Two Russian and two Chinese bombers patrolled the airspace near American territory and were intercepted by U.S. and Canadian jets.
Tag: Military Aircraft
Ukraine Urges West to Allow Use of Weapons to Hit Russian Air Bases
After bombs again rained on Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-biggest city, President Volodymyr Zelensky asked Western partners to permit the use of their weapons against air bases inside Russia.
Search for Malawi Vice President’s Missing Plane Extends Into Second Day
The authorities lost contact on Monday with the military aircraft carrying Saulos Chilima and nine others.
The Weapons That Ukraine Might Use to Shoot Into Russia
Decisions by President Biden and others give Ukrainian forces several new options. But they’re still restricted in the use of Western missiles that could strike far inside Russia.
British Archaeologists Search for American Pilot Missing Since World War II
A group led by archaeologists are searching for an American pilot who was killed when the B-17 he was flying crashed in eastern England in 1944.
Drones Changed This Civil War, and Linked Rebels to the World
Consumer technologies are altering the course of the battle in Myanmar, and rebel drone units are taking notes on Ukraine and other conflicts.
Malaysian Navy Helicopters Collide Midair, Killing 10
The two helicopters were rehearsing for a parade to celebrate the navy’s 90th anniversary.
Israel Launched Missiles as Well as Drones at Iran, Officials Say
Though it was not immediately clear if the missiles struck targets inside Iran, their use would mean more sophisticated firepower was involved in the attack than first reported.
Ukraine’s Big Vulnerabilities: Ammunition, Soldiers and Air Defense
The shortages add up to a dire situation for Ukraine in the third year of the war, presenting commanders with near impossible choices on how to deploy limited resources.
Ukraine Could Deploy F-16s as Soon as July, but Only a Few
Countries promised the fighter jets last year, but delivering them and training pilots have proved complex. Ukraine may start with as few as six, out of about 45 pledged.