US donates C-130H Hercules military cargo aircraft to the Botswana Defence Force
The United States government has officially donated a C-130H Hercules military cargo aircraft to the Botswana Defence Force…
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US hands over three CN 235-220 maritime surveillance aircraft to Malaysia
The US government has officially handed over three CN 235-220 maritime surveillance aircraft to the Royal Malaysian Air…
Russia threatens NATO with ‘response’ to drone flights over Black Sea
Russia’s Defense Minister Andrey Belousov has instructed officials to prepare an immediate “response” to the increased US drone…
Royal Australian Air Force’s Exercise Diamond Storm finishes in Northern AU
Exercise Diamond Storm 24, one of the most challenging training activities of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF),…
US Air Force gives first view of XQ-67A experimental drone inaugural flight
The US Air Force has released the first video showcasing its new experimental drone, the XQ-67A, in flight. …
Finnish Border Guard chooses Bombardier Challenger 650 for border surveillance
The Finnish Border Guard has awarded Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) a $170 million contract to deliver two RAPCON-X…
Saab secures contract from Sweden for third GlobalEye aircraft
Saab announced on June 27, 2024, that it has signed a new contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel…
Portuguese Air Force receives second KC-390 aircraft from Embraer
Embraer delivered the second KC-390 multi-mission aircraft to the Portuguese Air Force (FAP) on June 26, 2024. Through…
China’s anti-spy agency orders pax at multi-use airports to close windows
China’s Ministry of State Security, the country’s top anti-spy agency, is urging passengers at military-civilian airports to keep…
Denmark to end F-16 training program for Ukrainian pilots by end of year
Denmark will cease its F-16 fighter jet training program for Ukrainian pilots by the end of the year,…
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…
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). …