Ukraine says Gripen fighters armed with Meteor missiles could force Russian glide bomb carriers farther from front
Ukraine expects to receive the first batch of Swedish JAS 39 Gripen fighter aircraft within the next 10 months.
NATO allied airpower trains over Baltic region to strengthen counter-A2AD capabilities
NATO allied air forces conducted a high-end training event over the Baltic region on 21 May 2026 to strengthen multi-domain integration and counter anti-access/area denial capabilities.
Poland receives first three Lockheed Martin F-35A stealth fighters at Łask Air Base after delivery from United States
Poland’s first three Lockheed Martin F-35A Husarz stealth multirole combat aircraft landed at the 32nd Tactical Air Base in Łask on 22 May 2026 at about 6:20 p.m. local time.
Finland hosts Imminent Field 26 highway exercise with Italian F-35B fighters to train NATO Agile Combat Employment
Finland is hosting Imminent Field 26, a highway-based air exercise focused on dispersed flying operations and NATO’s Agile Combat Employment concept.
Poland to deploy fighter jets to Ämari Air Base for NATO Baltic Air Policing mission in Estonia
Poland plans to take part in NATO’s Baltic Air Policing mission this year by deploying fighter aircraft to Ämari Air Base in Estonia, Estonian Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur said.
Italy signs €1.39 billion contract with Airbus for six A330 MRTT tanker aircraft
Italy has signed a contract with Airbus for six A330 MRTT multi-role tanker transport aircraft, beginning the replacement of the Italian Air Force’s current aerial refuelling fleet.
Romanian F-16 shoots down unmanned aircraft over Estonia during NATO Baltic Air Policing mission
Romania’s Ministry of Defence said on 19 May that one of its Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon multirole combat aircraft shot down an unmanned aircraft over Estonian territory.
NATO Tiger Meet 2026 brings allied air forces together for multinational training in Greece
NATO allies completed Exercise NATO Tiger Meet 2026 at Araxos Air Base in Greece, where aircraft and personnel from across the Alliance trained from 4 to 15 May.
Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence says first indigenous guided aerial bomb has completed testing and is ready for combat use
Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence said the country’s first domestically developed guided aerial bomb has passed all required tests and is ready for combat deployment.
Switzerland faces rising costs and capability questions over planned F-35A fighter aircraft acquisition
Switzerland’s planned acquisition of the Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II is facing growing financial and operational uncertainty as costs rise and the number of aircraft expected to be purchased declines.
Italian Air Force 6th Wing Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II fighters Reach 5,000 flight hours
The Italian Air Force’s 6th Wing has surpassed 5,000 flight hours with its Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II fighter aircraft, marking a significant milestone in the unit’s transition to fifth-generation air operations.
Canada weighs Saab, Boeing and L3Harris early warning aircraft for future surveillance fleet
Canada is preparing to select a new fleet of airborne early warning and control aircraft as part of a military modernization effort focused on detecting threats such as hypersonic and cruise missiles.