Military Aviation Digest — Week 16, 2026
Week 16, 2026 · 13 Apr – 19 Apr 2026
Between 13 April and 19 April 2026, 2 military aviation events were recorded worldwide, including 3 delivered or inducted, spanning 2 countries and 2 aircraft types.
2events · 3delivered · 2countries · 2aircraft types
Mon
13 Apr
Tue
14 Apr
Wed
15 Apr
Thu
1
16 Apr
🇩🇪
+1
A400M
Germany · Wunstorf, Germany
Sat
18 Apr
Sun
19 Apr
Detailed event log
| Date | Country | Aircraft | Change | Context |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Apr | 🇷🇺 Russia |
Su-27/30/35
Komsomolsk-on-Amur, Russia |
+2 active |
United Aircraft Corporation announced the first Su-35S Flanker-E delivery of 2026 to the Russian Aerospace Forces, with the handover formally confirmed on 17 April. Photos and videos released by UAC …
militarnyi.com |
| 16 Apr | 🇩🇪 Germany |
A400M
Wunstorf, Germany |
+1 active
-1 ordered |
The German Air Force received its 53rd and final Airbus A400M Atlas transport aircraft on April 16, 2026, completing the country's procurement programme after an 11-year delivery cycle that began …
defence-industry.eu |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many military aviation events happened in week 16 of 2026?
2 air force events were recorded between 13 April–19 April 2026, spanning 2 countries and 2 aircraft types.
How many military aircraft were delivered or commissioned this week?
3 aircraft entered operational service this week across 2 delivery or commissioning events.