The Singapore Airshow featured a rare mix of US, Chinese, and Russian-made fighters in a single event. Their pilots showcased the maneuverability and unique capabilities of each modern aircraft. The Russian Su-30, operated by Malaysia, arguably performed the most impressive stunts.

The incident is the latest example of Russian military air activity close to alliance borders amid heightened tensions between the West and Moscow.

Japan scrambled fighter jets to respond to Russian bombers, fighters and a surveillance plane at least four times this week after the Russian aircraft entered Japan’s Air Defense Identification Zone,

Washington’s analysts constantly judge the Su-57 through an F-22 or F-35 lens. Russia doesn’t fight that way. Their defense strategy—as seen in Ukraine thus far—is fundamentally one of attrition: using old, simple technology that can be reliably ...