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
New Batch of Su-35 Jets Handed over to Russian Air Force; Engine...
A new batch of Su-35 fighter jets, the first for 2024, was handed over to the Russian Aerospace Forces by United Aircraft Corporation (UAC), according to a press release from its parent company, Rostec. Significantly, Rostec has hinted at an engine upgrade for the Su-57
Turkish Aselsan Develops Helmet Mounted Display for F-16 Aircraft
Flight tests have begun for the TULGAR Helmet Mounted Display System (HMDS), developed by ASELSAN, on the F-16 platform. This was first reported by Turkish publication
Regenerated B-1B "Lancelot" to Return to Service with U.S.A.F. Bomber Fleet...
A decommissioned B-1B Lancer aircraft, named "Lancelot," retrieved from 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group (AMARG) at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Arizona, is at Tinker AFB in Oklahoma where it will undergo regeneration before rejoining the Air Force's Strategic Bomber Fleet. The decision to bring back "Lancelot" was made by the Strategic Plans and Programs office at Headquarters Air Force to support the Air Force Materiel Command's mission of delivering war-winning capabilities
UAC Delivers 2024’s First Batch of Upgraded Su-34 Bombers to Russian Aerospace...
Russias United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) has delivered this years first batch of Su-34 bombers to the Russian Aerospace Forces which have upgraded weapons control system to drop guided bombs as well as Kinzhal hyperosonic missiles. The aircraft were manufactured at the Novosibirsk Aviation Plant of UAC
Saab to Equip Swedish Gripen C/D Fighters with LITENING 5 Targeting Pods
Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has asked Saab to equip its Gripen C/D jets with LITENING 5 target designator pods. The order is valued at SEK 390 million (nearly $37 million)
500 Guided Aerial Bombs, 660 Strike Drones, 120 Missiles Hit Ukraine in
EU Commits €300M for Joint Defense Procurement Projects
56 Dead in Syrian, Russian Air Strikes on Rebel-Held Idlib Since November
U.S. Navy Destroyers Intercept Houthi-launched Weapons in Gulf of Aden
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...