Draken to acquire 12 Dutch F-16 fighters to train USAF pilots
The Netherlands will sell twelve of its surplus F-16 fighter jets to Draken International, the Defense Secretary of…
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Dutch government claims Russian fighter jets harassed frigate
On June 23, 2021, the HMS Defender destroyer of the Royal Navy received warning shots from the Russian…
Helicopter of Colombian president targeted by gunfire
The Colombian presidential UH-60 helicopter was the target of gunfire on June 25, 2021, while transporting president Ivan…
How the KC-46 Pegasus became another 737 MAX for Boeing
US Air Force’s new Boeing KC-46A Pegasus tanker garnered some minor attention lately.In mid-June 2021, the USAF announced…
Russia deploys hypersonic-missile-capable MiG-31s to Syria
Russian MiG-31K fighter jets that can be equipped with Kinzhal hypersonic missiles have arrived at Khmeimim airbase.According to…
US State Department clears F-16 sale to Philippines
The Philippines were authorized to buy American F-16 fighter jets and an array of weapons for them, the…
Malaysia to acquire new fighters amid tense territorial situation
The Malaysian government issued an international tender on June 22, 2021, for the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF)…
Lockheed Martin to offer new and used F-16 Vipers to Ukraine
Lockheed Martin is ready to offer Ukraine the F-16 Viper, the latest version of its best-seller, to compete…
Queen bombs ISIS: UK launches F-35s in first carrier strike since the 90s
British and American F-35 fighter jets took off from HMS Queen Elizabeth to bomb ISIS positions. A part…
USAF prepares next stage of tanker fleet modernization with KC-Y tender
The modernization of the US Air Force tanker fleet is about to enter a new phase, called the…
Defect delays Boeing T-7A trainer serial production by a year
Flying instability was discovered while testing the upcoming T-7A Red Hawk advanced trainers, leading the United States Air Force…
New cost overruns to hit Boeing KC-46 due to more flaws
Boeing will have to fix two more Category I deficiencies in the US Air Force’s new KC-46 aerial…
Will SpaceX resurrect 1950s plans for military cargo rockets?
When it comes to American military hardware, the data provided in the yearly budget estimates of the US…
Indonesia signs letter of intent to buy 36 Rafale fighters
Indonesia reportedly signed a letter of intent to acquire 36 Rafale fighter jets from France.Since the visit of…
Germany could lose a drone war against Azerbaijan, says think tank
The German Institute for Defense and Strategic Studies (GDIS), a think tank associated with the German Bundeswehr, questioned…
RAF F-35Bs land on HMS Prince of Wales for the first time
As the warship began sea trials, a squadron of Royal Air Force and Royal Navy F-35B Lightning II…
South Korean KF-16 crash caused by bird strike
The Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) said that the crash of a KF-16 on June 8, 2021,…
Myanmar Air Force Beechcraft 1900D crashes, killing 12 people
A Beechcraft 1900D of the Myanmar Air Force crashed under unknown circumstances near Pyin Oo Lwin. The aircraft,…