EU sanctions Iranian airlines over weapon transfers to Russia
The European Union has imposed restrictive measures against seven individuals and seven entities, including three Iranian airlines, in…
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French defense minister opposed transfer of second-hand Rafale jets to Ukraine
French Minister of Armed Forces Sébastien Lecornu opposed the transfer of second-hand Rafale fighter jets to Ukraine. According…
Boeing’s Compact Laser Weapon defeats large drones in Red Sands Exercise
Boeing reported that its Compact Laser Weapon System, or CLWS, successfully engaged and defeated large drones for the…
Ukrainian spy agency destroys Russian Tu-134 deep in enemy territory: video
The Main Directorate of Intelligence (GUR) of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has confirmed that a Russian…
U.S. to send THAAD and 100 troops to bolster Israel’s air defense
The United States will enhance Israel’s air defense capabilities by deploying an advanced anti-missile system, along with U.S.…
World War II: three pivotal events when aircraft turned the tide of history
When World War II drew to a close with the unconditional surrender of Japan on September 2, 1945,…
US Space Force prepares X-37B space drone for aerobraking maneuver
The US Space Force is preparing to execute a series of orbital maneuvers with its X-37B Orbital Test…
Saab subpoenaed by US Department of Justice over Brazil’s Gripen fighter deal
Saab North America, a US subsidiary of Swedish aerospace company Saab, has been served with a subpoena from…
Ukraine claims successful strike on Russian Shahed UAV storage facility in Yeysk
The Defense Forces of Ukraine reported that it has successfully attacked a Shahed UAV storage facility near Yeysk in the…
France announces stealth combat drone to support Rafale F5 by 2033
Sébastien Lecornu, French Minister of the Armed Forces, has confirmed the development of a new combat drone to…
France confirms delivery of Mirage 2000 jets to Ukraine by first half of 2025
France plans to deliver French-made Mirage 2000 fighter jets to Ukraine by the first half of 2025, Minister of…
US approves sale of EA-37B Compass Call electronic-attack aircraft to Italy
The US State Department has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Italy, authorizing the…
Dutch Defense Minister confirms delivery of first F-16 fighters to Ukraine
Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans has confirmed that the first Dutch F-16 fighter jets have arrived in Ukraine. …
Taiwan detects 27 Chinese military aircraft around island
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense reported the detection of multiple China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) fighter jets and…
Pratt & Whitney opens largest military engines facility in Oklahoma City
RTX’s Pratt & Whitney opened its largest military engines facility, based in Oklahoma City and measuring 845,000 square…
Czech Republic confirms order for two Embraer C-390 Millennium airlifters
The Czech Ministry of Defense has confirmed its intention to purchase two Embraer C-390 Millennium transport aircraft, marking…
Iran’s major missile attack on Israel: What we know so far
Iran launched 200 missiles at Israel on the night of October 1, 2024, in what is believed to…
Military base near Iraq’s Baghdad Airport struck by multiple Katuysha rockets
A military base close to Baghdad International Airport (BGW) in Iraq, which hosts United States personnel, was struck…