Third time lucky? North Korea’s spy satellite reportedly in orbit
North Korea claims it has successfully placed its first spy satellite into orbit on November 21, 2023. The launch…
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UK MoD warns Russia’s Soviet-era M-55 Mystic B spy plane primed for Ukraine war
The United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defense (MOD) has warned that a Russian Soviet-era spy plane appears to have…
US Navy P-8A Poseidon aircraft overshoots runway in Hawaii, crashes into water
A US Navy P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft crashed into Kaneohe Bay in Oahu after it overshot the…
Turkey confirms intention to acquire Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets
Turkish Defense Minister Yasar Güler has announced Turkey’s intention to procure Eurofighter Typhoon jets. “We want to purchase…
France’s DGA qualifies M51.3 nuclear-capable ballistic missile
The French General Directorate of Armaments (DGA) successfully launched the latest iteration of the M51 strategic ballistic missile.The…
Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet: its origin, purpose and performance
The Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet is a carrier-capable supersonic and highly capable multirole fighter aircraft known for its…
Four killed in crash of two Indonesian Air Force Embraer aircraft: video
The Indonesian Air Force has confirmed that four service personnel were killed when two Embraer 314 Super Tucano…
Alaska National Guard’s Operation Santa Claus rescues critically ill patient
During the Alaska National Guard’s Operation Santa Claus, a festive mission has turned into a critical rescue operation. On…
Pratt & Whitney wins $870M contract for B-52’s TF33 engine support
Pratt & Whitney, a part of Raytheon Technologies, has secured a contract worth up to $870 million from…
NATO chooses Boeing E-7A Wedgetail for next-gen command and control aircraft
NATO has officially chosen the Boeing E-7A Wedgetail as the next-generation command and control aircraft. This decision, announced on…
RSAF F-16 jet makes emergency landing at Changi Airport due to malfunction
A Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) F-16 fighter jet was forced to make an emergency landing at…
Russia and India advance talks for joint production of missiles and components
Russia and India are advancing discussions for the joint production of aircraft weapons and parts, primarily designed for…
Romania opens F-16 training hub to strengthen NATO’s regional capabilities
NATO member Romania has officially opened an international F-16 pilot training center situated at the 86th Air Base…
US strikes Iranian-backed militia sites in Syria for third time
The United States (US) carried out two precision air strikes in Syria, targeting facilities linked to Iranian-backed groups…
NZ & AU Air Force transport military aircraft to Honiara in the Solomon Islands
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) displayed teamwork and goodwill when…
5 special operation troops killed after US aircraft crashes in the Mediterranean
Five US special operation troops were killed after a US military aircraft crashed while conducting training operations in…
US Air Force’s B-21 Raider bomber completes first flight: video
The United States Air Force‘s B-21 Raider, a next-generation stealth bomber, successfully completed its first flight, taking off…
US MQ-9 Reaper surveillance drone shot down by Iran-backed Houthi rebels: video
A United States (US) military surveillance drone was shot down off the coast of Yemen by Houthi rebels,…