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Ukraine proves it can target the Russian air force's weakest link
Ukraine appears to have hit on a strategy to strike back at the Russian jets lobbing glide bombs at…
Michael Peck
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Why the Swedish and Finnish Air Forces are a powerful add to NATO
Finland and Sweden pack a major air power punch for the NATO alliance, and not just from their robu…
Michael Peck
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Armies need their own drone air force flown by specialist soldiers, study says
The air war over Ukraine has become a cat-and-mouse game where drones must constantly evolve to sur…
Michael Peck
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Russia may be trying to get its air force in the fight by luring Ukraine into moving its air defences, war experts say
Russia's increased strikes may be an effort to get Ukraine to move air defenses so Russia's air for…
Sinéad Baker
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Ukraine's missiles have been keeping Russia's powerful air force at bay. They're running out.
Russia's air force has largely been kept out of Ukraine's airspace. But Ukraine is running out of a…
Sinéad Baker
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Village on Ukraine's doorstep set to become NATO's biggest European air base as Putin vows to go 'until the end' in the war
The base is about 12 miles from the Black Sea coast and 180 miles from Odesa in southern Ukraine.
Cameron Manley
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Russia's air force appears to be backing off after Ukraine said it shot down 15 planes in 2 weeks: ISW
Ukraine managed to take down 15 of Russia's combat jets in two weeks, according to Ukrainian offici…
Tom Porter
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US commander appeared to suggest UK special forces were operating in Ukraine
A UK Ministry of Defence spokesperson told BI: "It is the longstanding policy of successive governm…
Nathan Rennolds
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Ukraine's strikes on Crimean air defenses could end its role as a Russian military staging ground: experts
Ukraine has intensified strikes on Russian air defenses in Crimea. Further attacks could make it un…
Thibault Spirlet
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A new plane Ukraine is getting will amplify its F-16s and eat into Russia's advantage in the air, experts say
Sweden is giving Ukraine two ASC 890 airborne control and surveillance aircraft. Experts told Busin…
Sinéad Baker
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See the UK destroyer crew that scored the Royal Navy's first missile kill since the Gulf War
The HMS Diamond shot down a Houthi anti-ship ballistic missile that was likely targeting a commerci…
Jake Epstein
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Ukraine's special forces have developed new tech that allows drones to fly without GPS, so Russia can't jam them: report
Ukraine has developed drone tech that Russia can't jam, enabling drones to fly and hit targets with…
Sinéad Baker
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Ukraine's air-defense problems are letting Russia launch HIMARS-style deep strikes behind the front lines
With more drones in the air as Ukraine rations its air defenses, Russia is conducting strikes it co…
Ella Sherman
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NATO air forces are turning to the alliance's new experts for help training to dodge Russian missiles
The Finns are considered experts at conducting highway operations, and NATO air forces are sending …
Christopher Woody
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British warships, aircraft, and a force of Royal Marines are joining a US Navy carrier strike group in waters near Israel
A collection of US firepower is already in the eastern Mediterranean, including an aircraft carrier…
Jake Epstein
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Top US Air Force general was surprised that Russia 'gave up' trying to destroy Ukraine's Russian-designed air defenses so quickly
Ukraine started the war using the same or similar air-defense systems as Russia, and the Russian in…
Christopher Woody
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As Israeli jets devastate Gaza, air force photos show fighter aircraft armed with what look like unguided 'dumb' bombs
The photos appear to show jets armed or being equipped with unguided bombs, less accurate weapons t…
Chris Panella
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Prince Andrew appeared relaxed and enjoying himself after 'Scoop,' the Netflix drama about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, airs
Prince Andrew is facing renewed attention after the release of the new Netflix film "Scoop."
Cameron Manley
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Air forces are ditching runways to prepare their jets to keep operating when enemies aim for their bases
Western air forces are training to disperse to avoid enemy fire, and part of that involves finding …
Stavros Atlamazoglou
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How the British air force's newest jets commemorate a daring and costly World War II bombing mission
To attack the heart of the Nazi war machine, the British air force brought in some of the best pilo…