CAE to Provide Ab Initio Flight Training to German Air Force
The Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) has asked CAE GmbH to provide ab initio training services to the German Air Force. The initial contract has a term of seven years and includes an option for an additional five years
Japanese F-15 Fighter Disappears from Radar, Search on for Pilot
A Japanese Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) F-15 fighter disappeared from radars shortly after taking off from Komatsu airbase, Ishikawa Prefecture, earlier today. The jet was conducting training with a crew of two aboard when radar contact with it was lost when it was about 5km from the base off the Sea...
Not Subject of Kuwait Eurofighter Corruption Investigation: Leonardo
Italys Leonardo said it is not subject of a judicial investigation in relation to the Kuwait Eurofighter program. The country signed a $9 billion order with Leonardo in 2016 for 28 Eurofighter Typhoon fighters
E-LynX Airborne Software Defined Radio Completes Connectivity Flight Tests Onboard Brazilian F-5M...
The Brazilian Air Force (FAB) and AEL Sistemas, Elbit Systems Brazilian subsidiary concluded successful series of flight tests for the integration of E-LynXTM Airborne Software Defined Radio onboard two F-5M aircraft. AEL Sistemas is prime contractor of the Brazilian Link-BR2 strategic program that aims to provide National secured datalink capabilities, enable...
U.S. F-35C Crashes While Landing on Supercarrier in South China Sea...
Seven sailors were injured after an American F-35C Lightning II jet crashed on the deck of the USS Carl Vinson supercarrier in the South China Sea. The crash is the first for an F-35C, the Navy's variant of the single-engine stealth fighter, designed for operations off aircraft carriers
Nigerian JF-17s Scrambled to Intercept Unidentified Drone
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) today scrambled JF-17 fighters to intercept an unidentified drone in its airspace. This is the second such incident in a week
Russian Military Receives New Tanks, Mi-28NM and Ka-52 Helicopters
The Russian armed forces took delivery of BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicles, modernized T-72B3 tanks, Electronic Warfare systems, Mi-28NM Night Hunter and Ka-52 Alligator helicopters, as well as Su-30SM2 jets. The delivery of eight types of military equipment was undertaken on the occasion of the Single Day of Military Acceptance, Rostec said in a statement
Deliveries Begin of Su-30SM2 "Super Sukhoi" to the Russian Armed Forces
Russian Aircraft manufacturer, UAC began deliveries of the latest multifunctional Su-30SM2 fighters to the Russian Armed Forces as part of the state defense order. Dubbed "Super Sukhoi," the Su-30SM2 is a modernized version of the Su-30SM
First Six Rafale Jets Arrives in Greece
The Hellenic Air Force (HAF) welcomed the first six of a total of 18 Rafale aircraft at the Tanagra Air Base in the presence of the Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Eric Trappier, Chairman and CEO of Dassault Aviation. The newly inducted aircraft are said to be entering the Hellenic Air Forces 332 Squadron
Turkish "Hurjet" Jet Trainer to Be Unveiled in Next 2 Months
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) will fully unveil Hürjet advanced jet trainer and light attack aircraft in two months. TAI head Temel Kotil told
Dassault Aviation to Support French Mirage 2000 Fighters
The French Ministry of the Armed Forces Directorate of Aeronautical Maintenance (DMAé) recently awarded Dassault Aviation a contract to support the Mirage 2000 fleet of the French Air and Space Force (FASF). Covering a period of 14 years, the BALZAC contract includes all maintenance activities for the French Mirage 2000s until their retirement
Bird Strike Caused S.Korean F-35A Engine Fault, But Landing Gear Did not...
A bird strike on South Korea F-35A fighter jet on January 4 forced the pilot to initiate emergency landing but the aircraft landed on its belly as the landing gear did not deploy, according to preliminary findings of an Air Force inquiry. The
Denmark Signs Agreement with France to Acquire Mistral Missiles
Denmark Commits $970M Military Aid to Ukraine
Bulgaria Receives First F-16 Block 70 Fighter Jet
Dutch F-35s on NATO Patrol Duty, Intercepted 23 Russian Aircraft
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...
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...