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August 4, 2026
Polish fighter jets intercepted a Russian Ilyushin Il-20M reconnaissance aircraft over the Baltic Sea on Tuesday in the second such incident this week, as Warsaw accused Moscow of testing NATO’s…
AW | 2026 08 04 12:48 | INDUSTRY / AVIATION ORGANISMS Develops Test Trial Flight Russian-built aircraft The first Yakovlev MC-21-310 has completed its reinaugural flight as part of the…
The first series-production Yakovlev MC-21-310 fitted exclusively with components made in Russia successfully completed its maiden flight, marking an important advance in the strategy of the…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has quietly initiated another important step in the Indian Air... The post Super Sukhoi…
Russia’s effort to develop a domestically built competitor to the Boeing 737 MAX and Airbus A320neo reached a significant milestone after the first serial production Yakovlev MC-21-310 successfully…
August 3, 2026
An uncertificated pilot with no tailwheel or high-performance experience purchased a powerful Yakovlev Yak-55M and immediately crashed it following a string of poor decisions. What can we learn from…
The flight moves Russia’s domestically sourced narrowbody closer to certification.
Ilyushin is moving forward with the development of its new regional aircraft and is subjecting it to extreme conditions to ensure performance at high-temperature airports.
Ilyushin advances development of its new regional turboprop, subjecting the aircraft to extreme conditions to ensure performance at airports with high temperatures.
August 2, 2026
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. The Sukhoi Su-34 “Fullback” is widely regarded as one of the world’s most capable tactical strike aircraft.... The post Su-34 vs Su-30MKI: Why India…
August 1, 2026
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This report was originally published on IDRW.org. Speaking at the R Defence Forces First Conclave 2026, Prof. Dr. Kota Harinarayana, the chief designer of... The post Tejas Designer : AMCA to…
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July 29, 2026
Both jets sit at the top tier of fourth-generation fighters, sometimes referred to as 'generation 4.5'.
July 27, 2026
Yakovlev said that has 18 production-standard aircraft under assembly. The import-substituted airliner is expected to enter service in 2027