Russia presents Checkmate at Dubai, takes shots at F-35 and Bayraktar
Russian state conglomerate Rostec has showcased its latest project, the Sukhoi Checkmate fighter jet, at the Dubai Airshow…
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UAE orders two Airbus A330 MRTT tankers
The United Arab Emirates Air Force and Air Defence has formally ordered two Airbus A330 Multirole Tanker Transport…
Spain signs a deal for three Airbus A330 MRTT tankers
Spain signed a deal to purchase three A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport aircraft (MRTT) from Airbus, the company announced…
South Korea and Indonesia reach a deal on KAI KF-21 fighter jet
South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) announced that it has reached a deal with Indonesia, with both…
Rafales deducted from the French Air Force for export will not be replaced
Despite the initial announcement, the 24 used Dassault Rafale fighter jets deducted from the French Air Force fleet…
Spain dismisses rumors of F-35 fighter jet order
The Spanish government denied media reports that it was considering an order of Lockheed Martin F-35 stealth fighter…
Russian pilot who shot down partner to face military trial
The case of major Vasily Savelyev, a Russian Sukhoi Su-35 pilot who fired live rounds and shot down…
Airbus partners with Northrop Grumman to work on NATO’s next AWACS
Airbus and Northrop Grumman are set to collaborate with seven other companies to create the Atlantic Strategic Partnership…
Fourth time’s the charm: DARPA successfully tests Gremlin drone
US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) announced the conclusion of the first fully successful airborne recovery of…
Spain considers an F-35 order. Is the FCAS threatened?
Spain is reportedly considering an order for a total of 50 F-35 stealth fighter jets. The order would…
Boeing tests ATS Loyal Wingman, prepares to showcase drone at Dubai Airshow
Boeing Airpower Teaming System (ATS), a drone intended to perform in a combat environment alongside fighter jets, is…
South Korea enters Slovakian trainer tender with FA-50 jets
South Korea entered the Slovakian jet trainer tender with a bang, offering 10 FA-50 light fighter jets.The purchase…
Russia to display Sukhoi Checkmate fighter jet at Dubai Airshow
Sukhoi Checkmate, the latest Russian fifth-generation single-engine fighter jet project, will be presented at the 2021 Dubai Airshow. The…
Did Northrop Grumman just unveil a new 6th generation fighter jet?
Northrop Grumman released a promotional video presenting some of its current projects. Some of the aircraft portrayed in…
Chinese electronic warfare planes and helicopter enter Taiwan’s ADIZ
A Chinese military turboprop entered Taiwan’s air defense identification zone (ADIZ) on November 2, 2021. This is China’s…
Russia unveils Sukhoi Checkmate, new light fighter jet
Russia has unveiled the Sukhoi Checkmate, a new fifth-generation fighter jet intended to supplement the Su-57 and conquer…
USAF flies B-1B bomber in joint exercises with allies over Middle East waterways
The United States Air Force flew a B-1B Lancer strategic bomber over key waterways in the Middle East…
Will Greece acquire RAF’s 30 retiring Eurofighter Typhoons?
The Hellenic Air Force is reportedly considering the acquisition of the 30 Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets of the…