Israel conducts air strikes against Syria’s key military sites
Israeli forces have launched extensive air strikes across Syria, targeting key military sites. On December 9, 2024, the…
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War in Syria: the aviation element in Assad’s downfall
The momentous, and rather unexpected, sequence of events that have led to the fall of Bashar al-Assad in Syria has…
Belgium’s first F-35A Lightning II arrives at Luke Air Force Base, launching pilot training
The first F-35A Lightning II fifth-generation fighter jet of the Belgian Air Component has arrived at Luke Air…
RTX’s Raytheon awarded $590M contract for Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band
RTX’s Raytheon has been awarded a $590 million follow-on production contract from the US Navy for the Next…
Dassault nEUROn to fly again, driving France’s new combat drone development
The nEUROn combat drone demonstrator, developed under the leadership of Dassault Aviation, is set to return to the…
German Navy helicopter targeted by flares fired by Russian warship in Baltic Sea
An incident occurred between Russian and German naval forces in the Baltic Sea, raising concerns about escalating tensions…
RAAF showcases seven-week restoration of Lockheed P2V-7 aircraft gate guard
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) demonstrated how it gave its iconic Lockheed P2V-7 aircraft a makeover. The…
Croatia stands down MiG-21 jets, closing chapter on Europe’s last active fleet
The Croatian Air Force has retired its MiG-21 fighter jets from air policing duties, marking the end of…
Indian Navy to sign order for 26 Rafale Marine fighters by early 2025
The Indian Navy is close to finalizing a landmark deal for 26 Rafale M naval fighter jets, with…
Taiwan secures $320 million deal for F-16 support and AESA radars
The U.S. State Department has approved a potential $385 million military sale to Taiwan. The move reinforces its…
RAAF conducts longest, non-stop KC-30A 23-hour flight from Australia to Spain
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has declared that it has conducted the longest, non-stop RAAF flight on…
Thales enhances Rafale reconnaissance with AI-driven Talios pod upgrade
Thales has announced a new upgrade to its Talios laser designation pod, specifically designed for Dassault Aviation’s Rafale…
French Navy Rafale fighter refuels A400M airlifter mid-flight for the first time
A French Navy Rafale M fighter jet recently refueled an A400M transport aircraft to test the capabilities of…
Greece mulls transfer of Russian S-300 air defense systems to Armenia
Greece plans to transfer its S-300 air defense systems, along with other Russian-origin equipment, to Armenia as part…
Security at US bases in England tightened after unidentified drone sightings
US military officials are monitoring a series of drone incidents near USAF-operated bases in England, Pentagon Press Secretary…
RAAF tests Dura-Base technology for airfield damage repair capability
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has conducted a series of trials using Dura-Base technology to test its…
Bombardier Defense delivers first Global 6500 spy plane to US Army
Bombardier Defense has delivered the first Global 6500 to the US Army for deployment as part of the…
UK delivers more Storm Shadow missiles to Ukraine amid policy shift
The United Kingdom has covertly delivered a new batch of long-range Storm Shadow cruise missiles to Ukraine. According…