer of decommissioned Hawk anti-aircraft missiles to…
Eleven nations form coalition to train the Ukrainian Air Force pilots to fly the F-16
During the NATO summit in Vilnius, Lithuania on July 11, 2023, eleven partner states signed a Memorandum outlining…
President Macron commits to delivering SCALP long-range missiles to Ukraine
During the NATO summit in Vilnius, Lithuania on July 11, 2023, French President Emmanuel Macron announced that France…
Video shows Russian air defense system failing to intercept Storm Shadow missile
A video emerged on social media showing a confrontation between the Pantsir-S1 air defense system and the Storm…
Denmark to retire F-16s sooner and pave way for Ukraine donation: MoD
Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen made a significant announcement regarding the retirement of the F-16 fighter jets…
Wagner forces shoot down Russian aircraft: a summary
The brief insurrection of the Wagner mercenaries on June 24, 2023, and the ensuing stand-off with Russian regular forces…
Canada seizes Russian Antonov An-124 at Toronto Airport
The Government of Canada has ordered the seizure of a Russian-registered cargo aircraft grounded at Toronto Pearson Airport,…
Senators propose ban on FAA using Chinese, Russian and Iranian drones
Two United States (US) Senators have proposed a bill that would prohibit the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) from…
Turkey’s Southwind Airlines banned from operating 737 MAX into Russia: report
Turkey-based Southwind Airlines has been prohibited from flying its Boeing 737 MAX aircraft into Russia. According to the Russian…