Lockheed Martin unveils brand-new AGM-158 eXtreme range cruise missile
Lockheed Martin unveiled its brand-new AGM-158 eXtreme Range (XR) cruise missile during the Air and Space Force Association’s…
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Multiple Russian military aircraft detected off Alaska over last 5 days: NORAD
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) has confirmed that Russian military aircraft has been detected off the…
Japan scrambles jets as Russian military aircraft circle the archipelago
Japan scrambled its fighter jets when two Russian military aircraft flew around the archipelago on September 12, 2024.…
IDF helicopter crashes in Gaza during medical evacuation mission
A Sikorsky UH-60A Yanshuf 3 helicopter operated by Israel Defense Forces (IDF) 123 Squadron crashed in the Philadelphi…
Sweden military aid package to Ukraine includes preparation for Gripen transfer
The Swedish government has unveiled its 17th military aid package to Ukraine. Valued at SEK4.6 billion ($400 million),…
French officers to be tried for corruption in strategic airlift contract awards
A trial involving several high-ranking French military officers and executives from a logistics company, International Chartering Systems (ICS),…
RAAF hosts C-17 Globemaster Tug-O-War to raise funds for veterans
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) certainly came up with a creative way of raising funds for charity. …
US Air Force bids farewell to KC-10 Extender with final flight at Travis AFB
The US Air Force is preparing to bid farewell to one of its longest-serving and most iconic aircraft,…
Zelenskyy calls on Ukraine allies to authorize long-range missile use in Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made an appeal during the 24th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, underscoring…
US Air Force F-35s make historic landing on Finland highway for Baana 2024: video
Two US Air Force (USAF) F-35A Lightning II aircraft made a historic first when the pair executed a…
Merlin Mk4 helicopter crashes during training with HMS Queen Elizabeth, one dead
On the night of September 4, 2024, a Merlin Mk4 helicopter participating in a training exercise with the…
Embraer delivers first C-390 Millennium airlifter to Hungarian Air Force
Embraer, the Brazilian aerospace company, has delivered the first C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft to the Hungarian Air Force. …
German Air Force achieves initial operating capability for IRIS-T SLM system
The German Air Force has achieved initial operating capability (IOC) for the IRIS-T SLM ground-based air defense system…
Australian Air Force to use back-assist exosuits for heavy-lifting roles
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) will start using back-assist exosuits to assist personnel in roles that involve…
India nears deal for 26 Rafale Marine jets for INS Vikrant aircraft carrier
India is moving closer to acquiring 26 Rafale Marine F4 fighter jets to equip its newly commissioned aircraft…
Ukraine sanctions entities, collaborators involved in Russian aviation
Ukraine has introduced a new set of sanctions against 150 Russian companies and individuals operating in Russia’s aviation…
Raytheon secures $1.04 billion contract for F-22 Raptor sensor enhancements
Raytheon has been awarded a substantial contract by the United States Air Force (USAF) to enhance the sensor…
RTX settles with US State Department over export violations with China, Russia
The US Department of State reached a settlement with RTX Corporation (RTX) over 750 violations of the Arms Export Control…