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Former US Navy Operations Specialist explains why Russian Air Force pilots have the capability to defeat Ukrainian air defenses but they’re not good at it

Losses and Aviation Safety / Military Aviation

Former US Navy Operations Specialist explains why Russian Air Force pilots have the capability to defeat Ukrainian air defenses but they’re not good at it

Dario Leone

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Photos show burning wreckage of Russian Air-Space Force Sukhoi Su-35 Flanker-E advanced fighter shot down by Ukrainian Defence Forces

Losses and Aviation Safety / Military Aviation

Photos show burning wreckage of Russian Air-Space Force Sukhoi Su-35 Flanker-E advanced fighter shot down by Ukrainian Defence Forces

Dario Leone

In the wake of Egypt’s cancellation of Su-35 deal with Russia, Israel tries to persuade the US to approve the sale of F-15 Advanced Eagle fighter jets to Cairo

Military Aviation

In the wake of Egypt’s cancellation of Su-35 deal with Russia, Israel tries to persuade the US to approve the sale of F-15 Advanced Eagle fighter jets to Cairo

Dario Leone

Here’s why Moscow declared ‘Total Aerial Superiority’ in the Skies over Ukraine and why Russia does not use its Jets as Multi-Role Aircraft

Military Aviation

Here’s why Moscow declared ‘Total Aerial Superiority’ in the Skies over Ukraine and why Russia does not use its Jets as Multi-Role Aircraft

Here’s why the 'Ghost of Kyiv,' the Ukrainian MiG-29 pilot credited for having shot down 6 Russian jets (2x Su-35s, 1x Su-27, 1x MiG-29M, and 2x Su-25s) is just a Urban Legend

Military Aviation

Here’s why the ‘Ghost of Kyiv,’ the Ukrainian MiG-29 pilot credited for having shot down 6 Russian jets (2x Su-35s, 1x Su-27, 1x MiG-29M, and 2x Su-25s) is just an Urban Legend

Russia's Military Plan for a War on Ukraine that “is becoming very likely.” Unless Putin “opts for just a big exercise.”

Military Aviation

Russia’s Military Plan for a War on Ukraine that “is becoming very likely.” Unless Putin “opts for just a big exercise.”

An in-depth analysis of why the Sukhoi Su-35 is the most overhyped 4th generation fighter aircraft

Military Aviation

Here’s why Egypt will never receive Sukhoi Su-35 fighter jets (and why there’s no confirmation for any of reports about Algeria or Iran “taking them instead”)

Russian Su-35 allegedly shot down Russian Su-30 during dogfight training

Losses and Aviation Safety / Military Aviation

Russian Su-35 pilot who shot down Russian Su-30 will be charge in court with criminal conduct

Dario Leone

That time a Russian Su-25 attack aircraft nearly collided with a USAF F-22 stealth fighter (and the other close calls between Russian and NATO aircraft over Syria)

Losses and Aviation Safety / Military Aviation

That time a Russian Su-25 attack aircraft nearly collided with a USAF F-22 stealth fighter (and the other close calls between Russian and NATO aircraft over Syria)

Dario Leone

‘We are going to be flying the F-15EX soon and it’s going to be awesome!’ 173rd FW Commander on transition from F-15C to F-15EX

Military Aviation

Indonesian Air Force chief of staff hopes to have six F-15EX fighters bought by 2022

Dario Leone

The many reasons why the Su-27/30/35/57 can’t outmaneuver the F-22 Raptor

Military Aviation

The many reasons why the Su-27/30/35/57 can’t outmaneuver the F-22 Raptor

Dario Leone

Here’s why Algeria Won’t Buy Su-57 and Su-34

Military Aviation

As Su-57 proves it can control a “swarm” of Su-35 fighter aircraft during teaming experiment, Russia announces that will test upgraded Felon in 2022

Dario Leone

NORAD F-22 Raptors recently intercepted eight Russian aircraft which came within 20/32 nautical miles of Alaskan shores

Military Aviation

NORAD F-22 Raptors recently intercepted eight Russian aircraft which came within 20/32 nautical miles of Alaskan shores

Dario Leone

US Navy releases Videos and Pictures of Russian Su-35s making unsafe intercept of P-8A over Eastern Mediterranean

Losses and Aviation Safety / Military Aviation

US Navy releases Videos and Pictures of Russian Su-35s making unsafe intercept of P-8A over Eastern Mediterranean

Dario Leone

AFRICOM has just released photos of Russian MiG-29s deployed to Libya

Military Aviation

AFRICOM has just released photos of Russian MiG-29s deployed to Libya

Dario Leone

Russian Su-35 buzzes inverted US Navy P-8 within 25 feet during 42 minutes-long intercept

Losses and Aviation Safety / Military Aviation

‘Inverted’ Russian Su-35 buzzes US Navy P-8 within 25 feet during 42 minutes-long intercept

Dario Leone

Indonesia’s Trade Minister revealed that his government will barter commodities to Russia in exchange for buying 11 Su-35 fighters

Military Aviation

Indonesia cancels Su-35 purchase after pressure from US. Jakarta is keen on buying F-35 Instead.

Dario Leone

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