February 17, 1986. In the barren North African desert, a fierce clash erupted between Libya and Chad, the latest battle in a struggle over territory and influence spanning two decades. Cutting across ...

On July 9, 1961, thousands of Russian citizens gathered at the Tushino airfield on the outskirts of Moscow to celebrate Aviation Day, an official Soviet military holiday celebrating the Russian ...

Russia's ambitions to produce more military aircraft are being thwarted by a shortage of components caused by sanctions and a growing labor shortage, it has been reported. Satellite images shared with ...

U.S. fighter jets were scrambled Wednesday to identify and intercept four Russian warplanes flying near Alaska, the North American Aerospace Defense Command said in a statement. NORAD said two Russian ...

Despite its age and shortcomings, the rugged and reliable Tu-95 “Bear” bomber is a symbol of national pride for Russia, and a recurring nuisance for NORAD. Less than a week after NATO claimed it ...