France may deploy nuclear weapons in Europe, but only on Macron’s terms
French President Emmanuel Macron said on May 13, 2025, that he is open to discussions about deploying French…
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EA-37B Compass Call takes flight: USAF’s next-gen electronic warfare jet debuts
The United States Air Force has officially launched operations with its newest airborne electromagnetic attack aircraft. On May…
F-15s escort Trump on Air Force One as president arrives in Saudi Arabia: video
President Donald Trump was escorted on Air Force One by the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) as he…
NZ and AU Air Force reflect on completion of submarine hunting exercises
“The amount of communication and coordination that occurs in order to find the target safely and effectively is…
South Korea pivots from CVX-class aircraft carrier to UAV-focused command ship
The South Korean Navy is reportedly shifting its focus from developing a light aircraft carrier to a next-generation…
KC-46A Pegasus deliveries set to resume, but vision system delays extend to 2027
Deliveries of the KC-46A Pegasus aerial refueling tanker are expected to resume within days, following a months-long suspension…
Top 10 most agile fighter jets of 2025
Aerial maneuverability has come a long way in recent years, and some of the most agile fighter jets…
Victory Day 2025: Drone strikes, internet blackouts disrupt Russian airports
In the lead-up to Russia’s Victory Day celebrations on May 9, 2025, Ukrainian drone attacks caused significant disruptions…
Pakistan claims downing of Indian Rafale jets. Here’s what the evidence shows
Tensions between India and Pakistan have escalated sharply following a deadly terrorist attack on April 22, 2025, in…
Third Super Hornet lost during troubled USS Truman deployment
A US Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 11 (VFA-11 “Red Rippers”) fell into the…
Success: RTX’s Raytheon completes first flight test for PhantomStrike radar
RTX’s Raytheon has successfully completed the first flight test of PhantomStrike active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar. The…
Finnish Air Force F/A-18 Hornet crashes near Rovaniemi, pilot ejects safely
A Finnish Air Force F/A-18C Hornet fighter jet crashed near Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) in northern Finland on the…
Sanaa Airport ‘completely destroyed’ after Israel launches strikes on Houthis
Sanaa International Airport (SAH) has been “completely destroyed” following Israel’s latest round of attacks against Iran-backed Houthis fighters…
RAF flypast marks 80th VE Day with Red Arrows, F-35s, and historic Lancaster
The Royal Air Force (RAF) marked the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day with a low-level…
US Army to cut legacy helicopters, scale up drone swarms in aviation overhaul
The United States Army is undergoing sweeping structural and technological changes aimed at transforming the service into a…
Trump embarks on new Air Force One project after losing patience with Boeing
Having lost patience with Boeing, President Donald Trump is now embarking on his own Air Force One project…
The most promising ‘loyal wingman’ military drones in development
As the future of aerial combat moves towards teaming manned and unmanned vehicles, loyal wingman drones are taking…
The stealthiest fighter jets in the world in 2025
Two decades ago, stealth fighters were rare and experimental. Today, the advent of modern stealth fighters is reshaping…