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…
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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…
Lockheed Martin revises F-35 delivery targets amid developmental issues
Lockheed Martin expects to deliver 97 F-35 fighter jets in 2023, as it faces developmental delays with the…
Olaf Scholz’s jet evacuated on Israeli runway due to rocket threat: video
The German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and his entourage were forced to evacuate their waiting Airbus A350-900 at Ben…
US releases new footage of ‘concerted’ aircraft harassment campaign by China
The US Department of Defense (DoD) has expressed concerns over multiple interceptions of US and allied aircraft by…
Chinese fighters perform ‘unsafe’ intercept of Canadian military plane: video
The Canadian government has condemned the interception of one of its military planes by Chinese fighter jets over…
Czech Republic to order two Embraer C-390 Millennium airlifters
The Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces of the Czech Republic entered negotiations to acquire the Embraer C-390…
Malaysian Air Force plane slides across runway after emergency landing: video
A Royal Malaysian Air Force plane was seen sliding across an airport runway after it lost control following…
US military bolsters air presence in Middle East to deter escalation
The United States has taken swift and decisive action to significantly bolster its military presence in the Middle…
Mexican Air Force Bell 412 helicopter crashes in Durango: three dead
A Bell 412 helicopter crashed in the municipality of Topia, Durango on the afternoon of October 12, 2023. The…
RAF fighters intercept Kenya Airways flight over UK due to security concerns
On October 12, 2023, a Kenya Airways flight en route from Nairobi to London’s Heathrow Airport (LHR) was…
Stratolaunch secures new contract with USAF for hypersonic flight testing
Stratolaunch has been awarded a new contract by the US Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to support the…
Surge in laser pointer incidents poses threat to USAF aircraft
The US Office of Special Investigations (OSI) is currently facing a concerning surge in incidents involving laser pointers…
US to soon deliver AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles and air defense system to Ukraine
The US military has confirmed it will soon deliver a new air defense system that includes AIM-9M Sidewinder…
Dutch military aircraft forced to divert during evacuation mission in Israel
A Dutch military aircraft, tasked with the repatriation of Dutch citizens, faced unexpected challenges when attempting to land…
Airbus completes F-15 automatic air-to-air refueling flight test campaign
Airbus completed a flight test campaign involving the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) to certify additional capabilities…
EU official calls for Europe’s own aircraft carrier and missile defense shield
A European Union (EU) Commissioner believes discussions surrounding a European owned aircraft carrier will become “unavoidable” and the…