First 6 Rafales for the Croatian Air Force just Landed in Zagreb
Croatias first batch of six Rafale fighter jets landed in the country on April 25. The aircraft, part of an agreement signed in November 2021, arrived at the 91st operational base near Zagreb
U.A.E. Receives Fourth Saab GlobalEye AEW&C Aircraft
Saab announced on Thursday that it has delivered the fourth GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft to the United Arab Emirates (U.A
Saab Gets $50M for Gripen Future Development
Saab has received an order worth SEK 540 million (nearly $50 million) from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to support future development of the Gripen system. The order pertains to work during the 2024 business year
Romania Receives First Batch of Norwegian-Procured F-16s
The first batch of three F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft, procured by Romania from Norway, touched down on April 19 at the 71st "General Emanoil Ionescu" Air Base in Câmpia Turzii. These aircraft will be assigned to the 48th Fighter Squadron
Turkish Military Orders 12 Hurjet Block-1 Aircraft
Turkey has placed an order for a dozen Hurjet Block-1 aircraft with Turkish Aerospace Industries. "In addition to the 4 Block-0 aircraft previously contracted between our Presidency and TAI, we are including 12 Block-1 aircraft in the scope,” Haluk GÖRGÜN, President of the Presidency of Defence Industries (SSB), was quoted as...
DARPA Announces First-Ever AI-Controlled F-16 In-Air Combat Tests
DARPAs Air Combat Evolution (ACE) program has announced the
Denmark Signs Deal with Argentina to Sell 24 F-16 Aircraft
Denmarks Minister of Defense, Troels Lund Poulsen, and his Argentine counterpart, Luis Alfonso Petri, convened at Skrydstrup Air Force Base today to formalize the sale of Danish F-16 combat aircraft. "In Denmark, we are about to change the generation of our fleet of combat aircraft with new F-35 aircraft
Norway will Transfer its F-16s with Latest Weapons to Ukraine
Norway in coordination with Denmark and the Netherlands, is preparing to transfer a number of F-16 fighter jets with “long-range strike capabilities” to Ukraine. The announcement was made by Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide during a meeting with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba in Kyiv
Ecuador to Invest $56.8M to Reactivate Super Tucano Fleet
Ecuador has reportedly announced a $56.8 million investment to recover most of their A-29 Super Tucano aircraft from storage
Hungary to Soon Receive Czech-made L-39NG Aircraft?
Czech aircraft manufacturer Aero Vodochody recently announced the shipment of L-39NG aircraft and a ground simulation training system to an undisclosed customer, likely Hungary. Aero Vodochody completed a logistical operation involving the loading of 22 trucks with L-39NG aircraft and related equipment for its customer
Rafale Acquisition will Not Affect Serbia's Neutrality: Serbian MoD
Serbia has asserted that its potential acquisition of Rafale fighter jets from France will not affect its neutrality. In response to opinions expressed by certain sections in the country, the Serbian Ministry of Defense (MoD) has stated that the introduction of the Rafale into the Serbian Air Force and Air Defences fleet will ensure the long-term protection of the airspace of the Republic of Serbia
India's HAL Set to Manufacture 97 Tejas Mark 1A Fighter Jets
The Indian Defence Ministry has released a tender to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the acquisition of 97 indigenous LCA Mark 1A fighter jets valued at over INR 65,000 crore ($780 million). This was first reported by
Israel Forcibly Displaced 1.9 Million of Gaza's 2.2 Million Inhabitants: Human Rights
South Korea Unveils New Supersonic Air-Launched Anti-Ship Missile at 2024 Sacheon Airshow
Artillery Procurement from Elbit Systems-Danish Investigation finds Irregularities
General Atomics' Gray Eagle STOL Achieves First Takeoff from South Korean Warship
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
Russia's Growing Influence in Africa: Arms Sales and Military Bases
Russia's expanding influence in Africa, demonstrated by arms sales, military deployments, and diplomatic engagements, reflects a significant geopolitical shift on...