China Begins Replacing J-7 Jets with Advanced Models
The Chinese Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force has begun replacing J-7 fighter jets with advanced next-generation ones. J-7 fighter jets attached to an aviation brigade affiliated with the PLA Western Theater Command Air Force recently conducted a series of combat-oriented exercises, and these exercises were the curtain call performance of...
Algeria 'Close' to Buying 14 Russian Su-34 Fighter-Bombers: Media
The Algerian Air Force (AAF) is 'close' to sealing a long-discussed deal to purchase 14 units of Russias never-before-exported Su-34 medium-range fighter-bomber jets. Multiple sources are stated to have told
Turkey Willing to Discuss Su-35, Su-57 Buy with Russia if Necessary
Turkey's Industry and Technology Minister Mustafa Varank has stated that his country would not hesitate to discuss with Russia regarding the purchase of Su-35 and Su-57 fighter aircraft. “We evaluate our cooperation with countries on the basis of our own needs and mutual interests of the two countries
Ukrainian MiG-29 Damaged After Drunk Officer Rams Car into Jet
A Ukrainian Armed Forces officer rammed his Volkswagen Touran into the backside of a MiG-29 fighter which later caught fire, at Vasilkov Air Base near Kiev on Wednesday, March 10. Photos circulating on social media show one of the burned engines of a fighter jet and a damaged car
Thales, Aeralis to Develop Advanced Modular Training Aircraft Simulator
Thales UK and Aeralis have entered into a Teaming Agreement to develop transformational AERALIS platforms. The development from Thales will take place alongside AERALIS contract with the RAFs Rapid Capabilities Office to deliver research & development of an Advanced Modular Aircraft system
Lockheed Announces First Flight of Denmark’s F-35A Jet
Lockheed Martin today announced the first flight of Denmark's first F-35 Lightning II production aircraft, L-001. Denmark is the fifth European NATO nation to fly and operate an F-35
Russian Tu-160M Bomber with New Engines Completes Factory Tests
Russias modernized Tu-160M bomber with new domestically-developed NK-32 engines has completed factory tests. The bombers new engine has reportedly increased the range of the aircraft by 1,000km
TAI Delivers Second Locally-Converted Leonardo ATR-72 ASW Patrol Aircraft to Navy
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) has received the second Leonardo ATR-72 (P-72) anti-submarine warfare (ASW) patrol aircraft to the Navy. “We delivered our second P-72 Naval Patrol Aircraft within the scope of Meltem-3 Project
S.Korea's KF-X Jet Prototype Nearly Ready, Roll Out Next Month
The South Korean Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) today announced that its KF-X fighter jet prototype is nearly ready and its roll out planned for April 2021. A photograph released by the DAPA shows the jet in fully assembled form and undergoing what looks like final touches
Jeju Air Flight 2216 Crash: Black Boxes Lost Data Four Minutes Before
German Army Invites Patria to Bid for Future Armored Troop Transport Project
Damen Delivers FCS 3307 Patrol Vessel to Nigeria
Iran Shoots Down Bunker Busting Bomb in Exercise to Protect Nuclear Facility
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...
Is the Patriot Air Defense System Outdated?
After Israel revealed its decision to decommission its U