Featured in Russian Aerospace ForcesBYThomas NewdickApr 2, 2022ShareUkrainian MiG-29 Pilot’s Front-Line Account Of The Air War Against RussiaA MiG-29 pilot talks tactics and tribulations in the desperate fight to keep Ukraine’s skies free from Russian domination. BYThomas NewdickApr 2, 2022ShareBYThomas NewdickMar 22, 2022ShareUkrainian Fighter Pilots Describe Their Desperate Air War Against RussiaAgainst the odds, the Ukrainian Air Force continues to work at denying Russia air superiority over Ukraine. BYThomas NewdickMar 22, 2022ShareBYThomas NewdickMar 18, 2022ShareRussian Attack Helicopters Are Now Wildly Lobbing Rockets Over Ukraine (Updated)While this tactic is likely forced upon Russian helicopters by Ukrainian air defenses, the military value of it is questionable, to say the least. BYThomas NewdickMar 18, 2022ShareBYThomas NewdickMar 10, 2022ShareAfter An Abysmal Start, Here Is How Russia’s Application Of Airpower In Ukraine Could EvolveA rash of losses in Ukraine has increased questions about the competency and role of the Russian Aerospace Forces. BYThomas NewdickMar 10, 2022ShareBYThomas NewdickFeb 25, 2022ShareThe ‘Ghost of Kyiv’ Is The Mythical Hero Ukraine Needs Right NowThere is no evidence that a single MiG pilot shot down multiple Russian warplanes, but, historically, such legends are potent morale boosters. BYThomas NewdickFeb 25, 2022ShareBYThomas NewdickFeb 1, 2022ShareNew Helicopter Units Appear To Be Joining Russian Forces Massing On Ukraine’s BordersThe apparent forward deployment of additional rotorcraft boosts Russian air assault assets on Ukraine’s doorstep. BYThomas NewdickFeb 1, 2022ShareBYThomas NewdickJan 24, 2022ShareRussian And Syrian Fighters Fly Unprecedented Joint Patrol Along Syria’s Border With IsraelThe start of a planned new series of joint air operations between Russia and Syria offers a significant boost to the Syrian Air Force. BYThomas NewdickJan 24, 2022ShareBYThomas NewdickJan 23, 2022ShareAll The Crazy Quirks And Features On Russia’s Su-34 Fullback Strike FighterOccupying a niche role within the Russian Aerospace Forces, the ‘Hellduck’ is a strike aircraft like no other. BYThomas NewdickJan 23, 2022ShareBYThomas NewdickJan 12, 2022ShareRussia’s First New Production Tu-160 Blackjack In Decades Makes Its Maiden Flight (Updated)Completed to the latest upgraded standard, the new-build Tu-160M is set to bolster Russia’s Long-Range Aviation force. BYThomas NewdickJan 12, 2022ShareBYThomas NewdickJan 4, 2022ShareWatch These Russian Su-30 Fighter Jets Fire Eight Air-To-Air Missiles SimultaneouslyThe live-fire exercise is one of the biggest of its kind that we’ve seen and has an important training function. BYThomas NewdickJan 4, 2022ShareBYThomas NewdickOct 28, 2021ShareRussian Su-35 Fighters Appear For The First Time At Northeastern Syria Airbase: ReportsReports suggest four of the Flanker fighters have arrived at the airbase that sits on the Turkish border, close to U.S. forces. BYThomas NewdickOct 28, 2021ShareBYThomas NewdickJun 22, 2021ShareRight On Cue, Russian Tu-22M3 Bombers Now Flying From Syria Brandish Anti-Ship MissilesLess than two days after arriving in Syria, the bombers are flying patrols over the Mediterranean carrying Mach 4-capable anti-ship missiles. BYThomas NewdickJun 22, 2021ShareBYThomas NewdickMay 25, 2021ShareRussian Tu-22M3 Backfire Bombers Appear Over Syria And They Could Be There To Stay (Updated)Recent imagery suggests the swing-wing bombers are operating for the first time from a Syrian base. BYThomas NewdickMay 25, 2021ShareBYThomas NewdickApr 6, 2021ShareRussian Knights Aerobatic Jet Team Launches Live MissileThe pilots of the Russian Knights are expected to keep up their combat commitments, as this anniversary video demonstrates. BYThomas NewdickApr 6, 2021ShareBYThomas NewdickMar 23, 2021ShareThree Killed In “Abnormal” Ejection From Tu-22M3 Bomber At Russian AirbaseOne of the four crew members survived the Backfire’s disastrous mishap, which occurred today in western Russia. BYThomas NewdickMar 23, 2021ShareBYThomas NewdickMar 16, 2021ShareParachute Snag Leaves Russian Soldier Dangling Perilously From HelicopterWhatever went wrong here, this particular parachutist seems to have had a very lucky escape. BYThomas NewdickMar 16, 2021Share12
BYThomas NewdickApr 2, 2022ShareUkrainian MiG-29 Pilot’s Front-Line Account Of The Air War Against RussiaA MiG-29 pilot talks tactics and tribulations in the desperate fight to keep Ukraine’s skies free from Russian domination. BYThomas NewdickApr 2, 2022Share
BYThomas NewdickMar 22, 2022ShareUkrainian Fighter Pilots Describe Their Desperate Air War Against RussiaAgainst the odds, the Ukrainian Air Force continues to work at denying Russia air superiority over Ukraine. BYThomas NewdickMar 22, 2022Share
BYThomas NewdickMar 18, 2022ShareRussian Attack Helicopters Are Now Wildly Lobbing Rockets Over Ukraine (Updated)While this tactic is likely forced upon Russian helicopters by Ukrainian air defenses, the military value of it is questionable, to say the least. BYThomas NewdickMar 18, 2022Share
BYThomas NewdickMar 10, 2022ShareAfter An Abysmal Start, Here Is How Russia’s Application Of Airpower In Ukraine Could EvolveA rash of losses in Ukraine has increased questions about the competency and role of the Russian Aerospace Forces. BYThomas NewdickMar 10, 2022Share
BYThomas NewdickFeb 25, 2022ShareThe ‘Ghost of Kyiv’ Is The Mythical Hero Ukraine Needs Right NowThere is no evidence that a single MiG pilot shot down multiple Russian warplanes, but, historically, such legends are potent morale boosters. BYThomas NewdickFeb 25, 2022Share
BYThomas NewdickFeb 1, 2022ShareNew Helicopter Units Appear To Be Joining Russian Forces Massing On Ukraine’s BordersThe apparent forward deployment of additional rotorcraft boosts Russian air assault assets on Ukraine’s doorstep. BYThomas NewdickFeb 1, 2022Share
BYThomas NewdickJan 24, 2022ShareRussian And Syrian Fighters Fly Unprecedented Joint Patrol Along Syria’s Border With IsraelThe start of a planned new series of joint air operations between Russia and Syria offers a significant boost to the Syrian Air Force. BYThomas NewdickJan 24, 2022Share
BYThomas NewdickJan 23, 2022ShareAll The Crazy Quirks And Features On Russia’s Su-34 Fullback Strike FighterOccupying a niche role within the Russian Aerospace Forces, the ‘Hellduck’ is a strike aircraft like no other. BYThomas NewdickJan 23, 2022Share
BYThomas NewdickJan 12, 2022ShareRussia’s First New Production Tu-160 Blackjack In Decades Makes Its Maiden Flight (Updated)Completed to the latest upgraded standard, the new-build Tu-160M is set to bolster Russia’s Long-Range Aviation force. BYThomas NewdickJan 12, 2022Share
BYThomas NewdickJan 4, 2022ShareWatch These Russian Su-30 Fighter Jets Fire Eight Air-To-Air Missiles SimultaneouslyThe live-fire exercise is one of the biggest of its kind that we’ve seen and has an important training function. BYThomas NewdickJan 4, 2022Share
BYThomas NewdickOct 28, 2021ShareRussian Su-35 Fighters Appear For The First Time At Northeastern Syria Airbase: ReportsReports suggest four of the Flanker fighters have arrived at the airbase that sits on the Turkish border, close to U.S. forces. BYThomas NewdickOct 28, 2021Share
BYThomas NewdickJun 22, 2021ShareRight On Cue, Russian Tu-22M3 Bombers Now Flying From Syria Brandish Anti-Ship MissilesLess than two days after arriving in Syria, the bombers are flying patrols over the Mediterranean carrying Mach 4-capable anti-ship missiles. BYThomas NewdickJun 22, 2021Share
BYThomas NewdickMay 25, 2021ShareRussian Tu-22M3 Backfire Bombers Appear Over Syria And They Could Be There To Stay (Updated)Recent imagery suggests the swing-wing bombers are operating for the first time from a Syrian base. BYThomas NewdickMay 25, 2021Share
BYThomas NewdickApr 6, 2021ShareRussian Knights Aerobatic Jet Team Launches Live MissileThe pilots of the Russian Knights are expected to keep up their combat commitments, as this anniversary video demonstrates. BYThomas NewdickApr 6, 2021Share
BYThomas NewdickMar 23, 2021ShareThree Killed In “Abnormal” Ejection From Tu-22M3 Bomber At Russian AirbaseOne of the four crew members survived the Backfire’s disastrous mishap, which occurred today in western Russia. BYThomas NewdickMar 23, 2021Share
BYThomas NewdickMar 16, 2021ShareParachute Snag Leaves Russian Soldier Dangling Perilously From HelicopterWhatever went wrong here, this particular parachutist seems to have had a very lucky escape. BYThomas NewdickMar 16, 2021Share
