Ukraine Claims Shooting Down Russian Su-34
A top Ukrainian military official has claimed that one of the Russian Su-34 fighters was shot down on Wednesday. Ukrainian Air Force Command spokesman Yurii Ihnat posted on
First Flight of South Korean KF-21 Fighter Jet in Second Half of
The first flight of South Korean KF-21 "Boramae," fighter jet will take place in the second half 2022, according to a project update released Monday by the country's Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA).The timelines mentioned in the update coincide with the original schedule released at the of the first flight...
Russia's Checkmate Fighter Jet to Enter Serial Production in 2027
The start of serial production of the Checkmate light fighter jet is scheduled for 2027, according to the Russian MoD's TV Channel, TVZvezda.ru
AFRL, Joby Aviation's Electric Aircraft's Acoustic Signature is Several Times Lower than...
An all-electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft developed by AFWERX Agility Prime partner Joby Aviation is quieter than most helicopters. Joby Aviation recently completed developmental testing with NASA to help understand the vehicles performance characteristics and acoustics profiles during normal operations of take-off, landing, and overflight
Aero Vodochody Presents Upgraded L-159 Light Combat Jet Aircraft to Iraqi Defense...
Czech company Aero Vodochody recently presented Iraqs defense minister Juma Inad with L-159 Alca light combat aircraft used by the Iraqi Air Force. The main purpose of the visit was a presentation of the L-159 modernization project, demonstration of the L-39NG jet trainer prototype, and further development of business relations between...
Rostec Increases Engine Life of Tu-160 Aircraft
UEC-Kuznetsov, a subsidiary of Russias state-owned Rostec is using robotic equipment to increase service life of engines, including those that power Tu-160 strategic bombers. UEC-Kuznetsov put into operation a robotic plasma spraying complex that automatically applies refractory and hardening coatings to engine parts, ensuring absolute repeatability and high quality
S.Korean Aerobatic Team to Perform in European Show after 10 Years
The South Korean Air Force's Black Eagles aerobatic flight team will perform at three international air shows in Britain in July, marking its first visit to the European nation in 10 years. The team has confirmed participation in the Southport Air Show, Royal International Air Tattoo, and Farnborough Airshow from July 9-22
Turkey, U.S. Move Closer to F-16 Deal: Reports
Turkey has moved closer to getting the U.S
L-39NG Production in Slovakia Soon: Aero Vodochody
Aero Vodochody has announced that it is preparing to launch the production of L-39NG jet trainer in Slovakia. "Our L-39NG is an effective platform for training F-16 pilots, as well as for performing a variety of tactical missions, effectively and very efficiently
U.S. F-35A Jets Join NATO’s Enhanced Air Policing Mission
Eight F-35A Lightning II fifth-generation fighters from the Vermont Air National Guards 158th Fighter Wing recently arrived at Spangdahlem Air Base in Germany to continue NATOs enhanced air policing mission along the eastern flank. Spangdahlem Air Base is a NATO air base with the U
France Orders TALIOS Targeting Pod for Rafale F4 Fighters
Thales said today it received a firm order from the French defence procurement agency (DGA) for an additional 21 TALIOS optronic pods to equip Rafale aircraft currently in service with the French Air and Space Force and the French Navy. The TALIOS pod will enable Rafale F4 standard aircraft to perform both air reconnaissance and ground/surface attack missions
Slovakia to Ground MiG-29 Jets in Preparation for Transferring Them to Ukraine
Slovakia looks to be preparing to transfer its MiG-29 jets to Ukraine as it has announced the grounding of its Soviet-era aircraft ahead of Poland looking after the protection of its airspace. If the MiG-29 transfer does take place, Kyiv will get a much-needed shot in the arm to counter Russia's air superiority
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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