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The War ZoneThomas Newdick

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

By The War Zone: 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.

2025-12-04T13:06:04.822506-08:00
ReutersSabine 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.

2025-12-04T07:48:24.182744-08:00
FlightGlobalCraig Hoyle

MBDA’s Meteor BVRAAM inches toward flight trials on F-35A after successful integration tests

By FlightGlobal: MBDA's Meteor beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile has moved a step closer to commencing flight trials with the Lockheed Martin F-35A, following a recent integration test activity.

2025-12-04T02:24:08.637341-08:00