Ukraine missiles attacked Russian-occupied military aviation school in Luhansk
On the morning of July 19, 2024, at least 10 loud explosions occurred in temporarily occupied Luhansk and…
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Ukraine and Sweden negotiate transfer of Gripen fighter jets to Kyiv
Ukraine and Sweden are currently negotiating the transfer of Saab JAS-39 Gripen fighters to Kyiv once the country…
Royal Air Force Chinook helicopter stranded in Dorset field after breaking down
A Royal Air Force (RAF) Chinook helicopter has been stuck for days in a field in Dorset after…
Experienced Polish aerobatics pilot dies in M-346 crash
Poland is mourning the death of an experienced military pilot, Major Robert “Killer” Jeł, whose M-346 aircraft crashed on July…
A Russian pilot leaked confidential information of his military unit to Ukraine
A Russian officer shocked by the Russian occupiers’ recent attack on a children’s hospital has handed over confidential…
Australia welcomes 20 participating nations for Exercise Pitch Black 2024
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has been welcoming global military participants as it sets to host Exercise…
Northrop Grumman unveils XRQ-73 SHEPARD hybrid stealth drone demonstrator
Northrop Grumman Corporation has unveiled the design and construction of the Series Hybrid Electric Propulsion AiRcraft Demonstration (SHEPARD)…
France to reportedly acquire Saab GlobalEye surveillance aircraft
The French Ministry of Armed Forces is reportedly poised to conclude the acquisition of a GlobalEye surveillance aircraft…
Probe finds lack of instructions led to fatal Japan Navy helicopter crash
Lack of instructions and failure to keep a lookout and communicate led to the fatal collision of two…
Saudi Arabia Air Force orders four additional A330 MRTT aircraft
Airbus has announced the sale of an additional four of its A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft…
Pentagon confirms Sentinel ICBM program to continue despite 81% cost overrun
The Sentinel ICBM program will continue even though it has largely surpassed its initial cost estimates, the US…
Boeing assess guilty plea repercussions with US Defense Department: reports
Boeing is in talks with the US Defense Department to assess any repercussions on current and future contracts…
US military completes withdrawal from Niamey Air Base 101 in Niger
US and Nigerien military personnel held a ceremony on July 7, 2024, to mark the conclusion of the…
Philippine President OKs fighter jets order amid growing tensions with China
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has given the go-ahead for the government to purchase multirole fighter jets amid…
Italy’s Ministry of Defense seeks approval for 24 new Eurofighter Typhoons order
The Italian Ministry of Defense has initiated the process for acquiring 24 new Eurofighter Typhoons. The ministry’s request,…
MBDA secures German order for Brimstone 3 precision strike missiles
Germany has awarded the European missile maker MBDA a contract to manufacture and supply Brimstone 3 precision strike…
Peru eyes up to 24 South Korean FA-50 aircraft, along with KF-21 fighter jets
Reports suggest that the Peruvian government is planning to purchase between 20 and 24 KAI FA-50 light combat…
Airbus to provide German military with communications satellite system
Airbus has secured a €2.1 billion contract with Germany’s armed forces, the Bundeswehr, to develop a secure satellite…