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Poland has stated that Ukraine failed to uphold an agreement to transfer drone technologies in exchange for MiG-29 fighter jets, and is instead selling drones to Kuwait, providing a new reason for not supplying the aircraft.
A Bulgarian MiG-29 successfully intercepted a passenger plane during an Air Policing operation after an Airbus A320 issued a code 7500 for unlawful interference on board, according to the Ministry of Defense.
Poland's defense minister announced that the country will not send MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine, citing Ukraine's failure to uphold a prior agreement. This decision marks a halt in the transfer of these aircraft to the Ukrainian military.
A Ukrainian MiG-29 fighter jet was lost during a combat mission in the Poltava region, but its pilot safely ejected and survived. The incident occurred during a night operation, with the pilot now receiving medical attention.
General Roman Polko commented on Poland's decision not to transfer MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine, emphasizing the need for tough negotiations even with allies, stating that 'business is business'.
Poland's Deputy Defence Minister Paweł Zalewski stated that Ukraine is not showing sufficient interest in receiving Polish MiG-29 fighter jets, citing this as one of two reasons for the delay in their transfer.
Poland has clarified that it did not transfer MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine because Kyiv failed to fulfill its part of the agreement. Polish fighter jets were raised during a Russian attack on Ukraine.
The Indian Navy is pushing to acquire indigenous 80-mm rockets for its MiG-29K fighter jets, aiming to reduce its reliance on foreign munitions suppliers.
India's Ministry of Defence issued a Request for Proposals on March 25 for the integration and testing of ASRAAM missiles on the MiG-29 UPG variant of its fighter jets, aiming to enhance their lethality.
A Chinese CM-400 air-to-ground hypersonic missile was reportedly seen on a Serbian MiG-29 aircraft, according to an online military forum. The Serbian army has neither confirmed nor denied the acquisition of these missiles.
Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh reviews squadron’s operational readiness
A Russian portal reports that Serbian MiG-29 fighter jets have been equipped with Chinese CM-400AKG hypersonic missiles, making them the first fighters in Europe with such weaponry, capable of speeds up to Mach 6 and a range of 250 kilometers, according to the Russian portal Lenta.
Serbia has reportedly acquired CM-400 ballistic missiles from China, known as 'aircraft carrier killers,' with a range of 200 kilometers, as seen in photographs of MiG-29SM+ fighters.
Following the Israeli-American attack, Iranian air forces raised their combat readiness to the highest level, as evidenced by footage of MiG-29 fighters over Tehran.
Negotiations between Poland and Ukraine regarding the exchange of Polish MiG-29 fighter jets for Ukrainian drone technology have been ongoing for months, with reports indicating an impasse.
The 'order scandal' has reportedly poisoned Polish-Ukrainian military cooperation, leading Warsaw to backtrack on its previous willingness to supply crucial MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine. This reversal comes after Kyiv allegedly refused to share its drone technology expertise with Poland.
Poland's state-owned defense group, Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ), is reportedly considering the modernization and servicing of Ukrainian fighter jets, including F-16s and MiG-29s. This move could bolster Ukraine's air defense capabilities.
Poland is reportedly considering a proposal to transfer its MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine in exchange for Ukrainian drones. A deputy defense minister discussed the details of these ongoing negotiations.
Poland has reportedly withheld promised MiG-29 fighter jets from Ukraine, with Deputy Defense Minister Cezary Tomczyk stating that Kyiv failed to fulfill an agreement regarding drone technology. Former GROM commander General Roman Polko commented on the situation, emphasizing that 'business is business.'
Bulgarian F-16 Block 70 fighter jets have participated in their first exercise, 'Thracian Blade 2026', performing joint tasks with Bulgarian MiG-29s and Hungarian JAS 39 Gripens.
Ukraine has not yet received MiG-29 fighter jets from Poland because the transfer of Ukrainian drone technologies, promised in exchange, has not been finalized, according to Poland's Deputy Minister of National Defense.
Latvia's Defense Minister resigned following an incident where Ukrainian drones, reportedly diverted by Russian electronic warfare, entered Latvian airspace and struck oil depots. The resignation was prompted by concerns over the delayed response to the airspace intrusion.
The Ministry of Defense will re-launch the tender for the repair of Soviet MiG-29 fighters, after the previous order was terminated due to a lack of candidates. The repair work is estimated at just over 21 million.
Bulgarian MiG-29 fighter jets conducted training flights with Greek F-16s, with the primary goals of achieving better coordination and operational interoperability between the two air forces.
Military Watch Magazine said that Serbia has become the first European country whose air force is equipped with Chinese ballistic missiles, greatly en
Serbia has reportedly become the sole European operator of Chinese CM-400 hypersonic missiles, integrating them into its MiG-29 Fulcrum fighter jets, a development noted for its advanced strike capabilities.
The Serbian Army has integrated Chinese CM-400 supersonic missiles, with a range of at least 250 km, into its arsenal, observed on MiG-29SM+ aircraft, enhancing Serbia's long-range strike capability.
India is gearing up to conduct extensive air power drills, featuring a range of advanced fighter jets including Rafale, Mirage, and MiG-29 aircraft.
An Airbus flight from Warsaw to Tel Aviv was intercepted by fighter jets from Bulgaria and Turkey following a false hijacking alert. The incident was later confirmed to be a false alarm.
Poland has decided against delivering its remaining MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine, citing a failure to reach an agreement on an exchange for Ukrainian drone technologies. Warsaw attributes the breakdown in negotiations to Kyiv.
A Ukrainian MiG-29 fighter jet crashed during a mission in Ukraine's Poltava region. The pilot safely ejected and is receiving medical care.
Poland has reportedly halted the transfer of promised MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine, with Deputy Defense Minister Cezary Tomczyk stating that Kyiv failed to fulfill a drone technology agreement.
Poland is reportedly willing to transfer more MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine, but Kyiv appears to be less interested in accepting them compared to earlier stages of the conflict.
A Ukrainian Su-24M combat aircraft crashed in the Khmelnytskyi region during a combat mission, resulting in the deaths of both the pilot and navigator. The incident occurred in western Ukraine.
Bulgaria announced its defense priorities, committing to increase military spending to 5% of its GDP by 2030. The country also confirmed its decision to continue operating its MiG-29 fighter jets.
The Indian Navy is inviting domestic firms to develop and manufacture critical subsystems for its Russian-built MiG-29K fighter jets to boost self-reliance and enhance aircraft availability.
On Friday, March 13, a pair of Polish MiG-29 fighter jets intercepted a Russian Il-20 reconnaissance aircraft in the Baltic Sea.
Indian Air Force Chief A. P. Singh flew a sortie in a Mikoyan MiG-29 UPG from a frontline airbase under Western Air Command, participating in a two-aircraft formation.
Serbia has become the second country to receive China's modern CM-400 air-to-surface missile, successfully integrating the advanced supersonic weapon onto its Soviet-era MiG-29 fighter jets, which it had previously considered retiring.
There have been no candidates to repair the engines of Bulgaria's Soviet-era MiG-29 fighter jets, despite a tender for the work.
Footage from the Iranian capital, which has not been officially confirmed, shows the takeoff of Russian MiG-29A fighter jets, as part of the Iranian air force, which w