GE Aerospace completes detailed design review for XA102 adaptive cycle engine
GE Aerospace has successfully completed the Detailed Design Review (DDR) for its XA102 adaptive cycle engine, a significant…
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Aarok MALE drone moves closer to first flight with successful taxi tests
The Aarok, a Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) unmanned combat aerial vehicle developed by the French company Turgis…
Italy’s Ministry of Defence invests in new Leonardo AW249 attack helicopters
The Italian Ministry of Defence has invested in new Leonardo AW249 attack helicopters, confirming orders for 17, with…
Taiwan’s new domestically developed advanced trainer crashes onto the sea
One of Taiwan’s newly developed AT-5 Brave Eagle advanced trainer aircraft crashed onto the sea during a training…
Trump pledges F-35 fighter jets amid strengthening US-India trade ties
During the official visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Washington, D.C., from February 12–13, 2025, US…
Japan’s defense forces order 17 Boeing CH-47 Chinook helicopters
Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) has placed an order with Boeing for 17 CH-47 Block II Chinooks (Extended Range)…
US Navy pilots break free as EA-18G Growler jet slams into San Diego Bay: video
Two United States (US) Navy pilots managed to break free from a Boeing EA-18G Growler jet whilst the…
Australia condemns ‘unsafe’ Chinese jet intercept over South China Sea
A Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) patrol aircraft encountered what officials have described as an “unsafe and unprofessional”…
Brazilian Air Force shoots down drug trafficking plane near Venezuelan border
The Brazilian Air Force (FAB) intercepted and shot down a drug trafficking aircraft that illegally entered Brazilian airspace…
Russian Su-24MR reconnaissance aircraft violates Polish airspace over Gdansk Bay
A Russian Su-24MR reconnaissance aircraft violated Polish airspace over the eastern part of the Gulf of Gdańsk on…
Top 10 most advanced attack helicopters in service in 2025
According to the World Air Forces 2025 directory, more than 20,000 attack helicopters are in service in 2025.…
RAAF, US Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force conduct trilateral exercise
Fighter jets from the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), US Air Force (USAF), and Japan Air Self-Defense Force…
Finnish F/A-18 Hornets train with USAF KC-135 in aerial refueling over Finland
The Finnish Air Force’s F/A-18 Hornet fighter jets will participate in training missions with the United States Air…
Royal Netherlands Air Force becomes launch customer for Pilatus PC-7 MKX trainer
The Royal Netherlands Air Force (Koninklijke Luchtmacht) has officially become the launch customer for the PC-7 MKX training…
Royal Air Force turns retired Tornado jets into parts for new Tempest fleet
In what is being described as a “first of its kind” initiative for the Royal Air Force (RAF),…
US defense contractor King Air 350 aircraft crashes in the Philippines, killing four
A Beechcraft 350 King Air, operated by US defense contractor Metrea and registered as N349CA, crashed in a…
France delivers first Mirage 2000-5 fighters to Ukraine
The first French Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets promised to Ukraine have been delivered, the French Ministry of Armed…
Vampire rising: RAAF successfully completes 1950s de Havilland restoration
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF)’s 23 Squadron has successfully restored a 1950s de Havilland Vampire aircraft. This…