France opens first military space air base in Toulouse
France has officially inaugurated its first-ever military space air base, a landmark step in the country’s effort to…
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RAAF assists in repairing damaged airports in remote areas in the Philippines
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has sent two Mobile Training Teams (MTTs) to the Philippines in order…
C-17 Globemaster could play starring role in British F-35B’s rescue from India
A Royal Air Force (RAF) Boeing C-17 Globemaster could play a starring role in the rescue of a…
Sikorsky discusses future-ready Black Hawk and CH-53K at Paris Air Show
At the Paris Air Show 2025, American aircraft manufacturer Sikorsky has reaffirmed its commitment to innovation across its…
4 charged over Brize Norton break-in with damage to RAF aircraft valued at $9.5M
Four people have been charged with offences in the UK after allegedly storming RAF Brize Norton and causing…
Paraguay Air Force receives four Embraer A-29 Super Tucano military trainers
On June 30, 2025, Embraer delivered four A-29 Super Tucano aircraft to the Paraguayan Air Force. A delivery…
France retires its last KC-135 tankers after 60 years of service
The French Air and Space Force officially retired its last C-135FR Stratotanker on June 30, 2025, closing the…
RAAF discovers paint removal technology in aircraft that can save time and lives
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has discovered a new aircraft paint removal technology that can not only…
Romania gets 18 Dutch F-16s for the price of one euro
The Netherlands is donating 18 F-16 fighter jets to Romania for the symbolic amount of €1. The transaction…
RAAF conducts military-assisted departure from Tel Aviv using the KC-30A MRTT
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) recently conducted a successful evacuation of over 100 Australians and their families…
UK to buy 12 F-35A stealth fighters to restore airborne nuclear deterrent
The UK government has announced plans to purchase 12 new Lockheed Martin F-35A stealth fighters in order to…
NATO Multinational MRTT Fleet to rise to 12 with new Airbus A330 order
As the NATO member countries gather together in The Hague for their latest summit, a new order for…
Royal AU Air Force successfully flies MQ-28A Ghost Bat outside training area
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has reached another milestone with the Boeing MQ-28A Ghost Bat by flying…
Israel-Iran ceasefire agreed after missiles fired at US base, violation claims
Israel and Iran have both agreed to a bilateral ceasefire brokered by President Donald Trump after missiles were…
Royal AU Air Force first to receive F135 Engine Maintenance trainer outside US
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has received an F135 Engine Maintenance and Borescope Trainer and a First…
New nuclear site attack, military planes ‘destroyed’ in Israeli airport strikes
Israel has launched a fresh attack against the Fordo nuclear site in an attempt to prevent Iranians from…
US B-2 bombers strike Iran’s major nuclear sites
The United States launched a major overnight airstrike targeting Iran’s three key nuclear facilities: Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan.…
RAF tanker aircraft damaged by activists protesting the UK’s Gaza involvement
Two tanker aircraft were damaged in an incident at RAF Brize Norton, the United Kingdom’s largest air force…