Britain to Develop 'Next-Generation' Combat Air Demonstrator within 5 Years
The United Kingdom has confirmed that the new next-generation combat air demonstrator will take to the skies within the next five years. The demonstrator will play a critical role in proving the technology and design principles needed to deliver the UKs Future Combat Air System (FCAS), BAE Systems said in a...
Leonardo, Mitsubishi to Co-Develop Radar for F-X/FCAS Aircraft
Leonardo UK and Mitsubishi Electric have agreed the concept for a radar tech demonstrator called JAGUAR, following the completion of joint concept work and feasibility studies earlier this year. An announcement to this effect was made at the Farnborough Air Show currently on in the UK
British Pilots to use Czech L-159s for Offense Training
Aero Vodochody and combat aviation training specialist Draken Europe signed an agreement to support the Red Air Aggressor Training Service (IRAATS) project of the British Royal Air Force (RAF) during the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) airshow, held at RAF Fairford from 15–17 July 2022. Draken Europes L-159E eight-aircraft fleet will...
British Typhoons to Get New Radars, Weapons for $2.78B
The UK Ministry of Defence on Friday announced a £2.35 billion investment in a package of new capabilities which will be equipped on Royal Air Force Typhoon aircraft
S.Korea Approves $4B Project to Buy F-35A Jets, Chinooks
South Koreas arms procurement agency today approved two projects worth a combined $4 billion to buy F-35A jets and Chinook helicopters. The agency will set aside 3
S.Korean Navy Establishes Aviation Unit to Bolster Maritime Security
The Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) has established a new aviation command that, in future, will armed with aircraft such as P-8A Poseidon MPA and MH-60R Seahawk helicopters to bolster maritime security capabilities. On July 15, Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm
First U.S.-S.Korea Joint Drills Involving Respective F-35A Jets
The United States and South Korea are holding their first combined air drills involving their respective F-35A stealth jets. Some 30 aircraft including South Korea's F-35A, F-15K, KF-16 and FA-50 jets, as well as American F-35A and F-16 jets took part in the four-day drills that kicked off on July 11
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U.S.A.F. B-2 Spirit Aircraft Arrives at Australia's Amberley Base
A Pacific Air Force (PACAF) B-2 Spirit bomber has flown to Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base Amberley as part of the Enhanced Air Cooperation (EAC) initiative. Several PACAF KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft will be supporting the B-2 Spirit aircraft, providing refueling capability for the visiting bomber aircraft while they integrate with the RAAF to conduct various training exercises and activities
South Korean KF-21 Fighter Jet Undergoing Taxiing Trials, First Flight in 3
The South Koreas indigenously made KF-21 fighter jet is undergoing low, medium and high-speed taxi tests on the run up to its first flight test scheduled for late July. KF-21 Boramae fighter prototypes has been undergoing taxi tests from June 25, with the tests scheduled to be concluded by July 13
Philippines Air Force Shortlists F-16V and Saab JAS-39 Gripen for its Fighter...
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) has short-listed Lockheed Martin F-16 and Saab JAS-39 Gripen for its multi-role fighter (MRF) project eliminating other contenders such as the South Korean TA-50 and the Indian Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas."(The) two last contenders are the F-16V Block 50/52 Variant and the JAS-39 Gripen C/D+ Version," PAF spokesperson, Col
As U.S. Halts Military Aid, Ukraine on the Verge of Losing Kursk...
Mirage-2000 Jet Intercepts Russian Cruise Missile in First Kill in Ukraine
Russian Air Defense Radar in Crimea Destroyed in Unknown Fire
Hiroshima Bomber Enola Gay to lose "Gay" as Pentagon Purges Transgender Names
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