Rafale F3-R Standard Aircraft Enters French Service
The French Air and Space Army and the Navy signed the operational entry-into-service agreement of the F3-R standard, the most advanced version of the Rafale jet. The operational commissioning (MSO) of the F3-R standard is the final stage of the program which formalizes the opening of all the expected capacities...
Pilot Killed in Indian MiG-21 Crash
A MiG-21 Bison aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) met with a fatal accident on Wednesday morning, killing a pilot. The aircraft crashed while taking off for a combat training mission at an airbase in central India
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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
Lithuania’s Airvolve to Deliver 10 VTOL Aircraft to Finland, Sweden
India Commissions New Russian-Built Project 11356 Frigate ‘Tamal’
U.S. Approves $510M Sale of JDAM Guidance Kits to Israel
Turkey to Prioritize 10-Ton Multi-Role Helicopter over ATAK-2 Combat Chopper
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...
