Ukraine Probes F-16 Jet Downing by Friendly Fire from Patriot Missile
The Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) is looking into the crash of a Western-donated F-16 fighter aircraft by “friendly fire” from a Ukraine-operated Patriot air defense system on Monday as one of the possibilities of the sudden downing of the aircraft. Speaking to the Voice of America radio an AFU official...
Serbia Signs Contract with France to Buy 12 Rafale Jets Worth $2.99
Serbia on Thursday signed a € 2.7 billion ($2
Serbia Could Ink Rafale Deal During Macron's Belgrade Visit
Expectations are high that France could sign a deal with Serbia for the purchase of Rafale fighter jets during President Macron's visit to Serbia on August 29 & 30. Serbian president, Aleksandar Vucic told AFP on Wednesday that he hoped to conclude the purchase of the French-made combat aircraft during Macron's
Lockheed Martin Rolls Out First F-35 for Poland
Lockheed Martin rolled out Poland's first F-35A Lightning II aircraft during a ceremony at Lockheed Martin's F-35 production facility. Senior government and military leaders from Poland and the United States attended the ceremony to celebrate Poland's first of 32 F-35As per its program of record
Royal Thai Air Force Selects JAS 39 Gripen E/F Over F-16 for...
The Royal Thai Air Force will induct the JAS 39 Gripen E/F to replace its aging F-16 A/B fighters in a procurement project. This decision is a key step in the RTAF's ongoing efforts to modernize its capabilities in line with national defense strategies, the RTAF announced on its Facebook page...
UAE Suspends $10 Billion Rafale Jet Deal Over Telegram Founder’s Arrest
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has reportedly suspended its $10 billion deal with France for the purchase of 80 Rafale fighter jets following the arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov. The suspension has raised concerns over the future of military and technical cooperation between the UAE and France
Uruguay to Acquire up to Six A-29 Super Tucano Aircraft from Embraer
Embraer today announced the sale of up to six A-29 Super Tucano aircraft to the Uruguayan Air Force (FAU) which includes the acquisition of one aircraft plus the commitment to acquire five additional units. The deliveries are scheduled from 2025, including mission equipment, integrated logistics services and a flight simulator
Kazakhstan Receives Su-30SM Fighter Aircraft from Russia
Kazakhstan received six of 10 ordered Su-30SM fighter jets from Russia, which marks the first delivery of fighter jets from Moscow to an international customer since the beginning of the war with Ukraine. The Irkutsk Aviation Plant (Yakovlev) recently handed over a batch of Su-30SM fighters, which were manufactured to the order of the government of Kazakhstan, Scramble online reported quoting its sources
United Aircraft Corporation Expands Su-57 Production Facilities at Komsomolsk-on-Amur Plant
The United Aircraft Corporation (UAC), a subsidiary of Rostec, has inaugurated new facilities at the Komsomolsk-on-Amur Aircraft Plant (KnAAZ) to support the production of Su-57 fifth-generation fighters, according to a statement from the corporation's press service. The expansion is part of a broader effort to enhance the plant's capabilities, with plans underway to introduce additional infrastructure
South Korea Slashes Indonesia's KF-21 Jet Contribution from $1.2B to $660M
After years of negotiations, South Korea has agreed to reduce Indonesia's contribution in the development of the KF-21 fighter jet from $1.2 billion to $660 million
Vietnam Receives First Batch of L-39NG Trainer Aircraft
The Vietnamese Air Force has completed the Site Acceptance Test (SAT) of six L-39NG trainer aircraft, Czech manufacturer Aero Vodochody has announced. The SAT, conducted by a joint team of specialists from Aero and Omnipol, verified the aircraft's functions and flight capabilities
Algeria Could Become Launch Customer for Upgraded YAK-130M Aircraft Featuring AESA Radar...
Algeria is emerging as a potential launch customer for the upgraded YAK-130M aircraft, the newest version of the Yakovlev YAK-130, likely featuring an Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar, and primarily designed for the export market. During the Army-2024 Forum held in Kubinka, near Moscow last week, an Algerian delegation was observed closely inspecting the YAK-130M
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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...