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…
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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…
Czech, Polish jets to protect Slovakia amid possible transfer of MiGs to Ukraine
Czechia and Poland have agreed to protect Slovakian airspace while the country grounds its ageing MiG-29 fighter jets. On…
RAAF and US Air Force sign Joint Vision Statement, strengthening relations
Ties between the Royal Australian Armed Force (RAAF) and the US Air Force were further strengthened when the…
North Korea launches long-range ballistic missile over Japan
Japan has issued evacuation notices after North Korea fired a ballistic missile over the country. According to BBC News…
F-35: Saab accuses Canada of breaking rules of competition
Saab has accused the Canadian government of disrespecting the terms of a tender that saw the country choose…
Hercules grounded: USAF discovers problems with C-130 propellers
Almost the entire fleet of United States Air Force (USAF) Lockheed C-130H Hercules transport aircraft have been grounded,…