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Too many F-16s on Earth: is Iraq looking at Russian MiG 29/35 fighter jets?

According to reports from the Russian aeronautical information portal Avia Pro, Iraq is considering the acquisition of several Russian-made MiG-29 fighters, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing the Italian news agency AnalisiDifese.

MiG-29 fighter with Russian-speaking pilot shot down in the skies of Libya [video]

The front-line fighter MiG-29 of the Libyan National Army was shot down over Libya, a Russian-speaking pilot was sitting in it, on September 8, the Fighterbomber channel posted a video on YouTube, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Criminal group has tried to sell parts for the MiG-29 to North Korea

The smuggling of parts of military aircraft from Russia to North Korea, worth a total of 72.2 million rubles (about $ 1.1 million), was thwarted by the FSB and the equipment was returned to the Ministry of Defense.

Russian MiG-29s are still effective. Turkish Hawk systems were destroyed

Several media informed last week that in the vicinity of Sirte in Libya, two MiG-29 fighters destroyed Turkish Hawk anti-aircraft batteries in the last days of July 2020.

Israel might get an access to the secret data of Russian MiG-29 fighters

The Israeli military could able to get access to the MiG-29 fighter secret systems and will allow them to develop the most effective measures in the fight against these combat aircraft, which are in service with Russia, Syria, Egypt and other countries

Israeli company will modernize the Ukrainian MiG-29 fighters

The Israeli company Elbit Systems received documents from Jerusalem authorizing the modernization of Ukrainian fourth-generation MiG-29 fighters, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Defense Express.

India will produce its own new fighter for the Navy, an analogue of the MiG-29K

By 2026, the Indian company Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd should develop a twin-engine jet carrier-based fighter to supplement or even replace the Russian MiG-29K in the Indian Navy. According to the Defense Aviation Post, the fleet plans to purchase 57 aircraft.

India bought 21 MiG-29 fighters and began upgrading 59 available of them

The Indian Ministry of Defense has approved the purchase of 21 MiG-29 fighters from the Russian Federation to strengthen the country's air force’s combat readiness, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

US warned India that MiG-29s and Su-30s wouldn’t help against China

The conflict between New Delhi and Beijing over the Himalayan stretch claimed by both countries is forcing India to acquire new fighters, as we reported yesterday. It is known that New Delhi plans to acquire 21 MiG-29 fighters and several Su-30.

India faces China with the purchase of 20 new MiG-29s from Russia

The Indian Air Force intends to acquire from Russia 21 multi-purpose fourth-generation supersonic fighter Mig-29, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing a sources from the Indian military sphere.

Bulgaria wants to sell MiG-29s and buy another F-16 fighter jet

Bulgarian Minister of Defense Krasimir Karakachanov said that it is planned to sell MiG-29 fighters after arming F-16 Block 70 multi-role aircraft, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Polish news agency Defence 24.

Syria received second batch of modernized MiG-29 fighters from Russia

The Syrian army received a second batch of advanced MiG-29 fighters from Russia, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing the Russian embassy in Syria statement. The exact number of aircraft was not indicated there.

Dogfight! F-16 Fighting Falcon vs. MiG-29/35 Fulcrum – who is better?

Perhaps there is no greater rivalry in the air between these two fighters - the American F-16 and the Russian MiG-29. When we talk about them, we have the feeling that they cannot really exist without each other.

Syria is ready to use the upgraded MiG-29s to shoot down Israeli F-16s

The Syrian military command announced its readiness to use the modernized MiG-29 fighters to protect airspace over the eastern part of the Mediterranean Sea, including to attack Israeli fighters.

Russia sent six MiG-29 fighter jets in Syria to support Assad’s army

At the moment, the fact for which purpose this was done remains unknown. However, according to some reports, it's not about Russian Air Forces fighters at all, it's about repaired, and probably modernized Syrian fighters.

The American F-16 fighter jet has surpassed the Russian MiG-29

The American magazine The National Interest called the F-16 the most “successful” light multi-role fighter, which has long “stuck in the belt” of a competitor - the MiG-29, learned BulgarianMilitary.

A Russian-made MiG-29K fighter jet by Indian Air force crashed

The MiG-29K crashed in Indian Goa during a training flight, the pilot is alive, learned BulgarianMilitary.com according a spokesman for the Indian Navy statement

Washington wanted to learn the Russian secrets and bought 21 MiG-29 fighter jets

WASHINGTON, (BM) - When the Soviet Union collapsed in late 1991, the newly independent states within its former domain inherited enormous stockpiles of weapons the Red Army left behind. One of the most interesting cases involved the air force of the tiny former Soviet republic of Moldova. The new republic’s inventory consisted of 34 MiG-29…

MiG-29 fighter jet of Iranian Air Force crashed near Azerbaijan

TEHRAN, (BM) - Iranian Air Force lost MiG-29 fighter. The incident occurred near the border with Azerbaijan, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Topwar. Read more: Iran might buy two dozen Su-57 fighters equipped with hypersonic air to air missiles According to Mehr news agency, the fighter was piloted by Colonel Mohammad Reza Rahmani,…

Russian-Made MiG-29 Aircraft of the Azerbaijani Air Force Crashed During Training Flights

BAKU, (BM) - A MiG-29 aircraft of the Azerbaijani Air Force crashed during training flights and the pilot is being sought, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according MoD press service statement on Thursday. Read more: India Buys 21 MiG-29 Fighters From Russia "On July 24, at about 22:00 local time (21:00 Moscow time), communication with the…

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