Leonardo’s AW609 tiltrotor completes ship trials with Italian Navy
The Leonardo AW609 tiltrotor has successfully completed ship trials conducted with the support of the Italian Navy. During…
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Korean officials probe Telegram channel allegedly selling fighter jet technology
The South Korean military, police and the National Intelligence Service have launched a joint investigation into a Telegram…
European countries to jointly acquire over 1,500 Mistral air defense missiles
France, Belgium, Cyprus, Estonia and Hungary have signed an agreement with MBDA to jointly acquire at least 1,500…
Generations of navigation cross paths as graduates reunite at RAAF 40 years later
Generations of navigation style and technology crossed paths when former Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) navigators reunited 40…
US approves sale of hundreds of loitering munitions to Taiwan
The United States Department of State has greenlit a potential arms sale of hundreds of loitering munitions to…
South Korea receives first batch of P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft
The first batch of P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft arrived at the Pohang Naval Air Command in South…
Sweden retires veteran Saab 105 trainer after nearly 60 years of service
On June 18, 2024, The Swedish Air Force retired its veteran Saab 105 jet trainer. With this act,…
Lockheed Martin delivers 2,700th Hercules to US Marine Corps
Lockheed Martin has delivered its 2,700th C-130 Hercules transport aircraft to the United States Marine Corps (USMC). …
Leonardo unveils AW249 attack helicopter at Eurosatory 2024
The Leonardo AW249 attack helicopter made its international debut at Eurosatory in Paris on June 18, 2024. Designated…
USAF and Lockheed Martin launch new reentry vehicle for upcoming ICBM
The United States Air Force (USAF) and Lockheed Martin successfully conducted a planned flight test of the unarmed,…
Airbus Helicopters begins flight tests of NH90 helicopter special forces variant
Airbus Helicopters has commenced the flight test campaign for the NHIndustries NH90 Standard 2 prototype, a new configuration tailored for…
Belgium orders 17 Airbus H145M helicopters for army and law enforcement
Belgium has placed an order with Airbus Helicopters for 17 multi-role H145M in an agreement signed by the…
Pentagon welcomes France’s decision to transfer Mirage 2000s to Ukraine
Following a meeting with NATO Ministers of Defense, US Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III commented on…
New Zealand Air Force Boeing 757 breaks down while flying PM to Japan
A New Zealand Royal Air Force Boeing 757-2K2 carrying the country’s Prime Minister to Japan broke down during…
Russian Su-24 jet violates Swedish airspace, intercepted by Gripen fighters
A Russian Su-24 aircraft breached Swedish airspace east of the southern tip of Gotland on June 14, 2024. …
First flight of US President’s new Air Force One aircraft delayed, USAF says
The first flight of the US President’s new Air Force One aircraft has been delayed, according to the…
V-22 Osprey won’t return to full flight operations until mid-2025, NAVAIR says
In response to the V-22 Osprey’s recent mishap rate, Vice Admiral Carl Chebi, Commander of the Naval Air Systems…
Finland suspects four Russian military aircraft breached its airspace
Progress has been made in Finland’s investigation into the territorial violation in the sea area off Loviisa on…