Korean, Indonesian Officials Meet in Jakarta to Revive Stalled KF-21 Project
South Koreas Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) chief Seok Jong-gun met with Indonesian Vice Defense Minister Donny Ermawan Taufanto in Jakarta last week to discuss the stalled KF-21 fighter jet project, as unresolved disputes over funding and technology-sharing continue to delay progress. Seok acknowledged “difficulties due to differing views” but emphasized...
Nigeria Receives Former French Alpha Jet Aircraft for Air Force
The Nigerian Air Force has reportedly received at least four Dassault/Dornier Alpha Jet aircraft that previously served in the French Air Force. The delivery is part of a contract with the French defense company SOFEMA, aimed at repairing and modernizing Nigerias Alpha Jet fleet
Rheinmetall to Begin Production of F-35A Center Fuselage in April
Rheinmetall has started assembling equipment for the production of center fuselage sections for F-35A fighter jets, with full-scale production set to begin in April 2025. The German defense company shared a video on its social media platforms showing preparations at its manufacturing site
Technical Malfunction Forces Russian Su-25 to Crash
A Russian Su-25 attack aircraft crashed during a training flight in Primorsky Krai on March 24 due to a suspected technical malfunction, the Russian Defense Ministry
American F-47 Jet Using Canards from Older Generation Fighters: Chinese Expert
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Dassault Aviation Offers Rafale to Portugal, Canada as Alternatives to F-35
Dassault Aviation is positioning its Rafale fighter jet as an alternative for countries that have suspended their consideration of the F-35A, including Portugal and Canada, according to CEO Eric Trappier. Speaking to
Russian Su-34 Fighter Jet Lands “Safely” on its Belly
In a demonstration of Russian fighter jets robust design, a Su-34 fighter-bomber executed an emergency landing on its fuselage when its its landing gear failed to deploy at an undisclosed airfield on Saturday. The aircraft touched down safely on its belly, with the crew reportedly unharmed, highlighting a successful management of a technical failure during flight
Germany to Keep F-35 Aircraft Order Despite America’s ‘Unpredictable’ Policies
The German government will not abandon the purchase of F-35A fighters despite the unpredictable nature of the current Trump administration in the U.S
France to Base Rafale F5 Fighters with Hypersonic Nuclear Missiles near German...
France plans to station Rafale F5 fighter jets armed with ASN4G hypersonic nuclear cruise missiles at Luxeuil Air Base near the German border, expanding its nuclear deterrence program. President Emmanuel Macron made the announcement during a visit to the airbase, outlining a $1
Baykar’s Akinci Drone Fires AI-enabled Mini Cruise Missile
Large Jet-Powered Ekranoplan Spotted in China, Reviving Cold War-Era Technology
China Reveals Weapons to Destroy Power Grids
Milkor and Hanwha Systems Partner to Enhance UAV Surveillance Capabilities
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...
