US Air Force halts KC-46A deliveries after cracks found on new tankers
Boeing and the US Air Force have temporarily paused deliveries of the KC-46A Pegasus tanker after cracks were…
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JASDF scrambles jets after first sighting of Chinese GJ-2 drone near Okinawa
The Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) has scrambled fighter jets twice this week upon detecting Chinese military aircraft…
Will France deploy Rafale jets armed with nuclear missiles to Germany?
Amid increasing tensions with transatlantic relationships, discussions have arisen about the possible deployment of French Rafale fighter jets…
AU, Japan and US Air Forces successfully refuel 64 jets as CopeNorth25 concludes
Aircraft refuelling tankers from the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), US Air Force (USAF), and Japan Air Self-Defense…
French aircraft carrier and oil replenishment ship in PH for operational break
France’s nuclear-powered aircraft carrier the Charles de Gaulle and accompanying warships from the French Navy took an operational…
Sweden to deliver newly unveiled Tridon Mk2 air defense system to Ukraine
The Swedish government has announced a new military aid package to strengthen Ukraine’s air defenses. The announcement, which…
British Army nears Apache AH-64E fleet completion with latest Boeing deliveries
The British Army is nearing completion of its new Apache AH-64E fleet after the 45th, 46th and 47th…
German Atlas A400M conducts air-to air refueling with RAF Typhoon for first time
A German Air Force Atlas A400M has conducted air-to-air refueling with a British Royal Air Force (RAF) Typhoon…
Top 10 most expensive fighter jets in 2025
One of the biggest investments any defense department can make is in improving its air capabilities. The F-35…
Pratt & Whitney secures $1.5B contract to sustain F-22 Raptor engines
Pratt & Whitney has secured a contract valued at up to $1.5 billion for the maintenance and support…
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…
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”…