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Polish Fighter Jets Intercept Russian Planes Over Baltic Sea

Two MiG-29 fighter jets from the Polish Air Force's 22nd Air Base in Malbork have intercepted a Russian aircraft flying over the Baltic Sea.

Indian Navy’s MiG-29 Combat Jets Receive Israeli Rampage Missiles: Report

The Indian Navy has increased the lethality of its MiG-29 combat jets with the integration of Israeli-made Rampage missiles.

A US Training Program Contributed to a Ukrainian Pilot’s Death. It Must Do Better

The tragic story of an Ukrainian MiG-29 pilot trained by the US being killed in combat highlights the need for reform in the US Defense Cooperation system.

Germany Approves Polish Fighter Jet Delivery to Ukraine

Germany approved a request from Poland for the re-export of five Soviet-era fighter jets to Ukraine, one of Kyiv's key requests to help repel Russia's forces. 

Poland Says Supplied Some of Pledged MiG-29s to Ukraine

Poland said it had already transferred some MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine after fellow NATO member Slovakia announced it had shipped an initial batch of its own.

Slovakia to Donate 13 MiG-29 Fighter Jets to Ukraine

Slovakia will donate 13 MiG-29 warplanes to Ukraine, becoming the second NATO member to pledge the aircraft, which the Kremlin warned would be "destroyed."

Poland to Transfer Four MiG-29 Planes to Ukraine in Coming Days

Poland's president said the EU member would deliver an initial batch of four Soviet-designed MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine soon.

Bulgaria Parliament Approves Sending Military Aid to Ukraine

Bulgaria's parliament green-lit sending military aid to Ukraine, after a previous decision to refrain from directly supplying arms to the war-torn country following Russia's invasion.

Bulgarian Government Approves $1.3B F-16 Purchase: Report

Bulgaria has reportedly approved the purchase of the second batch of eight F-16 fighters from the US for $1.30 billion.

Czech Republic, Poland to Protect Slovak Airspace

The Czech Republic and Poland will guard Slovakia's airspace as the NATO member bids farewell to its Russian-made MiG-29 planes before receiving US hardware.

Slovakia to Send MiG-29s to Ukraine as Prague Agrees to Protect its Airspace

Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala has announced the deployment of the country’s air force to patrol Slovakia's air space.

Ukraine Receives Fighter Planes, Parts to Bolster Air Force: Pentagon

Ukraine has received fighter planes and aircraft parts to bolster its air force in the face of Russia's invasion, the Pentagon said.

US Approves Sale of Eight F-16s to Bulgaria

The US Defense Department approved the sale of eight F-16s to Bulgaria, bolstering its air force as the regional threat has risen after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

US: Ukraine Needs Surface-to-Air Missiles, Not Fighter Jets

The US ruled out proposals to send MiG fighter jets to Ukraine via an American base, saying Kyiv's efforts to repel Russia would be better served by the supply of ground-based weapons.

US Calls Poland Offer of Jets for Ukraine a ‘Surprise’

The US was caught off guard when Poland announced it was prepared to provide Mig-29 fighter jets under a reported scheme that would eventually send the planes to Ukraine, a US official said.

European Nations Reject Call to Supply Combat Jets to Ukraine

Bulgaria, Poland, and Slovakia have firmly denied that they plan to supply combat jets to Ukraine amid the Russian invasion.

Dassault Likely to Display Rafale Marine Aircraft in India: Report

France’s Dassault Aviation has offered to showcase its naval Rafale aircraft in India early next year to pitch it to the country's navy.

Russia Formally Offers 21 MiG-29 Aircraft to India

Russia has presented India with an offer of 21 MiG-29 fighters that feature air-to-air refueling capacity, cutting-edge avionics, and advanced weapons.

India Approves Purchase of 33 Russian Fighter Jets

India on Thursday went ahead with finalizing its purchase of 33 Russian fighter jets in a $2.4 billion deal that included upgrades to 59 other jets that Indian Air Force already has in its inventory.

Serbia receives 4 more MiG-29 fighter jets from Belarus

Serbia has received four more MiG-29 fighter jets from Belarus, bringing its fleet to a total of 14, Serbia's Ministry of Defense said

Russia MiG-29 fighter jet crashes near Moscow

A Russian MiG-29 fighter jet crashed near Moscow

Poland grounds MiG-29 fleet after fatal crash

Poland has grounded its MiG-29 fighter jet fleet after a fatal crash near Pasłęk in the north of the country, the defense minister said.

Serbia receives 4 MiG-29 fighter jets from Belarus

Serbia has received four MiG-29 fighter jets from Belarus, Defense Minister Aleksandar Vulin said, adding that he recently had talks in Moscow about helicopters, armoured vehicles and missile defense systems.

Russia’s Mikoyan says MiG-35 multi-role fighter jet completes factory trials

Russia's Mikoyan said its MiG-35 low-cost high-function super-maneuverable multirole fighter jet has completed factory trials, paving the way for serial production to begin