IAF seeks 114 Rafale jets in direct deal with France, bypassing MRFA tender
India is poised to move forward with a government-to-government (G2G) proposal for 114 additional Rafale fighter jets under…
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Lockheed Martin offers ‘strategic’ partnership to sway Philippines on F-16 Viper deal
Lockheed Martin is stepping up efforts to secure a long-discussed sale of F-16 Block 70 “Viper” fighter jets…
Trump’s 39% tariff on Swiss imports reignites calls to scrap F-35 deal
Switzerland’s $6.25 billion order for Lockheed Martin F-35A fighter jets is back under political fire after US President…
US Navy names next-gen TACAMO aircraft E-130J Phoenix II, replacing E-6B Mercury
The US Navy has officially named its next-generation Take Charge and Move Out (TACAMO) mission aircraft the E-130J…
British F-35B Lightning II makes emergency landing in Japan
A British F-35B Lightning II fighter jet made an emergency landing at Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) in the southwestern…
Japan receives first F-35B fighters, restoring first carrier aviation since WW2
Japan has taken delivery of its first three F-35B Lightning II stealth fighters, a milestone that restores carrier-capable…
India freezes $3.6B P-8 Poseidon deal amid Trump tariff dispute
India has put negotiations for six additional Boeing P-8I Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft on hold, as trade tensions…
Sudan airstrike hits plane allegedly carrying foreign mercenaries
The Sudanese Air Force has destroyed an Emirati aircraft reportedly carrying Colombian mercenaries as it landed at Nyala…
NZ Air Force uses C-130J Hercules to conduct ‘challenging’ Antarctica evacuation
The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) performed a high-risk winter rescue using a C-130J Hercules in order…
USAF B-2 bomber lost after gear failure exposed deeper design flaw
A recently released US Air Force investigation has revealed how a cascading chain of mechanical and design failures…
Korean Air partners with Anduril to produce advanced military drones
Korean Air and US defense technology startup Anduril Industries have signed a partnership to jointly produce autonomous aircraft…
Spain rules out F-35, leaving Navy without Harrier replacement
Spain has effectively ruled out acquiring the Lockheed Martin F-35, suspending talks with the US and opting to…
Russian drone overflew Vilnius with explosives, Lithuania urges NATO response
In less than a month, two military-grade drones of Russian design have crossed into Lithuanian airspace from Belarus.…
Swiss firm Destinus acquires autonomous flight startup Daedalean for $223M
Destinus, a Swiss company specializing in the production of autonomous drones and other advanced aerospace technologies, has agreed…
Netherlands first to use NATO mechanism to buy US Patriot systems for Ukraine
The Netherlands has become the first NATO member to finance a complete US military aid package for Ukraine…
France’s Falcon 8X-based Archange intelligence aircraft performs maiden flight
The first aircraft developed under France’s Archange program has completed its maiden flight, according to the country’s defense…
U-2 Dragon Lady marks 70th anniversary with record-breaking flight across US
In a tribute to seven decades of service, a TU-2S Dragon Lady from the 9th Reconnaissance Wing completed…
Over 3,000 Boeing fighter jet workers begin strike, union slams ‘empty promises’
Over 3,000 Boeing fighter jet workers have started strike action after union members rejected a modified offer from…