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…
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Embraer C-390 reaches Full Operational Capability with Brazilian Air Force
The Embraer C-390 Millennium transport aircraft has achieved Full Operational Capability (FOC) with the Brazilian Air Force (FAB). The…
France to start building new nuclear aircraft carrier by 2026
France will begin the construction of its next-generation nuclear aircraft carrier by 2026, with sea trials to start…
Israeli forces shoot down aircraft that crossed border from Syria
Israeli military forces have confirmed that it shot down an “aircraft” that appeared to enter its airspace from…
“The side that adapts fastest prevails” Sir Richard Knighton, the UK’s next Air Chief
In an exclusive interview, AeroTime Chairman and Editor-in-Chief, Richard Stephenson, met Air Marshal Sir Richard Knighton, who has…
Lockheed Martin, Raytheon to develop hypersonic anti-ship missile for US Navy fighters
Lockheed Martin and Raytheon have been awarded a $116 million contract by the US Naval Air Systems Command…
All nine soldiers killed after two US Black Hawk helicopters crash in Kentucky
All nine soldiers aboard two United States (US) Blackhawk helicopters were killed after both aircraft crashed, officials confirmed. US…
Loyal wingmen: the cyberpunk future of aerial warfare
A swarm of small, fast, cockpit-less fighter jets are flying in a tight circle around an F-35 Lightning…
Aircraft scrambled after Russian ships spotted off Irish west coast
Two Russian government ships caused alarm among Ireland’s Defence Forces after acting suspiciously in waters off the Irish…
Airbus’ Survey Copter unveils CAPA-X modular tactical drone concept
Survey Copter, a subsidiary of Airbus, unveiled CAPA-X, a multi-mission modular tactical drone, at the SOFINS special forces…
NATO orders additional Airbus A330 for Multinational MRTT Fleet
The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) has ordered an additional Airbus A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT). The tanker…
Airbus achieves autonomous control of drone from tanker aircraft
Airbus completed the first test flight of its Auto’Mate technology demonstrator, showcasing in-flight autonomous guidance and control of…
France’s DGA qualifies F4.1 standard of Rafale fighter jet
The French Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) qualified the F4.1 standard for the Rafale fighter.On March 13, 2023,…
Russian nuclear weapons in Belarus: NATO condemns “irresponsible rhetoric”
Ukraine and NATO countries condemned Russian President Vladimir Putin’s plans to deploy “tactical” nuclear weapons in neighboring ally…
Turkey’s Baykar Technologies unveils new images of Bayraktar TB3 combat drone
Baykar Technologies CTO Selcuk Bayraktar shared pictures of the manufacturer’s carrier-based combat drone, the Bayraktar TB3, on the…
France trains Ukrainian pilots to survive crash behind enemy lines
The French Ministry of Armed Forces has denied claims that France was training Ukrainian pilots to operate Mirage 2000…
USAF retaliates after Iran kamikaze drone strikes base in Syria
The United States has conducted airstrikes on Iran-backed groups in Syria after being targeted by an Iranian kamikaze…
Is the Indian Navy edging closer to a Rafale Marine order?
India’s Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) could soon approve an order for 26 Dassault Rafale Marine fighters, a…