US administration approves modernization of Turkey’s F-16 fleet
The United States State Department has approved the upgrade of Turkey’s current fleet of F-16 fighters for an estimated total…
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RAF and German Air Force intercept two Russian Su-27 fighter jets and spy plane
The British Royal Air Force (RAF) has released details of an interception its fighter jets made after Russian…
UK MoD hands BAE $800M boost for 6th-gen Tempest fighter jet
The Ministry of Defense (MoD) in the United Kingdom has announced an $800 million funding boost for BAE…
Germany approves delivery of Polish MiG-29 fighters to Ukraine
The Federal Government of Germany has agreed to deliver five MiG 29 fighter jets to Ukraine, as requested…
South Korea to develop electronic warfare aircraft, buy spec ops helicopters
South Korea’s Defense Project Promotion Committee has approved the development of an electronic warfare aircraft and the purchase…
Embraer showcases Super Tucano light attack aircraft in NATO configuration
Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer has announced the launch of a new variant of its EMB 314 Super Tucano…
North Korea fires ballistic missile, Japan orders Hokkaido evacuation
Fears that a ballistic missile fired by North Korea could reach Japan has forced inhabitants to take shelter. J-Alert,…
Taiwan scotches rumor of Chinese missiles falling into its territorial waters
The Taiwanese Ministry of National Defense has issued a denial following rumors of a Chinese missile falling into…
Brazil and Sweden strengthen ties on Gripen and KC-390 aircraft programs
Brazil is considering expanding its initial order of Gripen E fighters, while Embraer and Saab study offering the…
Romania confirms Lockheed Martin F-35 fighters acquisition
Romania’s Supreme Council of National Defense (CSAT) approved the acquisition of Lockheed Martin F-35 fifth-generation fighters.A meeting of…
Russian Su-27 fighter jet almost shot down RAF spy plane: US intelligence leak
A Royal Air Force reconnaissance plane was almost shot down by a Russian Su-27 fighter jet over the…
China wraps up aerial and naval drills simulating blockade of Taiwan
The Chinese military “successfully completed” an exercise called Joint Sword, which simulated a blockade of Taiwan.The large-scale military…
Plane embarrassment: when militaries use the wrong jet for publicity
Aircraft recognition is a skill most people will never need in their lives. However, in some cases, this…
Upgraded B-52 strategic bombers receive new designation
B-52 Stratofortress strategic bombers undergoing the Commercial Engine Replacement Program (CERP) are to receive a new designation. “Any…
Finland to acquire David’s Sling air defense system from Israel
The Finnish Defence Forces are set to procure the “David’s Sling” system as their next long-range air defense…
Ukrainian pilot captured after plane crashes in Russia, claims FSB
A Ukrainian pilot who was flying a light aircraft has been captured after he crashed in Russia, the…
FAA issues AD to address potential KC-46 critical function loss
The United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is issuing an airworthiness directive (AD) to address a potentially unsafe…
Finland in NATO: what are the consequences for air defense in the Baltic?
For decades, Finland has maintained a policy of non-alignment, declining to join any military alliance. However, with increasing…