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Poland acquired a total of 44 MiG-29s between 1989 and 2004, which consisted of 36 single-seat MiG-29 fighters and 8 MiG-29UB two-seat trainers, and, by 2024, only 14 MiG-29s remained, all scheduled for withdrawal as the FA-50 and F-35 enter service. (Picture source: Wikimedia/Julian Herzog) Poland acquired a total of 44 MiG-29s between 1989 and 2004, which consisted of 36 single-seat MiG-29 fighters and 8 MiG-29UB two-seat trainers, and, by 2024, only 14 MiG-29s remained, all scheduled for withdrawal as the FA-50 and F-35 enter service. (Picture source: Wikimedia/Julian Herzog)

Poland confirms transfer of up to 9 MiG-29 fighters to Ukraine after final technical clearance

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
As reported by TVP World on January 14, 2026, Poland has confirmed preparations to transfer up to nine MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine, with the fir...
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The Gripen and GlobalEye complement each other by pairing a fighter that conducts interception and strike tasks with a surveillance and control aircraft that extends detection range and provides commanders with a broader operational picture. (Picture source: Saab) The Gripen and GlobalEye complement each other by pairing a fighter that conducts interception and strike tasks with a surveillance and control aircraft that extends detection range and provides commanders with a broader operational picture. (Picture source: Saab)

Saab offers 72 Gripen fighters and six GlobalEye aircraft to Canada amid F-35 review

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
On January 14, 2026, CBC News reported that Saab has submitted a proposal to Canada covering 72 Gripen fighter jets and six GlobalEye airborne earl...
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Italian Eurofighter Typhoons deployed from Estonia were scrambled by NATO to safely identify a Russian Beriev Be-200 flying near monitored Baltic Sea airspace (Picture Source: NATO) Italian Eurofighter Typhoons deployed from Estonia were scrambled by NATO to safely identify a Russian Beriev Be-200 flying near monitored Baltic Sea airspace (Picture Source: NATO)

Italian Eurofighter Jets Scrambled After Rare Russian Be-200 Aircraft Approaches NATO Airspace

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
Italian Air Force Eurofighter Typhoons stationed at Ämari Air Base in Estonia were scrambled on January 16, 2026, to intercept and positively ident...
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The name Proteus refers to the shape-shifting sea god of Greek mythology, chosen to reflect the helicopter’s modular design and its ability to adapt to multiple maritime missions and roles through reconfigurable payloads and autonomous behaviors. (Picture source: Leonardo) The name Proteus refers to the shape-shifting sea god of Greek mythology, chosen to reflect the helicopter’s modular design and its ability to adapt to multiple maritime missions and roles through reconfigurable payloads and autonomous behaviors. (Picture source: Leonardo)

Leonardo’s Proteus becomes UK Royal Navy’s first autonomous helicopter to fly

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
On January 16, 2026, the British Royal Navy and Leonardo UK completed the first autonomous flight of the Proteus full-size unmanned helicopter at P...
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The U.S. Marine Corps has awarded Anduril Industries a $23.9 million contract to deliver more than 600 Bolt-M loitering munition systems, pushing precision strike capability down to dismounted infantry squads beginning in early 2026 (Picture Source: Anduril) The U.S. Marine Corps has awarded Anduril Industries a $23.9 million contract to deliver more than 600 Bolt-M loitering munition systems, pushing precision strike capability down to dismounted infantry squads beginning in early 2026 (Picture Source: Anduril)

Anduril Wins $23.9M Contract to Equip U.S. Marines With Man-Packable Bolt-M Loitering Munitions

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
On 15 January 2026, Anduril Industries announced that the U.S. Marine Corps had awarded the company a 23.9 million dollar contract for the next pha...
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On 14 January 2026, Shield AI announced its X-Bat autonomous VTOL combat jet has entered wind tunnel testing, marking the first physical validation of a runway-independent, pilot-free strike aircraft concept (Picture Source: Shield AI) On 14 January 2026, Shield AI announced its X-Bat autonomous VTOL combat jet has entered wind tunnel testing, marking the first physical validation of a runway-independent, pilot-free strike aircraft concept (Picture Source: Shield AI)

Shield AI Conducts Wind Tunnel Tests on X-Bat Autonomous Runway-Independent Fighter Drone

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
On 14 January 2026, Shield AI announced that its X-Bat autonomous combat aircraft has entered wind tunnel testing, marking the first physical valid...
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Baykar has confirmed that its Bayraktar Kizilelma jet-powered unmanned combat aircraft successfully cruised at Mach 0.8 during a high-performance test flight, marking a significant step toward fighter-like capability for unmanned air systems (Picture Source: Baykar Technologies) Baykar has confirmed that its Bayraktar Kizilelma jet-powered unmanned combat aircraft successfully cruised at Mach 0.8 during a high-performance test flight, marking a significant step toward fighter-like capability for unmanned air systems (Picture Source: Baykar Technologies)

Türkiye’s Kizilelma Unmanned Fighter Jet Achieves Mach 0.8 Cruise Speed in High-Performance Test

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
On January 16, 2026, Baykar Technologies announced that its Bayraktar Kizilelma unmanned fighter jet had successfully completed a new performance t...
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The Ruta Block 2 is a clear break from the original Ruta, which had often been seen as a missile-drone rather than a full cruise missile, with a heavier warhead, longer reach, and guidance based on artificial intelligence rather than simple preset navigation. (Picture source: Destinus) The Ruta Block 2 is a clear break from the original Ruta, which had often been seen as a missile-drone rather than a full cruise missile, with a heavier warhead, longer reach, and guidance based on artificial intelligence rather than simple preset navigation. (Picture source: Destinus)

Destinus unveils Ruta Block 2 cruise missile with 450+ km range for frontline strike

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
On January 15, 2026, Destinus unveiled the Ruta Block 2, a mid-range autonomous cruise missile with a stated range exceeding 450 kilometers and a 2...
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The second Boeing T-7A Red Hawk advanced jet trainer for U.S. Air Force prepares for departure, ready to join Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph as part of the U.S. Air Force’s transition to a next-generation pilot training system. The second Boeing T-7A Red Hawk advanced jet trainer for U.S. Air Force prepares for departure, ready to join Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph as part of the U.S. Air Force’s transition to a next-generation pilot training system.

U.S. Air Force Receives Second T-7A Red Hawk Jet Trainer to Modernize Pilot Training

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
The Boeing Red Hawk team has officially delivered its second T-7A advanced jet trainer to the U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command, ac...
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Development of the Su-75 has followed a trajectory shaped by funding limits, revised timelines, and broader geopolitical pressures; the first flight was initially scheduled for 2023, later delayed to 2024, then 2025, and eventually early 2026. (Picture source: Russian MoD) Development of the Su-75 has followed a trajectory shaped by funding limits, revised timelines, and broader geopolitical pressures; the first flight was initially scheduled for 2023, later delayed to 2024, then 2025, and eventually early 2026. (Picture source: Russian MoD)

Russia plans first flight of Su-75 Checkmate light stealth fighter in 2026

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
According to Izvestia on January 12, 2026, Russia is targeting a first flight of the Su-75 Checkmate light stealth fighter during 2026, though no d...
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The J-10CE could carry nearly 6,000 kilograms of payload across 11 hardpoints, including under-wing, under-fuselage, and intake stations, allowing mixed loads of air-to-air missiles, guided air-to-surface weapons, electronic warfare pods, and external fuel tanks. (Picture source: Chinese MoD) The J-10CE could carry nearly 6,000 kilograms of payload across 11 hardpoints, including under-wing, under-fuselage, and intake stations, allowing mixed loads of air-to-air missiles, guided air-to-surface weapons, electronic warfare pods, and external fuel tanks. (Picture source: Chinese MoD)

China confirms first combat success of J-10CE fighter jet during 2025 India–Pakistan War

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
On January 9, 2026, China’s defense industry regulator confirmed that the J-10CE fighter jet recorded combat results in 2025, marking Beijing’s fir...
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High-altitude, long-range Bombardier Global 6500 ISR jet configured for the U.S. Army’s HADES mission, combining deep-sensing radars, advanced signals intelligence, and onboard AI-driven processing to deliver fast, theater-level targeting and multi-domain situational awareness far beyond legacy turboprop platforms (Picture source: SNC). High-altitude, long-range Bombardier Global 6500 ISR jet configured for the U.S. Army’s HADES mission, combining deep-sensing radars, advanced signals intelligence, and onboard AI-driven processing to deliver fast, theater-level targeting and multi-domain situational awareness far beyond legacy turboprop platforms (Picture source: SNC).

U.S. Army Adds Fourth Global 6500 Jet to HADES Intelligence and Surveillance Program

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
Sierra Nevada Corporation has purchased a fourth Bombardier Global 6500 jet with its own funds to support the U.S. Army High Accuracy Detection and...
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