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…
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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…
MBDA receives contracts to begin HYDIS2 hypersonic interceptor concept phase
MBDA has recently signed two major contracts with the Organisation for Joint Armament Co-operation (OCCAR), marking the launch…
Sweden ready to host NATO nuclear weapons only during wartime
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said Sweden would be ready to host NATO nuclear weapons on its soil…
Air Force pilot dies after attempting high-risk fighter jet stunt: video
A Bangladesh Air Force pilot died after attempting a high-risk ‘Top Gun’ fighter jet stunt in Patenga, Chittagong,…
Maldives military has no pilots qualified to operate aircraft donated by India
The Maldives military does not have pilots qualified to operate the three aircraft that India donated to the…
Greece reportedly in talks to acquire up to 10 new Rafale fighters
Greece is reportedly moving forward with the order of another batch of new Rafale fighter jets. As first…
Russian-operated L-39 attack aircraft crashes in Mali: video
Footage has emerged of what is, reportedly, the wreckage of a Malian L-39C Albatros aircraft which crashed while…
Pentagon selects Aurora Flight Sciences to develop large new generation seaplane
The US Department of Defense, through the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), selected, on May 9, 2024,…
South African Air Force to retire C-47 Dakota fleet after 80 years of service
According to reports appeared in the South African media, the South African Air Force (SAAF) is about to…
US transfers fighter jets, armed drones from UAE to Qatar amid regional tensions
The United States Department of Defense has initiated a significant transfer of fighter jets, armed drones and other…
Sierra Nevada acquires Korean Air Boeing 747-8s for ‘Doomsday Plane’ replacement
Korean Air has agreed to sell five Boeing 747-8s to US manufacturer Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) in a…