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…
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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…
China incensed at presence of carrier USS Ronald Reagan in Southeast Asia
China has expressed its disapproval of the presence of US aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan in Southeast Asia,…
RAF’s new uncrewed surveillance aircraft Protector begins trials
The Royal Air Force (RAF) is set to begin testing the Protector, a new uncrewed aircraft, at RAF…
Saab to enhance Gripen C/D capabilities for Sweden
Swedish aerospace and defense company Saab has been awarded an additional contract from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration…
Airbus secures €1.2 billion in contracts to enhance French A330 MRTT fleet
Airbus will develop the Standard 2 of the A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) Phénix tanker for the…
Saudi Arabia to order 54 Rafale fighters from Dassault Aviation: report
Saudi Arabia is reportedly considering the acquisition of 54 Rafale fighter jets, manufactured by Dassault Aviation. The information…
USS Carney intercepts Houthi missiles and drones ‘potentially’ aimed at Israel
The USS Carney, a guided missile destroyer, operating in the Northern Red Sea, successfully intercepted and shot down…
First Embraer KC-390 Millennium enters service with Portuguese Air Force
The first Embraer KC-390 Millennium multi-mission transport aircraft has officially entered into service with the Portuguese Air Force…
US Marine Osprey makes emergency landing at Japanese civilian airport
On the afternoon of October 19, 2023, two United States Marine Corps V-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft made unscheduled…
Philippine Department of National Defense OKs purchase of three C-130 aircraft
The Philippine Department of National Defense (DND) has issued a Notice to Proceed for the acquisition of three…
Satellite photos reveal aftermath of ATACMS attack on Russian airbases
Ukrainian forces have used US-supplied Army Tactical Missile System missiles, or ATACMS, for the first time in a…