Philippines Awaits Formal U.S. Offer on Proposed F-16 Fighter Jet Deal
The Philippine government has not yet received a formal offer from the United States for the proposed sale of F-16 fighter jets, Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said Wednesday, despite a U
Ukraine Tests First Swedish Saab-340 AEW Aircraft
Ukraine has reportedly received the first of two Swedish Saab 340 Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft from Sweden, a development that could raise concerns for Russia. The Swedish-made aircraft, designated ASC 890 and equipped with the Erieye radar system, made its reported maiden test flight over the Lviv region...
Germany Blocks Eurofighter Sale to Ankara over Turkish Opposition Leader's Arrest
Germany has halted the planned delivery of around 30 Eurofighter Typhoon jets to Turkey following the arrest of İstanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, a high-profile opposition figure and declared presidential candidate. The move, reported by German daily Handelsblatt on Thursday, signals rising tension between Berlin and Ankara over human rights and democratic...
U.A.E. Initiates First Steps Towards Future Korean KF-21 Jet Acquisition
The United Arab Emirates has opened the door to a future purchase of South Koreas KF-21 fighter jet, signing a new cooperation deal during a high-level military visit to Sacheon. The agreement allows the U
Su-35 Fighter Takes on Airborne Radar Role in Ukraine Operations
The Russian Su-35S fighter jet is being used for airborne radar reconnaissance missions, a role typically assigned to larger, specialized aircraft like the A-50. This development was reported by the aviation-focused Telegram channel FighterBomber, which cited sources within Russias military aviation community
China, Egypt to Hold First Air Drill amid Rumors of Cairo's Interest...
China and Egypt are set to hold their first joint air drill later this month, amid speculation that Cairo may be considering Chinas J-20 stealth fighter to counterbalance Israels F-35 fleet. Chinas Ministry of National Defense on Wednesday announced that the Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force will send aircraft to Egypt for an exercise titled Eagles of Civilization 2025, scheduled to run from mid-April to early May
Italy Accuses U.K. of Holding Back Tech in Tempest Fighter Jet Project,...
Italy has accused the U.K
Sweden to Sell 12 Gripen Jets to Peru, 4 GlobalEye AEWCS to
Sweden is preparing to authorize the sale of 12 JAS-39 Gripen E/F fighter jets to Peru and four GlobalEye airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft to Denmark, according to the latest defense budget proposal submitted to the Swedish Parliament. While no contracts have been finalized, parliamentary approval would pave the way for formal intergovernmental agreements and subsequent negotiations with the two countries
Australian Industry Secures $5B in Global F-35 Contracts
Australian industry has reached a major milestone in the global F-35 fighter jet program, securing more than
Belgium Wants Its F-35 Jets Produced in Italy Instead of the U.S....
Belgium has officially requested that its next batch of F-35 fighter jets be produced in Italy rather than the United States, according to Defense Minister Theo Francken. Francken said he has already discussed the proposal with Italys Defense Minister, emphasizing that manufacturing the aircraft in Europe would directly benefit European industry
Bulgaria to Officially Induct First F-16 Fighter into Air Force on April
Bulgaria will
Indonesia to Join Turkish KAAN Jet Project as Doubts Linger Over KF-21
Indonesia has expressed interest in joining Turkeys fifth-generation fighter jet program, KAAN, raising questions about its ongoing participation in the KF-21 project with South Korea. During a
Poland’s First Locally Built AW149 Helicopter Takes Flight
Chad Receives Chinese-made FK-2000 Air Defense Systems from U.A.E.
Senior Russian General Killed In Moscow Suburb Car Blast
Netherlands Selects Oshkosh DXPV Patrol Vehicles for Marine Corps Use
The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and Missiles
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles
Four-legged Robots Vs. Military Dogs
Four legged robots that resemble dogs are increasingly being seen in war zones and exercises for functions such as reconnaissance...
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...
