Military Aviation Digest — Week 7, 2026
Week 7, 2026 · 9 Feb – 15 Feb 2026
Between 9 February and 15 February 2026, 5 military aviation events were recorded worldwide, including 3 aircraft lost or retired, 2 delivered or inducted, 114 newly ordered, spanning 5 countries and 5 aircraft types.
5events · 3lost/retired · 2delivered · 114ordered · 5countries · 5aircraft types
Tue
10 Feb
Wed
11 Feb
Thu
1
12 Feb
🇮🇳
+114 ord.
Rafale DH/EH
India
Fri
13 Feb
Sat
1
14 Feb
🇮🇩
+2
T-50i
Indonesia · Iswahjudi Air Base, Madiun,…
Sun
15 Feb
Detailed event log
| Date | Country | Aircraft | Change | Context |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Feb | 🇮🇩 Indonesia |
T-50i
Iswahjudi Air Base, Madiun, East Java, Indonesia |
+2 active
-2 ordered |
Indonesia's Air Force received two South Korean-built T-50i advanced jet trainers on 14 February 2026 as part of a six-aircraft procurement program. A Defence Ministry spokesman said the aircraft were …
en.antaranews.com |
| 12 Feb | 🇮🇳 India | Rafale DH/EH | +114 ordered |
India's Defence Acquisition Council approved the purchase of 114 Dassault Rafale fighter jets in F4 configuration for the Indian Air Force, valued at approximately ₹3.25 lakh crore ($28 billion). The …
cnbc.com |
| 9 Feb | 🇱🇾 Libya | Mi-8 | -1 active |
A Mi-17 helicopter of the Libyan Armed Forces crashed shortly before landing at Maaten al-Sarra Air Base in southeastern Libya on February 9 during a medical evacuation mission. The helicopter …
aa.com.tr |
| 9 Feb | 🇰🇷 South Korea | AH-1J/S | -1 active |
An AH-1S Cobra attack helicopter assigned to the Army's 15th Aviation Group crashed at approximately 11:04 a.m. on February 9 during emergency procedure training involving simulated engine failure and landing …
stripes.com |
| 9 Feb | 🇺🇦 Ukraine |
Mi-24
Kherson, Ukraine |
-1 active |
A Mi-24 helicopter (registration 117 Black) of the 11th Separate Army Aviation Brigade "Kherson" was lost during a combat mission intercepting Russian Geran unmanned strike drones on February 9. The …
Russia-Ukraine War kyivindependent.com |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many military aviation events happened in week 7 of 2026?
5 air force events were recorded between 9 February–15 February 2026, spanning 5 countries and 5 aircraft types.
How many aircraft were lost or retired this week?
3 aircraft were lost, written off or retired from service this week across 3 reported events.
How many military aircraft were delivered or commissioned this week?
2 aircraft entered operational service this week across 1 delivery or commissioning event.