Turkey Signs Contract for F-16 Jets Procurement
Turkey has reportedly signed a $23 million contract with the United States for the procurement of F-16 fighter jets. The U
Su-34 Fighter Jet Crashes Russia, Both Pilots Killed
A Russian Su-34 fighter-bomber crashed in the mountainous region of North Ossetia killing it's two crew members. "In the Republic of North Ossetia-Alania, a Su-34 aircraft of the Russian Aerospace Forces crashed during a scheduled training flight in a mountainous area
NATO Air Forces Conduct First-ever Dogfight Exercise in Germany
Fighter jets from nine NATO countries participated in Europes first-ever basic fighter maneuvers exercise- sometimes called Dogfighting- at the Ramstein air base in Germany on June 6. The exercise assumes significance in the light of the impending transfer of F-16 jets to Ukraine where they are expected to engage with Russian...
UAC Hands Over a Batch of YAK-130 Combat-Trainers to Russian Air Force
The Irkutsk Aviation Plant, a subsidiary of the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC), has completed the delivery of a batch of Yak-130 combat training aircraft to the Russian Ministry of Defense. The aircraft have undergone necessary ground and flight tests and have been transported to their designated location
Rheinmetall Starts Training Mechanics for F-35A Aircraft Fuselage Plant
Rheinmetall is advancing its F-35A program by commissioning AERO-Bildungs GmbH to train production mechanics for the F-35A's center fuselage section in Weeze. AERO-Bildungs GmbH, specializing in aviation technical training, will help plan and implement training for Rheinmetall's F-35A program in Weeze
Belarus Becomes Inaugural Customer for Russian Su-30SM2 Aircraft
Production of Su-30SM2 aircraft for Belarus has commenced at the Irkutsk Aviation Plant of Russia's United Aircraft Corporation. The
Airbus Partners with Helsing to Develop AI Technologies for Unmanned Wingman System
Airbus Defence and Space and Helsing, Europes defence AI and software company, have signed an agreement at the ongoing ILA Berlin exhibition, focusing on advancing artificial intelligence (AI) technologies for the development of a future Wingman system. This system, an unmanned fighter-type aircraft, is poised to integrate with existing combat jets and receive directives from a pilot stationed in a command aircraft, such as the Eurofighter
Germany Adds 20 More Eurofighter Typhoon Fighters to Air Force Arsenal
Germany has announced its intention to acquire an additional 20 Eurofighter jets for its air force, Chancellor Scholz confirmed at the ILA Berlin-2024 exhibition, running from June 5 to June 9. Addressing attendees at the event's opening in Berlin, Chancellor Scholz reiterated the nation's commitment to bolstering its arms production capacity,
Eurofighter Consortium Announces Phase 4 Enhancement Package for Typhoon
Eurofighter consortium and the NATO Eurofighter & Tornado Management Agency (NETMA) signed a
Israel Orders 25 F-35s at $120M Each
The Israeli Ministry of Defense has signed an agreement worth $3 billion with the U.S
Argentine Air Force Receives IA 63 Pampa III Block II Trainer-Light Attack
Fábrica Argentina de Aviones "Brig. San Martín" SA (FAdeA) handed over two IA 63 Pampa III - Block II aircraft to the Argentine Air Force on June 4, along with the first set of nationalized pylons
Indian Su-30MKI Fighter Jet Crashes During Test Sortie
An Indian Air Force (IAF) Su-30MKI fighter jet crashed in Nashik district, Maharashtra state, on Tuesday. The incident occurred during a test sortie from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in Nashik
U.K.-led Nordic Warden System Activated Following Black Sea Cable Damage
Indonesia Details Preparation for Rafale Fighter Induction
German Leopard 2A6 Tank's Protection, Weapons Inferior to T-90M: Russian Experts
Norway Backs Mine Detection Dog Training Center in Ukraine
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