In what could be a major worry for Russia, Nordic countries- Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland have set up a joint air forces command. The Joint Nordic Air Command (JNAC), created on March 16, 2023, unites over 250 combat aircraft from Finland, Sweden, Norway, and Denmark to strengthen air defense, enhance intelligence sharing, and improve operational readiness across Northern Europe
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday revealed an €800 billion defense initiative designed to strengthen Europe's military capabilities and support Ukraine. Speaking before a European Council meeting, von der Leyen introduced the "
A Philippine Air Force (PAF) FA-50 fighter jet with two crew members went missing during a tactical night operation near Cebu early Tuesday, as the Air Force plans to purchase 12 additional aircraft. The jet, part of a training mission from Mactan–Benito Ebuen Air Base, lost communication with other aircraft minutes before reaching its target area, according to a PAF statement
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Hungary, led by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, has blocked a European Union draft document proposing security guarantees and a €20 billion military aid package for Ukraine. Orbán criticized European leaders' decisions to continue backing Ukraine, saying, "European leaders decided in London today that they want to go on with the war instead of opting for peace
Collins Aerospace has completed testing of a demonstrator for its Enhanced Power and Cooling System (EPACS), designed to replace the F-35s existing power and thermal management system (PTMS). The system provides more than twice the cooling capacity of the current PTMS, supporting planned upgrades for the aircrafts lifecycle
The Russian military launched a missile strike on Ukraines Odessa port, destroying a Panamanian-flagged cargo ship allegedly carrying Western weapons for Ukrainian forces, according to Russian intelligence. The Russian Ministry of Defense said
China is reportedly planning to build new Type 055 large destroyers with expanded capabilities, as the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy continues intensive training with its existing fleet. According to China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC), the PLA Navy currently operates eight Type 055 destroyers
Turkeys first unmanned fighter jet, Bayraktar Kizilelma, has completed its Aerodynamic System Identification Test as part of its ongoing development program. The aircraft, produced by Baykar, took off from the AKINCI Flight Training and Test Center in Çorlu, Tekirdağ
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