Military Aircraft of 2009
Fighter
Sukhoi Su-35S (Production Contract)
Russia officially orders the Su-35S into frontline service.
Fighter
Mikoyan MiG-29K (Service Entry - India)
The navalized MiG-29 officially enters service with the Indian Navy.
Cargo
Airbus A400M Atlas (First Flight)
The first flight of Europe's multi-national turboprop airlifter.
Other
Lockheed Martin RQ-170 Sentinel (Public Acknowledgement)
The secretive stealth drone is officially acknowledged by the USAF.
Other
Boeing P-8A Poseidon (First Flight)
The first flight of the 737-based submarine hunter.