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…
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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…
What are the 5 DEFCON levels and what do they mean?
DEFCON stands for Defense Readiness Condition. The US military uses this ranking system to signal its readiness for…
France selects Airbus A321 MPA to replace Atlantique 2 maritime patrol aircraft
The French Defense Procurement Agency (Direction Générale de l’Armement – DGA) has awarded a contract to Airbus Defence…
US Air Force uses damaged aircraft to restore F-35 to combat-ready status
The United States Air Force (USAF) was able to successfully restore an F-35A Lightning II using sections from…
Two US F-35 fighter jets perform emergency landing in Japan due to fuel shortage
Two F-35 stealth fighter jets from the US military were forced to perform an emergency landing at Matsuyama…
Philippine Air Force, US Pacific Air Forces carry out joint training over WPS
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) and the United States Pacific Air Force (PACAF) held bilateral training exercises over…
RNZAF retires C-130H Hercules fleet after 60 years of service
For six decades, the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) C-130H Hercules fleet has been a cornerstone of…
Swiss government presents its new ultra-advanced modified Bombardier Global 7500
A new ultra-advanced modified Bombardier Global 7500 that was delivered to the Swiss government in December 2024, has…
USAF F-35A Lightning II crashes at Eielson Air Force Base, pilot ejects safely
A Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II of the United States Air Force (USAF) crashed within the perimeter of…