Colombia selects Saab Gripen E/F fighters, but potential US veto looms
Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced on social media that Colombia intends to acquire Saab Gripen E/F fighter jets…
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UK retires most RAF Tranche 1 Typhoons amid industrial and strategic concerns
The Royal Air Force (RAF) has officially retired the bulk of its Eurofighter Typhoon Tranche 1 fleet as…
US approves $5.5B sale of F-16 fighter jets to the Philippines; China reacts
The United States has approved the possible sale of 20 F-16 fighter jets to the Philippines valued at…
UK Defence signs $213 million helicopter maintenance deal with Leonardo
The United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence has extended its contract with Leonardo under a £165 million ($213 million)…
Sweden deploys Gripens to Poland in first NATO Air Policing mission
Sweden has officially launched its first forward deployment under NATO’s enhanced Air Policing mission, marking a significant milestone…
Italy explores acquisition of Japan’s Kawasaki P-1 maritime patrol aircraft
Italy is evaluating the procurement of Japan’s Kawasaki P-1 maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) for the needs of the…
RAF brings curtain down on 54 years of Puma flying with UK-wide flypast: video
March 26, 2025, marked the official end of Airbus Puma helicopters operating for the UK’s Royal Air Force…
US Army awards Boeing $240M contract to remanufacture five MH-47G Chinooks
The United States (US) Army has awarded Boeing a $240 million contract to remanufacture five additional MH-47G Block…
Somalia reportedly to acquire Turkish T129 ATAK attack helicopters
Somalia is reportedly set to modernize its Air Force fleet by receiving a number of Turkish-made T129 ATAK…
RAAF WW2 Baltimore attack bomber aircraft wreck found in Antikythera, Greece
It’s been announced that the wreck of a Baltimore attack bomber aircraft from World War II belonging to…
Newly ordered Bombardier Challenger 650s to be deployed as Australian spy planes
An Australia-based aircraft lessor has placed an order for two Bombardier Challenger 650s at the Avalon Australian International…
Two Alpha Jets collide during Patrouille de France rehearsal: video
An air crash involving two Alpha Jets from the Patrouille de France occurred on March 25, 2025, at…
Australian Air Force restores WW2 P-40E Kittyhawk A29-90 aka Ming the Merciless
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has restored a World War II P-40E Kittyhawk A29-90 aircraft, just in…
US Navy to deploy second carrier group to Middle East to counter Houthi rebels
The United States Navy is to deploy a second carrier strike group to the Middle East in response…
Ukrainian special forces destroy 4 hidden Russian helicopters behind enemy lines
Ukrainian special forces have led a covert operation behind enemy lines to destroy four Russian helicopters that were…
Boeing wins $20B NGAD contract to develop USAF F-47 sixth-generation fighter
Boeing has secured a landmark $20 billion contract to develop the United States Air Force’s Next Generation Air…
French ATL2 targeted by Russian fire-control radar during patrol over Baltic Sea
A French Navy Atlantique 2 (ATL2) maritime patrol aircraft was illuminated by the fire control radar of a…
Royal NZ Air Force delivers medical chairs to Samoa using C-130J Hercules
A special delivery for a good cause. This was the Royal New Zealand Air Force’s (RNZAF) mission when…