Slovakia Becomes First European Nation to Operate F-16 Block 70 Jet
Slovakia has become the first European country to operate the F-16 Block 70 jet, with the arrival of its first aircraft on July 22. Lockheed Martin has so far produced five F-16 Block 70 jets for Slovakia, with the remaining nine currently in production
Lockheed Martin Expects 300 F-16 Block 70 Sales in Coming Years
Lockheed Martin has announced a sales target of 300 F-16 Block 70 fighter jets in the coming years. The company aims to expand production and sales capabilities for these aircraft, which have been in use by various countries, including the U
New Stealthy Combat Aircraft Concept Unveiled at FIA-24 by U.K., Italy, and...
At the Farnborough International Airshow (FIA-24), the U.K
Northrop Grumman Secures $1.45B Contract for E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Aircraft
Northrop Grumman has been awarded a $1.45 billion contract modification to produce nine E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft
UAC Hands Over MiG-31 Aircraft to Russian Aerospace Forces
The United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) has delivered the first batches of repaired and modernized MiG-31 aircraft to the Russian Ministry of Defense this year. The aircraft, after a series of ground and flight tests, have been dispatched to their permanent bases
Su-30SM2 Fighter Aircraft Features Removable Wing, Upgrades to Defeat PATRIOT System
Video The Su-30SM2 fighter, recently showcased by the "Military Acceptance" team, introduces
Lockheed Martin Outlines Offsets Proposal for Thailand's F-16 Buy
Lockheed Martin on Monday outlined an offset proposal should Thailand buy its F-16 fighter Jets. This proposal is driven by the Thai government's evaluation of the F-16 Block 70/72 for its future fighter program
Taiwan Resolves F-16V Jet Technical Issues, Expects Full Delivery by 2026
Taiwans Ministry of National Defense announced on Friday that technical difficulties with the order of 66 F-16V jets have been resolved, and the government expects to receive all the aircraft by the end of 2026. This update was provided in a written response to an inquiry from Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) Legislator Lo Chih-chiang concerning delays in the U
South Korea's DAPA Signs First Asia-NATO Airworthiness Certification Agreement
The Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) signed an airworthiness certification certificate with NATO in Washington D.C
Thai Air Force Selects Swedish Gripen Jets Over F-16s: Reports
The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has reportedly decided to procure Gripen fighter jets from Sweden instead of the U.S
Netherlands Pledges €300M Worth of Weapons for Incoming Ukrainian F-16s; Norway to...
The Netherlands has announced its intention to transfer weapons worth €300 million to arm F-16 combat jets destined for Ukraine, while Norway has committed to donating six F-16 jets to the country. This allocation supplements the initial €150 million earmarked for the same purpose, as confirmed by the Dutch defense ministry
South Korea Commences Mass Production of KF-21 Fighter Jet
South Koreas Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) convened the first mass production commencement meeting for the KF-21, South Korea's first domestically developed fighter jet, on July 10. The
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Boom Supersonic Achieves Supersonic Speed Without Sonic Boom
HAL Unveils Upgraded Hindustan Jet Trainer ‘Yashas’ at Aero India 2025
UK Ministry of Defence Awards £127 Million Contract to Airbus for Oberon...
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