Switzerland, Lockheed Martin Discuss F-35 Offset Deal
Switzerlands National Armaments Director Urs Loher met with Lockheed Martin officials in the United States last week to discuss industrial offset obligations tied to the countrys planned purchase of F-35 fighter jets. The
UK F-35B Fighter Still Grounded In Japan after Emergency Landing during Joint...
A British F-35B Lightning II fighter jet remains grounded in Japan after making an emergency landing at Kagoshima Airport on Sunday due to a technical malfunction. The jet, operating from HMS Prince of Wales, landed at around 11:30 a
Japan Resurrects Carrier-based Aviation as Three F-35B Aircraft Arrive from Pearl Harbor...
Japan has reintroduced carrier-based aviation for the first time since World War II with the arrival of three F-35B Lightning II fighter jets from the United States. The aircraft flew under their own power from the U
Spain, Switzerland Cancel F-35 Jet Order Over Trump's Europe Policy
Spain and Switzerland have reportedly cancelled plans to purchase U.S
India Halts Purchase of U.S. P-8I Poseidon Jets after Price Hike, Tariff...
India has reportedly paused the planned acquisition of six additional Boeing P-8I maritime patrol aircraft after costs surged nearly 50%, driven in part by a new 25% U.S
First Rafale Fighter Jet for Indonesian Air Force Spotted in France
The first Rafale B fighter jet for the Indonesian Air Force (TNI-AU) has been spotted at the Dassault Aviation facility in Bordeaux, France. The aircraft, bearing the serial number T-0301, was seen on July 30, 2025, as reported by
Thai Cabinet Approves Purchase of 4 Swedish Gripen Fighter Jets
The Thai Cabinet has approved the Royal Thai Air Forces (RTAF) procurement of four Saab JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets from Sweden, marking the first phase of a government-to-government (G2G) deal aimed at modernizing Thailands combat air fleet. Valued at 19
Chinese J-10C Jet Capable of Defeating Stealth Fighters: CCTV Documentary
A Chinese military documentary claims that the domestically produced J-10C fighter jet can defeat stealth aircraft during combat exercises, highlighting the role of networked warfare in the People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF). The claim appears in Gong Jian (Forging Ahead), a five-part series that began airing Friday on
Textron-Leonardo Unveil M-346N Carrier-Based Trainer Jet for U.S. Navy
Textron Aviation Defense and Italys Leonardo have jointly unveiled the Beechcraft M-346N, a new carrier-capable jet trainer designed for the U.S
France Conducts Rafale F4.3 Trials to Shape Final Standard Definition
Frances Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) has completed a major evaluation campaign to test the Rafale fighter jet in its F4.3 configuration, as part of efforts to define and qualify the upcoming standard
France Conducts First Flight of Archange Intelligence Jet
The French Armaments Agency (DGA) has
U.K. Bars Israelis from Top Military Academy over Gaza War
Russian Deploys Yak-52 Training Aircraft to Intercept Ukrainian Drones
French Navy’s First FDI Frigate Completes Sea Trials Ahead of Navy Acceptance...
Indonesia Tests Airbus H225M Helicopter
China's Mass-produced J-35A Aircraft Set to Disrupt Global Stealth Fighter Market
China is aiming to disrupt the global stealth fighter market by mass-producing its fifth-generation J-35A at a pace comparable to...
The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and Missiles
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles
Four-legged Robots Vs. Military Dogs
Four legged robots that resemble dogs are increasingly being seen in war zones and exercises for functions such as reconnaissance...
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...