USAF lays out plans for NGAD, loyal wingmen numbers
The US Air Force plans for the first batch of Next Generation Air Defense (NGAD) systems to consist…
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Two Italian Air Force pilots killed in mid-air collision: video
The Italian Air Force has confirmed that two of its pilots have been killed in a mid-air collision…
Seventy Russian aircraft destroyed by Ukrainian defenses since invasion began
A United States Air Force General has confirmed that Ukraine has lost over 60 aircraft since the Russian…
US AFSOC buys three General Atomics MQ-9s for special forces
The United States Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) has signed a contract with General Atomics for three…
General Atomics to continue developing LongShot, DARPA’s missile-launching drone
General Atomics was chosen to further develop the LongShot concept – an aircraft-launched drone meant to extend the…
Lockheed Martin resumes F-35 tests flights after three-month hiatus
Lockheed Martin has resumed conducting test flights of the new F-35 Lightning II fighter jets after fixing an…
China is working on its next military helicopter, says Z-10 chief designer
China is already working on designs for a new military helicopter at an accelerated pace, claims political advisor…
Strike Eagles on strike: IAF F-15 pilots join protest against judicial reform
Israeli Air Force (IAF) pilots have joined a growing strike and initiated meetings with officials over plans by…
RAF jets scrambled to escort plane cause sonic boom over UK: video
A sonic boom that was heard over large parts of central England was caused by Royal Air Force…
First Rafale F4.1 delivered to French Air Force research and test center
The Dassault Rafale, France’s main fighter jet, reached a new milestone after the first aircraft brought to the…
US evaluates Ukrainian pilots, considers training them: report
US military is currently assessing two Ukrainian pilots and trying to determine how long would it take for…
Taiwan claims 21 Chinese fighter jets entered air defense zone
Taiwan claims 21 Chinese fighter jets entered its air defense zone in the space of 24 hours. According…
Saudi Arabia to study the possibility of joining Tempest development
Saudi Arabia has signed a partnership agreement with the United Kingdom to explore the possibility of joining the…
Boeing offers T-7 Red Hawk trainer to Australia
Boeing has proposed its T-7 Red Hawk advanced trainer for the needs of the Royal Australian Air Force. Australia…
Rolls-Royce starts testing new B-52 strategic bomber engines
Rolls-Royce has launched testing of the F130 engine, which is set to replace the current engines of the…
Here’s what we know about Ukraine’s largest suspected drone attack on Russia
On February 27-28, 2023, Russian news sources began reporting what appeared to be several separate sightings of Ukrainian-made…
US Air Force reveals plan to buy 26 new E-7 planes from Boeing
The US Air Force has set out its plans to purchase 26 E-7 planes from Boeing with the…
Cocaine Force One: Portugal turns drug smuggling jet into presidential plane
Portugal believes in second chances: an official presidential plane recently induced was previously seized in a cocaine bust. On…