Su-35 Jets Spotted Flying in Algerian Air Force Colours
Su-35 fighter jets painted in Algerian Air Force colors were recently spotted, with reports suggesting they originate from a canceled Egyptian order. The Algerian Air Force recently conducted its first operational training flight with Su-35s from Oum Bouaghi Air Base
Airbus Enters Amphibious Aircraft Space
Airbus has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with HYNAERO to support the Fregate-F100 project, a new amphibious firefighter aircraft designed to combat wildfires. Through this agreement, Airbus will share its expertise to advance the project's next development stages
Portugal Reconsidering F-35 Purchase Plans, Prefers European Jets
Portugal is reconsidering its plan to buy F-35 jets from the U.S
France, Italy, U.K. Order 218 More Aster Missiles in Joint Procurement
France, Italy, and the United Kingdom have signed a contract for 218 additional Aster missiles and accelerated delivery of previously ordered missiles under a joint procurement agreement. The
South Korea Dismisses Colonel, Deputy Over Accidental KF-16 Bombing
The Korean Air Force has dismissed two senior officials for failing to enforce safety protocols after two KF-16 fighter jets accidentally dropped bombs on a village in Pocheon, Gyeonggi, injuring 38 people last week. The Air Force said Tuesday that a colonel and a lieutenant colonel from the unit involved in the incident were removed for "material delinquency of duties" and inadequate oversight during the live-fire drill
Sikorsky Unveils S-92 Phase IV Gearbox for Commercial Helicopters
Sikorsky has introduced the S-92 Phase IV main gearbox, which includes an auxiliary lubrication system that automatically engages if primary oil pressure is lost, allowing helicopters to continue flying without immediate landing. The new gearbox has undergone over 800 hours of testing, with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification expected in 2025
Sikorsky Tests New Rotor Blown Wing Drone for VTOL Operations
Sikorsky has tested a new uncrewed aerial system (UAS) with a rotor blown wing, achieving over 40 take-offs and landings, including 30 transitions between helicopter and airplane modes. The 115-pound (52 kg) prototype, powered by batteries, demonstrated stability and maneuverability across different flight regimes
Aselsan Gokberk Laser Weapon for Turkey’s ‘Steel Dome’ Air Defense System Targets...
Aselsans Gökberk mobile laser weapon system detected, tracked, and destroyed FPV drones during recent tests. The system, developed for Türkiyes Steel Dome air defense program, uses a high-energy laser and an electronic jammer to neutralize mini and micro UAVs
Portugal Sends Eight SA-330 Puma Helicopters to Ukraine
The Portuguese Ministry of Defense has
Germany May Refuse F-35 Purchase over ‘Emergency Switch;’ Consider Eurofighter Instead
Germany may refuse to purchase American F-35 fighter jets over the so-called ‘emergency switch that Washington can use to de-activate the aircraft if the client state refuses to follow Washingtons end-user conditions. Instead, Germany is being urged by Airbus to consider the Eurofighter Typhoon Tranche 5 which has many advanced features that fifth generation aircraft have
Russian TU-22M3 Bomber Crashes Near the Russian Far East, One Pilot...
French DGA, Airbus Unveils All-new NH90 Caiman Standard 2 Helicopter
Israeli Airstrike Targets UNRWA Clinic in Jabalia, 19 Killed
Ukraine Tests Long-Range FPV Drones with Fiber Optic Control
Lockheed Martin Faces Billions in F-35 Cuts Under U.S. Policy Shift
Americas policy of controlling F-35 usage, spares, and maintenance—combined with President Donald Trumps threats of trade wars with Europe, halted...
Russian Su-57 and Chinese J-20 as Alternatives to the American F-35 Stealth Fighter
As the Russian Su-57 stealth fighter jet enters serial production, the debate over how it stacks up against the American...
NATO’s Intensified Exercises a Prep to Attack Russia?
Recent NATO exercises such as the BALTOPS-24, Steadfast Defender 2024 and its first-ever Basic Fighter Maneuvers exercise have been its...
Precision in the Skies: The Evolution of Loitering Munitions
Loitering munitions - drones that hover over a target and blow up near it - have become the weapon of...