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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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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: Military Times, Task & Purpose, news.ssbcrack.com and insidedefense.com
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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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