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…
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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…
Boeing wins $20B NGAD contract to develop USAF F-47 sixth-generation fighter
Boeing has secured a landmark $20 billion contract to develop the United States Air Force’s Next Generation Air…
French ATL2 targeted by Russian fire-control radar during patrol over Baltic Sea
A French Navy Atlantique 2 (ATL2) maritime patrol aircraft was illuminated by the fire control radar of a…
Royal NZ Air Force delivers medical chairs to Samoa using C-130J Hercules
A special delivery for a good cause. This was the Royal New Zealand Air Force’s (RNZAF) mission when…
China conducts ‘dogfighting’ maneuvers in space, raising US Space Force concerns
The United States Space Force (USSF) has revealed that China has been conducting a series of synchronized satellite…
France to boost Rafale orders and reactivate historical nuclear deterrence base
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced plans to increase and accelerate orders for Dassault Rafale fighter jets and…