Houthis claim fighters launched missile attack against US aircraft carrier
The Houthi rebels in Yemen have claimed that they launched missile attacks against a US aircraft carrier in…
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USAF KC-135 Stratotanker nose gear collapses at McConnell Air Force Base
A United States Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker refueler aircraft experienced a retraction of its front landing gear while…
Why did a helicopter fly under the Eiffel Tower?
Since May 27, 2024, helicopters have been regularly seen flying at low altitudes above the French capital city…
Sweden to provide Ukraine with first Airborne Surveillance and Control aircraft
Sweden has announced it will donate two Saab ASC 890 Airborne Surveillance and Control aircraft to bolster Ukraine’s air defense. …
Macron open to Ukraine using French missiles to strike Russian military targets
French President Emmanuel Macron announced he was ready to authorize Ukraine to strike military targets on Russian territory…
Lockheed Martin F-35 crashes after takeoff from Albuquerque Sunport
A Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II crashed shortly after taking off from Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) in New…
French Strategic Air Forces launch first upgraded nuclear cruise missile
The French General Directorate of Armaments (DGA) conducted a successful test firing of the enhanced medium-range air-to-surface strategic…
Saab sketches first details of Sweden’s next-generation fighter jet study
Saab has revealed the initial details of Sweden’s Future Combat Aviation Concept study (Koncept för Framtida Stridsflyg, KFS).…
Spanish Navy to keep Harrier jets operational until at least 2030
The Spanish Navy is committed to keeping its fleet of AV-8B+ Harrier jets operational until at least 2030,…
RAF pilot dies from injuries sustained in Spitfire crash near Coningsby base
A British Royal Air Force (RAF) pilot has died after a Supermarine Spitfire crashed in a field near…
Ex-US fighter pilot loses extradition battle over training Chinese military
A former United States (US) fighter pilot has been told by an Australian magistrate judge that he is…
US Air Force releases first official images of B-21 Raider during test flights
The United States Air Force (USAF) has released its first official images of the Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider…
Australia, New Zealand and France conduct evacuation flights from New Caledonia
In light of the increasing unrest in New Caledonia, Australia and New Zealand have begun evacuation efforts to…
US reaches agreement with Niger to remove military forces by mid-September 2024
US troops will leave the West African nation of Niger by September 15, 2024. The decision, which was…
Chinese-owned hotel near Swiss air base raises security concerns
Concerns have arisen in Switzerland after Chinese investment in properties near an air base. As reported by the…
Eurodrone program completes preliminary design review
The Eurodrone program has reached a significant milestone by completing its Preliminary Design Review (PDR). The review, spearheaded…
US Air Force instructor pilot dies after ejection seat activated while on ground
A US Air Force instructor pilot has died from injuries sustained after the ejection seat on his aircraft…
US Air Force F-16 Viper Demonstration Team unveils 50th anniversary paint scheme
The US Air Force F-16 Viper Demonstration Team unveiled a unique 50th-anniversary paint scheme at Edwards Air Force…