South Korea deploys jets after China, Russia warplanes enter air defense zone
South Korea said it urgently deployed its fighter jets after two Chinese and six Russian military planes entered…
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In pictures: B-2 Spirit strategic bombers conduct elephant walk
The 509th and the 131st Bomb Wings, flying the B-2 Spirit strategic bombers, conducted Exercise Spirit Vigilance 22…
USAF ready to unveil the B-21 strategic bomber. Here’s what we know so far
Northrop Grumman will roll out the B-21 Raider on December 2, 2022, the first new bomber aircraft designed…
Swedish MP calls for the sale of Gripens to Ukraine
A member of the Swedish parliament has said the country should agree to sell Saab JAS 39 Gripen…
Mystery plane bombs Russian positions in Central African Republic: government
The government of the Central African Republic (CAR) reports that an aircraft bombed a base where local troops…
Bombardier to begin conversion of Global 6000 into spy plane for German military
Bombardier Defense announced the arrival of a Global 6000 jet to its facilities in Kansas, in the United…
French Rafales deployed to Lithuania to conduct diversified missions?
Four French Rafale fighters landed at Siauliai Air Base in Lithuania to participate in the NATO Baltic Air…
French MP reports alarming training shortage for Rafale pilots
A report on the challenges the French Air Force will face in 2023 has revealed an alarming training…
NATO performs air and missile defense system attack exercise in Romania
NATO has performed a simulated air and missile defense system attack exercise in Romania in a bid to…
Thailand continues attempts to acquire world’s smallest F-35 fleet
Thailand continues discussing the possibility to acquire two Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II fighter jets, the country’s media…
E-2 Hawkeye early warning aircraft overruns runway in Taiwan
A Taiwan’s Air Force (ROCAF) E-2K Hawkeye early warning aircraft (AEW) overran the runway of Pingtung Air Base on…
Turkey begins TF-X fighter jet assembly, showcases factory in new footage
Turkish Aerospace Industry (TAI) has begun the assembly of the TF-X, the country’s homebuilt fifth-generation fighter jet. A half-assembled…
US plans to send HAWK air defense equipment to Ukraine: Reuters
The United States is considering bringing some HAWK air defense equipment out of storage and sending it to…
Ukraine receives first shipment of NASAMS, Aspide air defense systems
The first shipment of NASAMS and Aspide air defense systems have been delivered to Ukraine’s armed forces. The weapons…
Republic of Singapore Air Force pilot charged with trespassing and molestation
A Lieutenant-Colonel from the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) was charged in court on November 15, 2022…
Ukraine continues to deliver engines for Turkey’s Kizilelma stealth drone
Ukraine is continuing to supply engines for the Bayraktar Kizilelma, Turkey’s upcoming stealth drone. The drone has been…
European Space Force: what are the space capabilities of European nations?
The militarization of space, temporarily on hold following the end of the Cold War, is once again a…
Bayraktar Kizilelma combat drone conducts ground tests ahead of first flight
The Bayraktar Kizilelma combat drone completed autonomous taxi and takeoff run tests ahead of its first flight. The…