US and Philippine Air Forces band together for ‘Cope Thunder’ bilateral exercise
The United States and the Philippines have joined forces to kick off “Cope Thunder” 25-1, a bilateral exercise…
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The world’s best military drones in 2025 and their capabilities
Unmanned combat aerial vehicles (UCAVs) are revolutionizing the battlefield. The world’s best military drones have brought capabilities in…
AU Defence Flight Safety Bureau finalizes report on fatal MRH-90 Taipan incident
Australia’s Defence Flight Safety Bureau (DFSB) has finalized its Aviation Safety Investigation Report into the fatal MRH-90 Taipan…
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…
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…