France ‘Notes’ Swiss Choice of 'non-European Equipment' in F-35 Jet Selection
Barely hiding its disappointment over the choice of American F-35 over its European rivals, the French Ministry of Defence said the performance of its equipment (Rafale Jets) is demonstrated every day in operations. “The (French) Ministry of the Armed Forces has taken note of the decisions announced today (June 30) ...
U.S.M.C.’s First F-35C Squadron Achieves Full Operational Capability...
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Belgian F-16 Crashes into a Building Near Dutch Airbase
A Belgian Air Force F-16 crashed into a building near Leeuwarden Air Base (Vliegbasis Leeuwarden) used by the Royal Netherlands Air Force, earlier today. “In the morning of July 1, a (Belgian Air Force) F-16 crashed into an opposite building
China Flies Swarm of J-20 Stealth jets at CPC Centenary Event
At the Communist Party of China's (CPC) centenary celebrations today, fifteen J-20 fighters flew in formation over Beijing skies, the largest number of these jets open to viewing by the general public in any event till date. The previous record was five, at the National Day military parade on October 1,
Switzerland Selects F-35 Jets, Patriot Missile Systems
The Swiss Federal Council today announced that it is set to propose that Parliament approve the procurement of 36 F-35A fighter aircraft from US manufacturer Lockheed Martin and five Patriot fire units from US manufacturer Raytheon together worth 8 billion CHF (US$ 8.64 billon)
Netherlands to Sell 12 F-16 Jets to Draken International as it Makes...
The Dutch government has entered into a contract to sell 12 F-16 jets belonging to the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNAF) to a private U.S
Israel Aerospace to Upgrade Sri Lankan Air Force's Kfir Aircraft
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) signed a contract valued $50 million with Sri Lanka to upgrade five of their Air Forces Kfir aircraft. The deal includes replacing the aircraft's basic avionics with the advanced 4+ generation fighter aircraft avionics in order to one day integrate advanced radar, sensors, communication systems, and new helmets
Boeing to Provide U.S. Air Force with F-15 Mission Training Center Simulation...
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Philippines to Buy 12 F-16 Jets, Missiles worth $2.6 billion
Amidst human rights concerns, the U.S
German Federal Audit Office Flags FCAS Project
The German Federal Audit Office (FAO) has flagged the Future Combat Air Systems (FCAS) project in which Germany is partnering with France and Spain to build the FCAS together with its weapons complement called Next Generation Weapon System (NGWS). The FAO noted "that no final negotiated agreement (between Germany and its partners) has been submitted to Parliament,” reports German outlet
Pakistani, Turk Pilots to Size up Rafale Jets in Turkish Exercise
Pakistani and Turkish pilots will get an opportunity to size up Rafale fighter jets recently bought by India and Greece in this years international Anatolian Eagle-2021(AE-21) Exercise to commence tomorrow in Turkey. According to information released by the Turkish Air Force, the purpose of the exercise is “sharing the knowledge, skills and experiences of all participants in a real-like war environment and raising the training levels for combined operations
Poland Purchases FlyEye Recon UAVs, Plans $1.7B Order for K9 Howitzer Support...
U.S. Navy, DARPA Develop Robotic System for Satellite Servicing
BAE Systems Begins Construction of New M777 Howitzer Production Facility
Latvia to Receive Additional Patria 6x6 Armored Command and Control Vehicles
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...