A top-ranking Russian military officials says Russia is poised to roll out its new fighter, one that will compete with USAF’s F-22A Raptor. According to Russian news service Pravda, Vladimir Mikhailov, commander in chief of the Russian Air Force, recently said the demonstration prototype I-21 would be flying at year’s end. Sukhoi is building the fifth-generation I-21, one of two new fighters on the Russian scope. Its designers believe its avionics and engines are better than those in US aircraft, reports Pravda.
Budget Calls for More Airmen, More Guardians in 2027
April 21, 2026
The Air Force and the Space Force will significantly grow their ranks next year, defense officials said April 21, as the Pentagon rolled out a massive $1.5 trillion fiscal 2027 budget.