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Polish MiG-29s to Ukraine
War in Ukraine

Poland Confirms Plan to Transfer All MiG-29s to Ukraine

Poland has decided to transfer its remaining MiG-29s to Ukraine, with talks underway for the delivery of the first batch, in exchange for know-how on drone technology. The Polish government…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
January 17, 2026
Poland new AEW&C
Military Aviation

New AEW&C Program on the Horizon for Poland as Leaders Highlight Issues with Saab 340s

In interviews to Defence 24, Deputy General Commander Maj. Gen. Ireneusz Nowak pointed to the need for a new AEW&C platform, given the limited remaining lifespan of the Saab 340s.…

Parth Satam Parth Satam
January 17, 2026
Be-200
Russia

Italian Eurofighters Intercept Rare Russian Navy Be-200 Flying Boat Over the Baltic

The Russian Navy operates just a handful of multirole jet-powered amphibious flying boats. One was intercepted by the Italian Air Force F-2000s over the Baltic Sea. On Jan. 16, 2026,…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
January 16, 2026
European Militaries Deploy to Greenland
Military Aviation

European Militaries Deploy to Greenland Amidst Trump’s Demands for Annexation and Tariff Threats

European NATO Allies dispatched troops to reinforce Greenland, following the increased rhetoric by U.S. President Trump towards annexation. In the face of United States President Donald J. Trump’s rhetoric towards…

James Gray James Gray
January 16, 2026
Drones

Proteus Autonomous Helicopter Completes Maiden Flight

The UK's first full-size autonomous helicopter, produced by Leonardo, has taken flight for the first time from the National Drone Hub facility at Predannack Airfield. The Proteus, developed by Leonardo…

Kai Greet Kai Greet
January 16, 2026
KF-21 flight test completion
Military Aviation

KF-21 Boramae Completes Flight Tests Ahead of Schedule

South Korea confirms the completion of the KF-21 Boramae flight test program after 1,600 sorties, paving the way for ROKAF deliveries and Block 2 development. South Korea’s indigenous KF-21 Boramae…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
January 16, 2026
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