Norway’s intel agency takes over investigation into reported drone sightings
Norway’s domestic intelligence agency has taken over investigations into the country’s reported drone sightings near key infrastructure sites…
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Sketching the 6th generation fighter jet
While some countries are still developing 5th generation fighter jets, the most advanced to date, manufacturers around the…
Russian Su-27 fighter fired missile near RAF spy plane: UK MoD
The UK Defence Secretary reported that a Russian Su-27 fighter fired a missile near an RAF spy plane…
Australia probes possibility China is recruiting ex-air force pilots
Australia is taking a cue from the United Kingdom by investigating whether its own ex-Royal Australian Air Force…
Leaked video shows the moment US Navy F-35 crashed onto carrier
Leaked video allegedly capturing the moment a United States Navy Lockheed Martin F-35C fifth-generation fighter jet crashed onto the…
France and Switzerland renew air policing agreement
France and Switzerland renew their cooperation agreement on mutual airspace surveillance and protection and air policing. Established in 2004,…
Lockheed posts better than expected Q3 revenue, helped by higher F-35 sales
Lockheed Martin reported higher-than-expected third-quarter revenue despite the problems with F-35 production. The company’s net earnings reached almost…
13 civilians killed in Russian fighter crash: here’s what we know so far
On the evening of October 17, 2022, a Russian Su-34 fighter-bomber crashed into a residential building in the…
China recruits former RAF pilots for training roles, UK issues ‘threat alert’
Former Royal Air Force (RAF) pilots are being recruited by China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA), to pass on…
A new era of propulsion? USAF invests $4.9B to build adaptive engine for NGAD
The U.S. Air Force (USAF) recently signed agreements with five US-based aerospace and engine manufacturers to develop prototypes…
Norwegian police arrest Russian man for flying drone over Tromso Airport
Police in Norway have arrested a Russian man caught flying a drone over Norway’s Tromso Airport (TOS). The 51-year-old…
NATO begins annual nuclear exercise despite pressure from Russia
Amid increased nuclear threat from Russia, the air forces of 14 NATO nations began their annual nuclear exercise…
Russia simulates Iskander nuclear-capable missile launches from Kaliningrad
Russia simulated electronic launches of nuclear-capable missiles during exercises in the Kaliningrad enclave. The Russian Ministry of Defense revealed…
TotalEnergies faces lawsuit for allegedly fueling Russian bombers
A complaint of “complicity in war crimes” has been filed against TotalEnergies by two associations following reports that…
France to deploy Rafales to Lithuania for the first time
France will deploy Rafale fighter jets to Siauliai in Lithuania for the first time to participate in the…
Austria mulling F-35 as Typhoon replacement next decade: Janes
There could be yet another F-35 nation in Europe, with Austria reportedly eyeing the Lockheed Martin fighter, according…
Russian missiles violated Moldova’s airspace, Foreign Minister says
Moldova’s Ministry of Defense said three cruise missiles fired by Russian armed forces at Ukrainian territory had crossed…
Finland closes major highway to conduct air force drill
Finland closed one of its major highways so that the Finnish Air Force could use a section to…