Bulgaria Receives First F-16 Block 70 Fighter Jet
Bulgarias first F-16 Block 70 fighter jet has arrived at the 3rd Air Base in Graf Ignatievo, the countrys Ministry of Defence announced on April 2
Dutch F-35s on NATO Patrol Duty, Intercepted 23 Russian Aircraft
Dutch F-35 fighter jets intercepted 23 Russian aircraft over NATOs eastern flank during a four-month airspace surveillance mission, which has now concluded with Portugal assuming the role. Operating from Ämari Air Base in Estonia, the Dutch air force detachment consisted of four aircraft and around 150 personnel
Second Indian Air Force Jaguar Crash in Less Than a Month Kills...
An Indian Air Force (IAF) Jaguar fighter aircraft crashed near Jamnagar, Gujarat state, during a night training mission, killing one pilot and severely injuring another. The aircraft, a twin-seater variant, went down in an open field in Suvarda village, about 12 km from Jamnagar, and caught fire
Colombia Confirms Gripen Jet Purchase
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has confirmed the country's acquisition of Saab 39 Gripen fighter jets, replacing its aging fleet of Israeli-origin Kfir aircraft. The deal follows a letter of intent with Sweden and the classification of strategic air defense as a national priority
French DGA, Airbus Unveils All-new NH90 Caiman Standard 2 Helicopter
The French General Directorate of Armaments (DGA) and Airbus Helicopters have presented the prototype of the NH90 Caiman Standard 2 helicopter for the first time at the SOFINS 2025 exhibition in Martignas-sur-Jalle, France. This
Norway Completes F-35 Procurement with Final Deliveries from Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin has delivered the final two F-35A fighter jets to the Royal Norwegian Air Force, making Norway the first F-35 partner nation to
U.S. Approves $5.58B F-16 Jets Sale with Missiles & Bombs to Philippines
The State Department has approved a possible $5.58 billion Foreign Military Sale of F-16 fighter jets to the Philippines, with the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notifying Congress of the decision
No 'Kill Switch' but Third-Party Parts Dependency Could Limit F-35 Use: Ex-RAF...
Retired British Air Marshal Greg Bagwell has shot down fears of a U.S
China Reveals JL-9 Carrier Trainer Jet with Wingtip Split Rudders
An upgraded version of China's JL-9 carrier trainer jet features newly added wingtip split rudders which obviates the need for a tail parachute and could be applied to future stealth aircraft. The JL-9 trainer with the wingtip rudders was revealed in a PLA Navy video report showed JL-9 trainer jets in action, with one deploying wingtip split rudders during landing
Russia to Increase Su-34, Su-35, and Su-57 Aircraft Production This Year
The United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) will increase the production of Su-34, Su-35, and Su-57 aircraft for the needs of the military this year, said Vadim Badekha, CEO of the UAC. "Our primary task is to increase the pace of construction of in-demand military products
French DGA Simulates First-ever Drone-Helicopter Teaming
The French Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) has conducted its first-ever simulation tests to explore the interoperability between helicopters and drones in combat missions. The
Denmark Signs Agreement with France to Acquire Mistral Missiles
Denmark Commits $970M Military Aid to Ukraine
Bulgaria Receives First F-16 Block 70 Fighter Jet
Dutch F-35s on NATO Patrol Duty, Intercepted 23 Russian Aircraft
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...