U.S. Air Force Instructor Pilot Dies After T-6A Texan II Ejection Seat...
An Air Force instructor pilot assigned to the 80th Flying Training Wing tragically passed away this morning due to injuries sustained during an incident involving the activation of an ejection seat on a T-6A Texan II aircraft during ground operations on May 13. The pilot, identified as Capt
Swedish Air Force to Retire SK 60 Trainer Aircraft in June
The Swedish Air Force will decommission the School Aircraft 60 (SK 60) after over six decades of service with a ceremony at the Air Force Museum in Linköping on June 18. The final class of student pilots trained on the SK 60 will complete their examinations at the Flight School in
Su-57 Jet Deliveries to Russian Air Force with Second Stage Engine in...
Russias Rostec State Corporation is set to deliver Sukhoi Su-57 fighter aircraft featuring the advanced Izdeliye-30 (Product 30) or Second Stage engine. According to Rostec's
Singapore Grounds F-16 Flights Following Crash
The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) has announced the continuation of its temporary suspension of training flights for its F-16 fleet following a recent crash at Tengah Air Base. This decision will remain in effect until investigations conclude that it is safe to resume operations
South Korea Opens Talks to Export KF-21 Jets to the Philippines
A South Korean delegation attending the DSA-2024 event in Malaysia last week engaged with their counterparts from the Philippines to explore the potential export of the KF-21 fighter jet and submarines, in addition to discussing an increased procurement of FA-50 fighters. According to an official
Malaysia to Order More South Korean FA-50 Jets?
Malaysia is reportedly considering acquiring additional FA-50 combat aircraft from Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI), one year after purchasing 18 units in the Block 20 configuration. In an official
S.Korean KF-21 Jet Project Cost Reduced, Indonesia Will Get to Pay Lower...
A reduction in the cost of the South Korean KF-21 fighter jet from 8.1 trillion won ($5
Russian Su-57 Shown in Livery of WWII Era La-7 Combat Aircraft
Russia's Rostec has shown the Su-57 stealth fighter in the livery of the WWII era combat aircraft, the La-7, that has the distinction of shooting down Nazi Germany's first jet fighter, the Me-262. On Victory Day, Rostec unveiled this historical livery, paying tribute to the legendary Soviet fighter pilot Ivan Kozhedub
Singaporean F-16 Fighter Crashes During Take-off, Pilot Hurt
A Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) F-16 jet crashed at Tengah Air Base on Wednesday afternoon shortly after take-off, with the pilot successfully ejecting and escaping serious injury. The incident occurred at approximately 12:35 PM local time when the F-16 encountered an issue during take-off, prompting the pilot to initiate emergency procedures, according to a statement from the RSAF
Indonesia Awaits "Accommodating" Conditions to Resume Su-35 Fighter Jet Deal with Russia
Indonesian Ambassador to Russia Jose Tavares has clarified that Indonesia has not terminated its contract to purchase Su-35 fighter jets from Russia but has merely put the deal on hold. Speaking to
China’s AG600 Amphibious Craft Clears Water-Rescue Verification
China's AG600 large amphibious aircraft has completed the initial verification of its water-rescue capabilities, according to Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC). An AG600 tech-demonstrator in late April carried out the water-rescue verification at the reservoir of the amphibian Zhanghe Airport in Jingmen in Central China's Hubei province
Malaysia to Buy Sniper Targeting Pods for its F/A-18 Fighter Modernization
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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...