European defense startup Helsing snaps up Grob Aircraft for defense portfolio
European defense company Helsing announced on June 4, 2025, that it has acquired Grob Aircraft, a manufacturer of…
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Philippines doubles KAI FA-50 fleet with new $700 million deal for 12 more jets
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) is set to acquire 12 more FA-50PH fighter jets from Korea Aerospace Industries…
Operation Spiderweb: New SBU video shows drone strikes on Russian A-50 aircraft
Three days after Ukraine launched its most ambitious long-range drone strike operation to date, a clearer picture is…
Royal Thai Air Force selects Saab Gripen E/F as next-generation fighter
The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has confirmed its selection of the Saab Gripen E/F as its future…
UK 2025 Strategic Defence Review: What it means for the RAF and air power
The United Kingdom’s 2025 Strategic Defence Review outlines an ambitious roadmap to transform the Royal Air Force (RAF)…
Ukraine’s SBU chief details Operation Web targeting key Russian bomber airbases
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has officially confirmed its involvement in a large-scale drone operation that struck…
UK considers return to airborne nuclear deterrent with F-35A jets and US bombs
The United Kingdom is reportedly preparing to revive its airborne nuclear deterrent nearly three decades after abandoning it. …
Ukraine reports drone strikes on Russian airbases, claims over 40 aircraft damaged
Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) has reportedly carried out a coordinated drone assault on four Russian airbases, claiming the…
Revealed: Top 10 best fighter jets in the world in 2025
It’s not an easy task to establish which are the best fighter jets in the world. These aircraft…
South Korean Navy P-3C maritime patrol aircraft crashes near Pohang, killing two
A Republic of Korea Navy P-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft crashed during a training exercise on May 29,…
Indonesia eyes more Rafale jets in new defense deal with France
During French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Indonesia on May 28, 2025, French Armed Forces Minister Sébastien Lecornu…
Astradia star tracker: France’s stealthy GPS alternative for aircraft navigation
As global concerns grow over the vulnerability of satellite-based navigation, French space optics specialist Sodern has introduced a…
India launches AMCA stealth fighter program amid China and Pakistan tensions
India has formally approved the development of its first stealth fighter jet, the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA),…
Netherlands completes F-16 transfer to Ukraine; Belgium speeds up deliveries
The last Dutch F-16 fighter jets destined for Ukraine have left Volkel Air Base in the Netherlands for…
Finnish and Dutch fighter jets turn highway into runway during Baana 25 exercise
The Finnish Air Force kicked off its annual Baana 25 exercise on May 26, 2025, launching flight operations…
Ukraine faces largest Russian missile and drone assault since war began
Ukraine’s air defenses neutralized 45 Russian Kh-101 and Kalibr cruise missiles during a massive overnight bombardment, the Ukrainian…
Ukraine and Sweden explore Soviet aircraft upgrades and Saab jet transfers
Ukrainian Deputy Minister of Defence for Aviation Development Oleksandr Kozenko met with a Swedish delegation led by Thomas…
UK secures Diego Garcia base with Mauritius in 99-year strategic defense deal
On May 22, 2025, the United Kingdom and Mauritius finalized a landmark agreement transferring sovereignty of the Chagos…