UAV Development & Drone Programs   Airports   Accident   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
The War Zone • Thomas Newdick

First Russian MiG-29 Claimed Destroyed in Ukraine — Questions Over Presence at Crimean Kacha Airfield

The War Zone reports: There remain questions about what a MiG-29 was doing on the Crimean airfield of Kacha, which is not equipped for fighter operations. There remain questions about what the MiG-29 was doing on the Crimean airfield of Kacha, which is not equipped for fighter operations.

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Last Updated: Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, 2:05 PM PST

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North America   Military Aircraft Procurement   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation  
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The War Zone • Howard Altman

Navy Releases Investigation Findings into F/A-18 Super Hornet Shot Down by Cruiser and Other Incidents During Truman Combat Cruise

By The War Zone: The Navy has also released its conclusions on investigations into other F/A-18 losses and a collision during the Truman's problem-plagued combat cruise.

Also: Navy Times, Military Times, Task & Purpose, Associated Press and 3 more
2025-12-04T10:42:48.284060-08:00
Europe   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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Reuters • Sabine Siebold

Germany deploys five Eurofighters and 150 personnel to Malbork to bolster Polish airspace after Russian drone incursions

By Reuters: Germany has deployed five Eurofighter jets and some 150 military personnel to the Polish town of Malbork to help secure the country's airspace, the German air force said on Thursday, in response to Russian drone incursions in September.

Also: Aviation24 and defence-industry.eu
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Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Policy & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
Breaking Defense • Jahara Matisek

Designing an Allied Air Command for Ukraine: A blueprint for post-ceasefire air deterrence

By Breaking Defense: ![](https://breakingdefense.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/10/gripen-ukraine-e1761155013547-300x169.jpg) How to design a credible air deterrent for Ukraine after a ceasefire If a ceasefire in Ukraine happens, the European Union should lead the creation of an Allied Air Command for Ukraine (AAC-U), write Dave Deptula and Jahara Matisek.

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