Azerbaijani MiG-29 Fighter Crashes Into Caspian Sea, Pilot Missing
A MiG-29 fighter belonging to the Azerbaijani Air Force on a routine training flight crashed into the Caspian sea on Wednesday, the defense ministry said in a statement on Thursday. "On 24 July, at about 22:00, a MiG-29 plane of the Azerbaijani Air Force, which was conducting a training flight, suddenly...
Bulgarian President Vetoes $1.26B F-16 Deal
Bulgarian President Rumen Radev vetoed the $1.26 billion (2
Lockheed, Boeing, Saab & Airbus To Compete In Canada’s $14.5B Fighter Procurement
Canada has asked Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Saab and Airbus to submit bids to supply 88 combat aircraft to replace its ageing fleet of CF-18 fighters for an estimated $14.5 billion (C$19 billion)
Elbit Systems Pitches For Lockheed Martin F-21 Jet Project in India
Israeli Elbit Systems participated in Lockheed Martin suppliers conference held as part of its for F-21 jet Project pitch in India. “As a long term supplier of advanced avionics for Lockheed Martin, Elbit Systems is exploring ways to support Lockheed Martins efforts to maximize indigenous content on the F-21...
Bulgaria To Axe Defense Procurement Projects, Increase Budget Deficit to Finance $1.25B...
The Bulgarian parliament on Friday approved the purchase of 8 F-16 Block 70 fighter jets worth $1.25 Billion (2
Sweden, UK Sign MoU To Develop Future Combat Aircraft
Governments of Sweden and the United Kingdom (UK) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly develop future combat aircraft capabilities and combat aircraft systems on July 18, 2019. The two countries will cooperate on the development of future combat aircraft capabilities, including future development of the JAS 39 Gripen
UK Gets 6 Additional F-35 Fighters
The United Kingdom (UK) has received a second squadron consisting of six F-35 stealth jets, UK Ministry of Defence announced Thursday. The delivered aircraft are among the 138 F-35s that the UK has planned to buy for the Royal Air Force (RAF) and the Royal Navy
Israel Gets Two More F-35 “Adir” Jets
The Israeli Air Force (IAF) received two additional F-35 stealth fighters, known as the “Adir” in the country, at the Nevatim Airbase, southeast of Beersheva on July 14. "Today, we are proud to welcome 2 new F-35 fighter jets to our existing fleet, bolstering Israel's aerial superiority and operational capabilities," Israel Defense Forces (IDF)
F-35 Cost to Rise if Turkey Expelled From Program: Former Turkish Foreign...
Turkeys expulsion from the F-35 fighter programme will inevitably entail legal action and seriously inflate the price of the project, the countrys former Foreign Minister said Tuesday. "Turkey is a member of a consortium that manufactures the F-35 stealth jets
Bulgaria Okays $1.26 Billion F-16 Purchase, Delivery By 2023
Bulgaria has signed a $1.26 billion contract with the United States for 8 Lockheed Martin F-16 combat aircraft, delivery of which will be completed by 2023, the country's defense ministry announced Wednesday
Pakistani JF-17 Block-3 Fighter Jet’s First Flight by Year End: Reports
Pakistan Air Force (PAF)s JF-17 Block 3s first flight has been planned for the end of 2019, BulgarianMilitary.com reported from Islamabad
India Looking To Purchase 18 More Su-30MKI Fighter Jets From Russia
India is seeking to buy additional 18 Russian-made new Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter jets, Deputy Director of Russias Federal Service for Military and Technical Cooperation Vladimir Drozhzhov told reporters on Tuesday. Drozhzhov was quoted as saying by TASS that Russia is processing Indias request for the purchase
Russian TU-22M3 Bomber Crashes Near the Russian Far East, One Pilot...
French DGA, Airbus Unveils All-new NH90 Caiman Standard 2 Helicopter
Israeli Airstrike Targets UNRWA Clinic in Jabalia, 19 Killed
Ukraine Tests Long-Range FPV Drones with Fiber Optic Control
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...