Malaysia Requests Faster Delivery of South Korean FA-50M Fighter Jets
Malaysia has asked South Korea to accelerate the delivery of 18 FA-50M fighter jets, initially expected to be completed by 2026. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced the request during his official visit to South Korea, where he held a bilateral meeting with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol
Argentina Tests New 200km-Range Dardo 3 Stand-Off Bomb
Argentinas Ministry of Defense, in collaboration with the Air Force, has begun testing the Dardo 3 stand-off bomb. Photographs from aircraft mechanic Jorge Mendez show the weapon being carried by an IA-63 Pampa III B2 combat trainer aircraft during tests at the Flight Test Center
Russia Receives New Batch of Su-34 Fighter-Bombers, More Deliveries Expected Soon
Russias Aerospace Forces have taken delivery of a new batch of Su-34 fighter-bombers from the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC). According to UAC, the delivery was made on schedule, and the aircraft underwent necessary testing before being deployed to their operational locations
Australia, India Agree on Air-to-Air Refuelling Cooperation
Australia and India have formalized an arrangement to enable the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and the Indian Armed Forces to conduct air-to-air refuelling operations, announced during bilateral discussions on November 21, 2024. The
Ebbing Air National Guard Base to Host Additional F-35s for Global Training...
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Boeing Secures $4B for KC-46A Tankers, P-8A Poseidon Aircraft
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Lockheed Martin Conducts Crewed-Uncrewed Teaming Flight Tests
Lockheed Martin Skunk Works, in collaboration with its Demonstrations and Prototypes organization and the University of Iowa's Operator Performance Laboratory (OPL), conducted a series of flight tests showcasing crewed-uncrewed teaming capabilities in air combat. During the tests, a human "battle manager" aboard an L-39 Albatros aircraft used a touchscreen pilot vehicle interface (PVI) to issue real-time commands to two AI-controlled L-29 Delfin jets
Romania Confirms Purchase of 32 F-35 Fighter Jets
The Romanian government has formalized its decision to acquire 32 F-35 Lightning II fighter jets through the signing of a Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) under the U.S
Netherlands Completes Delivery of F-16 Fighter Jets to European Training Center
The Netherlands delivered the final two of 18 F-16 fighter jets to the European F-16 training center at Fetesti airbase in Romania on November 20. The aircraft will support pilot training for both Romanian and Ukrainian air forces
Peruvian Firm SEMAN to Manufacture Parts for S.Korean KF-21 Jet
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Peruvian aerospace company SEMAN, enabling local production of KF-21 components should Peru select the aircraft. KAI is positioning itself to supply Peru with FA-50 light attack jets and KF-21 Boramae fighters as the South American nation seeks to modernize its combat aircraft fleet
U.S. Approves $6.2B F-15K Aircraft Modernization for South Korea
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Turkish KAAN Fighter to have Six Prototypes by 2026
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAŞ), the manufacturer of the KAAN fighter jet plans to accelerate flight testing by assembling six prototypes by 2025 before the entry into service by 2028. The program has gained momentum since the maiden flight of its initial prototype, designated P0, on February 21, 2024
Italian Navy’s First FREMM EVO Frigate Begins Construction
Northrop to Equip Australian C-130J Fleet with New Electronic Warfare System
Trump Tariffs Could Impact F-35 Global Supply Chain, Other Defense Projects
U.S. to Deploy Korea-based Patriot Missile Systems to Middle East
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...