Iran launches more than 300 drones and missiles at Israel, majority intercepted
Tensions in the Middle East escalated overnight after Iran launched more than 300 drones and missiles at Israel. …
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F-22 Raptor experiences landing gear issue at Kadena Air Base in Japan
An F-22 Raptor belonging to the US Air Force experienced a problem with its nose gear on April…
Russian air strikes destroy Trypilska Thermal Power Plant near Kyiv
Russian air strikes have targeted and destroyed the Trypilska Thermal Power Plant, located near Kyiv, Ukraine. This…
Two Philippine Navy pilots killed in training helicopter crash south of Manila
Two Philippine Navy pilots were killed after a training helicopter crashed during a training flight on April 11,…
Embraer and Brazilian Air Force study potential platforms for ISR missions
Embraer and the Brazilian Air Force have announced a collaborative effort to identify potential platform adaptations for Intelligence,…
Brazilian Air Force intercepts and brings down suspicious aircraft
The Brazilian Air Force (FAB) intercepted a Cessna 182 aircraft, registration PT-CPR, that entered Brazilian airspace from Paraguay…
New Zealand to deploy P-8A aircraft in Japan to monitor N. Korean marine ops
The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) will deploy a Boeing Poseidon P-8A aircraft in Japan to support…
Sierra Space completes first flight tests of Ghost cargo spacecraft
Sierra Space has completed the first test of its logistics spacecraft, the Sierra Space Ghost. This solution aims…
Serbia’s President to discuss Rafale fighter order during visit to France
Serbia’s President Aleksandar Vučić is set to visit France on April 8 and 9, 2024, to discuss, among…
Naha Air Base evacuates F-15 fighter jets amid tsunami alert in Japan
In response to a recent tsunami warning, Japan’s Naha Air Base, located in the southern region of Okinawa…
Skydweller Aero completes world’s first unmanned flight of large solar aircraft
Skydweller Aero has successfully completed the world’s first unmanned flight of a large-scale solar powered aircraft. The aircraft,…
Italian Air Force bids addio to AMX ground attack aircraft
The Italian Air Force organized a retirement ceremony for its AMX ground-attack aircraft, which was held on April…
Safran wins six-year support contract for Royal Navy’s Merlin helicopters
Safran Helicopter Engines has inked a deal with the Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) agency of the British…
Shield AI to acquire Sentient Vision Systems
Shield AI, a US-based company specializing in AI-piloted technologies for defense applications, has agreed to acquire Sentient Vision…
USAF to begin F-16 fighter autonomous testing
The first three US Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons arrived at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida to…
Biden administration reportedly set to approve sale of 50 F-15EX jets to Israel
The Biden administration is reportedly close to approving the sale of 50 F-15EX Eagle II fighter jets to…
Ukrainian forces strike drone factory 1,200km into Russian territory
Ukrainian forces have carried out successful drone strikes, hitting targets deep within Russian territory. A strike was carried…
Dutch F-35s take over QRA duties from F-16s
The skies above Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg are now under the watchful eye of two Dutch F-35s…