Minuteman III ballistic missile self-destructs during test launch
A US Air Force Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) was forced to self-destruct during a test launch. …
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Royal Air Force revives No 42 Squadron for Boeing Poseidon training
The Royal Air Force (RAF) has officially reinstated No 42 Torpedo Bomber Squadron with a renewed mission to…
Will Germany leave the FCAS program to join the British GCAP Tempest?
In a surprising development, Germany is contemplating leaving the Future Combat Air System or FCAS project with France…
Bombardier accuses Canada of favoring Boeing Poseidon over local solution
A contract to replace Canada’s Royal Canadian Air Force’s (RCAF) aging CP-140 Aurora maritime patrol aircraft is causing…
Airbus, Naval Group successfully test helicopter drone on French Navy frigate
Airbus Helicopters and Naval Group, in collaboration with the French Armament General Directorate (DGA) and the French Navy,…
Indian Navy enters final talks to acquire 26 Dassault Rafale M fighters
The Indian Navy entered final negotiations with the French Directorate General of Armaments for the acquisition of Dassault…
Kazakhstan to auction off more than 100 Soviet combat aircraft
The authorities of Kazakhstan are attempting to auction off more than 100 Soviet-made combat aircraft. The lot was put…
US F-16 fighter jet escorts plane from restricted area near Biden’s home
A US F-16 fighter jet was scrambled after a plane entered restricted airspace around US President Joe Biden’s…
Chinese fighter jet in near collision with US B-52 bomber over South China Sea
A Chinese fighter jet flew within 10 feet of a US Air Force B-52 bomber flying over the…
US forces launch airstrikes on Iranian-backed militias in Syria
United States (US) forces have conducted targeted airstrikes against Iranian-backed militia facilities in eastern Syria, the US Department…
US and Australia will collaborate with Japan to develop military drones
The United States (US) and Australia have announced plans to collaborate with Japan on the development of next-generation…
British Army bids adieu to Gazelle helicopters
For nearly five decades, the distinctive silhouette of Gazelle light multi-purpose helicopters has flown the skies of the…
US Air Force to evaluate Pipistrel Velis Electro for pilot training
The United States Air Force (USAF) will test the Pipistrel Velis Electro, the first certified 100% electric aircraft,…
Ukraine accuses Russia of airdropping explosives into Black Sea grain corridor
The Russian Air Force has dropped explosive devices into the Black Sea, targeting a grain shipping corridor used…
Ukrainian attempt to poison 77 Russian pilots with cake and whiskey foiled
A Ukrainian native living in Russia has reportedly attempted to kill a number of Russian military pilots with…
Australia sends RAAF aircraft and military personnel to Middle East
Australia has expanded its military presence in the Middle East, deploying additional Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) aircraft…
Bayraktar TB3 carrier-based combat drone completes maiden flight: video
Turkish drone maker Baykar Technologies conducted the first flight of its carrier-based combat drone, the Bayraktar TB3. The first…
Romanian lawmakers unanimously approve $6.5 billion order of 32 F-35 fighters
Romanian parliamentary defense committees have unanimously approved the purchase of 32 F-35 aircraft, making it the most expensive…