Military Aviation Digest — Week 18, 2026
Week 18, 2026 · 27 Apr – 3 May 2026
Between 27 April and 3 May 2026, 4 military aviation events were recorded worldwide, including 5 delivered or inducted, spanning 3 countries and 4 aircraft types. Russia was the most active air force this week with 2 events.
4events · 5delivered · 3countries · 4aircraft types
Mon
27 Apr
Tue
28 Apr
Wed
3
29 Apr
🇭🇺
+2
Gripen C
Hungary · Kecskemét Air Base, Hungary
🇷🇺
Mi-28
Russia · Babky, Voronezh Oblast, Rus…
🇷🇺
Mi-8/17/171
Russia · Babky, Voronezh Oblast, Rus…
Thu
1
30 Apr
🇬🇧
+3
F-35B
United Kingdom · RAF Marham, Norfolk, UK
Fri
1 May
Sat
2 May
Sun
3 May
Detailed event log
| Date | Country | Aircraft | Change | Context |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
F-35B
RAF Marham, Norfolk, UK |
+3 active
-3 ordered |
The United Kingdom took delivery of the final three F-35B Lightning IIs of its initial 48-aircraft order in late April 2026. Jets BK46, BK47 and BK48 departed Lockheed Martin's Fort …
flightglobal.com |
| 29 Apr | 🇭🇺 Hungary |
Gripen C
Kecskemét Air Base, Hungary |
+2 active
-2 ordered |
Saab delivered the first two of four new-build JAS 39 Gripen C fighters to the Hungarian Defence Forces, with the pair landing at Kecskemét air base on 29 April 2026 …
flightglobal.com |
| 29 Apr | 🇷🇺 Russia |
Mi-28
Babky, Voronezh Oblast, Russia |
— |
A Russian Air Force Mi-28 attack helicopter was struck by Ukrainian long-range drones at a forward field landing strip near Babky, Voronezh Oblast, approximately 150 km from the front line. …
Russia-Ukraine War kyivindependent.com |
| 29 Apr | 🇷🇺 Russia |
Mi-8/17/171
Babky, Voronezh Oblast, Russia |
— |
A Russian Air Force Mi-17 transport helicopter was struck alongside an Mi-28 by Ukrainian long-range drones at a forward field landing strip near Babky, Voronezh Oblast, approximately 150 km from …
Russia-Ukraine War united24media.com |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many military aviation events happened in week 18 of 2026?
4 air force events were recorded between 27 April–3 May 2026, spanning 3 countries and 4 aircraft types.
How many military aircraft were delivered or commissioned this week?
5 aircraft entered operational service this week across 2 delivery or commissioning events.
Which air force had the most activity this week?
Russia recorded the most events in week 18 of 2026, with 2 reported inventory changes.