Ukraine’s Air Force denies report of ‘secret’ cross-national F-16 squadron
Ukraine’s Air Force has rejected claims that a ‘secret’ cross-national F-16 squadron, allegedly composed of Ukrainian, US and Dutch pilots,…
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India reportedly seeks 31 more Rafale Marine fighters as 114-jet deal advances
India has reportedly asked France to provide 31 additional carrier-capable Dassault Rafale Marine jets for the Indian Navy. This comes alongside New Delhi’s parallel effort to procure 114 Rafale fighters for…
Denmark stands up new Air Force squadron for MQ-9B SeaGuardian drones
Denmark has created a new Royal Danish Air Force unit to operate its incoming long-range drones, formally standing…
Boeing’s Regional Director on F-15EX for Saudi Arabia, localizing production
Boeing was among the most prominent exhibitors at the World Defense Show (WDS) 2026, held in Riyadh, Saudi…
Video appears to show Patriot intercepting Zircon hypersonic missile
Video footage credited to Ukraine’s Air Command Center appears to show a MIM-104 Patriot surface-to-air missile system intercepting…
Leonardo sells four weapon-ready C-27J Maritime Patrol Aircraft to Saudi Arabia
Italian aerospace and defense firm Leonardo will supply Saudi Arabia with four C-27J Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) with…
UK to deploy Carrier Strike Group and F-35s to deter Russian aggression
The United Kingdom (UK) will deploy its Carrier Strike Group led by HMS Prince of Wales to the…
France reportedly negotiating Eurodrone exit, partners push ahead
France is reportedly negotiating its withdrawal from the Eurodrone program with its three partner nations. Challenges reported on February 11, 2026, that French…
Canada’s Carney confirms new payments tied to 14 additional F-35 fighters
Canada has begun making payments tied to long-lead components for 14 additional F-35A fighters, Prime Minister Mark Carney has confirmed in Parliament. The…
Indonesia tests fighter jets on toll roads as alternative to airbases
Indonesia successfully demonstrated its first fighter aircraft landings on a toll road on February 11, 2026. The exercise…
India approves $39 billion purchase of 114 Rafale jets ahead of Macron visit
India has approved the $39 billion purchase of 114 Dassault Rafale fighter jets, in an effort to bolster…
Australia opens $253 million drone facility at RAAF Tindal for northern defense
Australia has opened a major new unmanned aircraft facility at the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base Tindal…
Boeing loses Indonesian F-15EX contract after talks stall
Boeing has ended its effort to sell F-15EX fighter jets to Indonesia, bringing an end to a long-running…
Taiwan to purchase 10 Lockheed C-130Js from US instead of C-130H upgrade
Taiwan plans to purchase 10 Lockheed Martin C-130J transport aircraft from the United States (US) rather than carry…
Airbus A330 MRTT auto-refueling gets go-ahead with world-first certification
Airbus and Singapore have achieved full certification of the Automatic Air-to-Air Refueling (A3R) capability on the Airbus A330…
Airbus Hteaming trial proves a ‘gamechanger for modern tactical operations’
Singapore’s Defense Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) and Airbus Helicopters are celebrating the conclusion of a successful HTeaming…
US Navy F-35C shoots down Iranian drone near aircraft carrier in Arabian Sea
A US F‑35C Lightning II assigned to the Carrier Air Wing 9 shot down an Iranian Shahed-139 unmanned…
US looks to secure $3 billion deal to support Saudi Arabia’s F-15 fleet
The United States (US) looks set to approve a $3 billion agreement to support Saudi Arabia’s in-service F-15…