US Navy E-6B ‘Doomsday plane’ spotted crossing Atlantic toward Europe
The rare overseas deployment of a US Navy E-6B Mercury nuclear command and control aircraft has drawn international…
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Russian IL-20M aircraft intercepted over Baltic Sea by NATO
The German Air Force dispatched two Eurofighter jets to monitor a Russian IL-20M reconnaissance aircraft that entered neutral…
UK to assemble US Air Force E-7 Wedgetail prototypes despite Pentagon doubts
The United States Air Force (USAF) has turned to the United Kingdom to assemble its first two E-7A…
Japan’s F-15J Eagles land in UK in historic Atlantic mission
For the first time in history, the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF), known as Kōkū Jieitai, has flown…
Estonia triggers NATO Article 4 after ‘brazen’ Russian MiG-31 airspace breach
Estonia’s Foreign Ministry said on September 19, 2025, that three Russian MiG-31 fighter jets entered the country’s airspace…
Trump wants Bagram back. But could the Afghan base really counter China?
Donald Trump has vowed to reclaim Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan, calling its 2021 abandonment a “terrible mistake”.…
New Congressional report details V-22 Osprey safety concerns
The V-22 Osprey tiltrotor continues to play a key role in US military operations, for everything from inserting Marines…
Latvia confirms Russian Gerbera drone wreckage found on Ventspils coast
On September 19, 2025, Latvia’s National Armed Forces (NBS) confirmed that drone debris had washed ashore near Vārve…
Poland adopts WLKM Gatling gun for drone defense after Russian incursions
Poland’s Ministry of Defense has confirmed plans to introduce the WLKM 12.7 mm Gatling gun, a domestically developed…
US warns Canada of ‘serious consequences’ if F-35 deal collapses
Canada’s ongoing review of its planned F-35 purchase is expected to wrap up by the end of September…
Portugal signs contract amendment for sixth KC-390 and 10 NATO options
Portugal has signed an amendment to its contract with Embraer, securing a sixth KC-390 Millennium transport aircraft and…
US approves F-16 fighter jet sale to Peru
The United States has struck a potentially significant military deal with Peru, approving the $3.42 billion sale of advanced…
Poland urges NATO to impose no-fly zone over Ukraine after drone incursions
Poland has urged NATO to impose a no-fly zone over Ukraine following a series of Russian drone incursions…
Russia uses Zapad 2025 for ‘hypersonic posturing’ with Zircon, Kinzhal drills
Russia said on September 14, 2025, that it had fired a Zircon (or Tsirkon) hypersonic cruise missile at…
Starlink outage disrupts service worldwide, including Ukrainian front lines
Elon Musk’s SpaceX satellite internet service, Starlink, suffered a widespread outage on September 15, 2025, with disruptions reported…
France awards ArianeGroup contract for new M51.4 nuclear ballistic missile
The French Armaments Agency (DGA) announced on September 12, 2025, it had awarded ArianeGroup the contract to design…
NATO F-16s scrambled as Russian drone penetrates Romanian airspace
Two NATO F-16 fighter jets were scrambled after a Russian drone penetrated Romanian airspace leading to fierce condemnation…
‘Hard work, progressing well’: Leonardo Proteus demonstrator to fly this year
While standing next to a mockup of Proteus at a briefing, Leonardo’s Managing Director of Helicopters UK announced…