Singapore Expands F-35 Fleet with 8 New Jets
Singapore has approved the purchase of 8 more F-35A fighter jets, expanding its F-35 fleet as part of efforts to modernize the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF). The Ministry of Defense (MINDEF) confirmed the acquisition of eight F-35A units in addition to 12 previously ordered F-35B variants
Collins' New Power & Cooling System Ready for F-35 Upgrades, Sixth-Gen Aircraft
Collins Aerospace has completed testing of a demonstrator for its Enhanced Power and Cooling System (EPACS), designed to replace the F-35s existing power and thermal management system (PTMS). The system provides more than twice the cooling capacity of the current PTMS, supporting planned upgrades for the aircrafts lifecycle
Turkey’s First Unmanned Fighter Clears Aerodynamic System Identification Test
Turkeys first unmanned fighter jet, Bayraktar Kizilelma, has completed its Aerodynamic System Identification Test as part of its ongoing development program. The aircraft, produced by Baykar, took off from the AKINCI Flight Training and Test Center in Çorlu, Tekirdağ
Argentina to Receive First Six F-16s by End 2025
Argentina will receive its first six combat-worthy F-16 fighter jets by this year's end while the remaining 18 out of 24 contracted with Denmark will arrive over the next 3 years. Speaking at a
U.S.A.F. Orders 144 Ejection Seats for F-15EX Jets
Collins Aerospace has received a contract from Boeing Defense to supply 144 ACES II ejection seats for the U.S
Iranian Yak-130 Trainer Jet Modified for Combat, Fires Missile during Drill
The Iranian Air Force has
Netherlands Redesigns Airspace for F-35 Fighter Jet Training
The Netherlands is overhauling its airspace to create larger training zones for F-35 fighter jets and streamline civil aviation routes. The cabinet sent the new layout plans to the House of Representatives today, aiming to boost military readiness while reducing noise and emissions
First Flight of South Korean KF-21 Fighter Jet by Air Force Chief
South Koreas Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Lee Young-su piloted his first test flight of the KF-21 fighter jet Wednesday, as the military prepares to induct the domestically developed aircraft next year
UAE Plans to Develop New Fighter Jet Based on Turkey's KAAN
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has expressed interest in Turkeys KAAN fighter jet and is considering a joint air platform project with Turkish defense firms, Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) CEO Mehmet Demiroglu said at the IDEX 2025 defense exhibition in Abu Dhabi. Demiroglu confirmed that discussions on the KAAN fighter are ongoing, with the UAE evaluating potential collaboration
First 3 YAK-130M Trainer-Light Combat Aircraft Being Assembled at Russian Plant
Russias Irkutsk Aviation Plant is assembling first three Yak-130M combat training aircraft, designed for both pilot training and light attack missions. The aircrafts first flight schedule will be determined after the completion of the prototype and ground testing
Taiwan's AT-5 Jet Trainer Aircraft Crashes, the First Since 2021
Taiwans domestically developed AT-5 Brave Eagle jet trainer crashed on Saturday after reporting engine failure, with the crew ejecting safely, according to the islands military. The jet took off from Chihhang airbase in Taitung on Taiwans east coast and experienced the failure of both its engines, prompting the crew to bail out
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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...
