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,…
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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…
Pentagon signs waiver for alloy made in China to allow F-35 deliveries to resume
The Pentagon has announced that deliveries of F-35 Lightning II fifth-generation fighters can resume. A waiver allowing the Department…
Romania forced to ground MiG-21 LanceR fighters because of low-quality fuel
The Romanian Air Force was tricked into fueling its MiG-21 LanceR fighters with poor-quality kerosene, damaging the fuel…
Two dead after newly delivered military aircraft crashes at airport in Gao, Mali
Two army personnel have been killed after a military plane, delivered to Mali’s armed forces by Russia, crashed…
Ireland abandons historical stance on air defense neutrality
Ireland will no longer solely rely on the British Royal Air Forces to monitor and defend its airspace…
“New normal”: How Europe airspace is coping with increased military activity
European airspace has already become more complex and busier due to increased military activity following the Russian invasion…