The "Zapad-2025" joint military exercise is expected to involve Russia-made hypersonic missiles and the simulated use of nuclear weapons.

Key Points and Summary: Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) has delivered a new batch of Su-34 “4++ generation” fighter-bombers to its Aerospace Forces, continuing an accelerated production schedule.

Russia has increased production of its Su-34s—and has repeatedly touted the deliveries of additional aircraft to its Air Force.

The Ukrainian president says Monday's talks have been "constructive" as European leaders repeat calls for a ceasefire.

President Trump spoke with reporters while aboard Air Force One ahead of his summit in Alaska with Russian President Vladimir Putin, doubling down that there will be "very severe" consequences for Russia if a peace deal is not reached with Ukraine.

Italian Air Force F-35As were dispatched to intercept Russian aircraft in its first Baltic Air Policing mission since taking over from the Romanian Air Force.

The Kremlin shared a video shot inside Putin’s presidential aircraft during the return flight to Russia after the Anchorage meeting. On Aug. 15, 2025,

The US-made Patriot air defense system is Kyiv's best tool for intercepting Russian ballistic missiles.