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Su-35 Fighter Takes on Airborne Radar Role in Ukraine Operations

April 17, 2025 @ 09:44 AM

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...

April 17, 2025 @ 06:37 AM

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...

Italy Accuses U.K. of Holding Back Tech in Tempest Fighter Jet Project,...

April 17, 2025 @ 05:35 AM

Italy has accused the U.K

Sweden to Sell 12 Gripen Jets to Peru, 4 GlobalEye AEWCS to

April 16, 2025 @ 01:13 PM

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...

Australian Industry Secures $5B in Global F-35 Contracts

April 16, 2025 @ 09:29 AM

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....

April 16, 2025 @ 09:18 AM

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

Indonesia to Join Turkish KAAN Jet Project as Doubts Linger Over KF-21

April 11, 2025 @ 11:20 AM

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

First Live F-35 Data Link with Dutch Command System Tested In NATO...

April 10, 2025 @ 07:34 AM

For the first time outside of the United States, F-35 fighter jets shared live data with the Dutch Keystone command system during a NATO exercise, enabling a coordinated strike within minutes. The milestone was reached yesterday during Ramstein Flag, a large-scale NATO drill at Leeuwarden Air Base

Algeria Sets Up Airbase Near Moroccan Border With 2 MiG-29M2 Fighters

April 10, 2025 @ 07:01 AM

Algeria has completed a new military airbase just 72 kilometers from the Moroccan border, stationing two MiG-29M2 fighter jets and building up a network of combat infrastructure in the volatile Tindouf region, according to satellite intelligence obtained by the Atlantic Observatory for Defense and Armament (AODA)

Satellite Spots Russian Su-35 Jets in Algerian Colours

April 9, 2025 @ 04:16 PM

A Russian-built Su-35 fighter jet, originally painted in Egyptian camouflage, has been spotted at an Algerian airbase with new Algerian Air Force markings, raising fresh questions about a quiet arms transfer caught by satellite. An Algerian source told Defense Mirror that the deal to buy Su-35 aircraft was finalized two years ago and has only now come to light due to satellite imagery

India Clears $7.4B deal for 26 Rafale-Marine Jets

April 9, 2025 @ 08:46 AM

Indias Cabinet Committee on Security has approved a nearly INR 64,000 crore ($7.4 billion) government-to-government deal with France for 26 Rafale Marine fighter jets to be deployed on aircraft carrier INS Vikrant

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