Ireland to request European air defense support ahead of 2026 EU presidency
Ireland is considering asking for air defense assistance from its European partners during its upcoming presidency of the Council of…
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Russia claims FSB agents thwarted Ukraine-UK plan to hijack Kinzhal-armed MiG-31
Russian state news has claimed that the Federal Security Service (FSB) has thwarted plans by Ukrainian military intelligence…
Boeing offers new deal to end St. Louis workers’ strike
Boeing has presented a new contract offer to more than 3,200 striking employees at its St. Louis-area facilities,…
Russia to debut upgraded Yak-130M trainer at Dubai Airshow 2025
Russia’s upgraded Yak-130M combat training aircraft will be showcased abroad for the first time at the Dubai Airshow 2025, taking place in…
Helsing releases video of HX-2 loitering munition field trials across Europe
Helsing has released new footage showing its HX-2 loitering munition undergoing military-led field tests in four countries. Published…
Germany to acquire 20 additional Airbus H145M helicopters in €1 billion deal
Germany is preparing to spend nearly €1 billion ($1.1 billion) on 20 additional H145M military helicopters from Airbus, completing a major rotary-wing…
France uses Mirage 2000D RMV to test combat AI and human-machine teaming
France’s upgraded Mirage 2000D RMV, a mid-life program covering 55 aircraft, is evolving from a straightforward modernization into…
Angola receives two Airbus C295 maritime surveillance aircraft
Airbus Defence and Space has delivered two C295 Maritime Surveillance Aircraft (MSA) to Angola, completing the country’s three-aircraft…
Fujian super carrier ushers in new naval aviation era for China
China has formally commissioned its third aircraft carrier, the CNS Fujian, marking a major step in the People’s…
France’s top general says engine will be toughest test for FCAS
France’s Chief of the Defense Staff, General Fabien Mandon, has warned that the toughest challenge facing the Future…
Sweden and Ukraine make progress on Gripen E fighter deal financing discussions
Sweden and Ukraine are making progress on financing a potential multi-billion-crown deal that could see Kyiv acquire up to 150…
US weighs F-35 sale to Saudi Arabia amid Israel normalization talks
The United States is considering a request from Saudi Arabia to purchase up to 48 Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter jets,…
General Atomics adds air-to-ground punch to its CCA family with Gambit 6
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) has unveiled Gambit 6, the newest variant in its Gambit family of collaborative…
RSF claims to have shot down Sudanese Air Force Il-76 transport aircraft
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) claims to have to have shot down a Sudanese Air Force Ilyushin Il-76 military transport aircraft over…
Netherlands formally transfers 18 F-16 fighter jets to Romania
Romania has formally taken ownership of 18 F-16 Fighting Falcons from the Netherlands, completing the transfer of aircraft already operating at the…
Anduril’s YFQ-44A makes first flight, advancing USAF drone-wingman competition
Anduril Industries’ YFQ-44A combat drone, one of two jet-powered uncrewed aircraft competing in the US Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA)…
Norway and NHIndustries reach €305 million settlement over NH90 helicopter dispute
Norway and NHIndustries (NHI) have reached an amicable settlement resolving all disputes related to the country’s terminated NH90…
Saab and Bombardier consider Gripen E assembly in Canada to support Ukraine deal
Sweden’s Saab is considering Canada as a potential assembly site for its Gripen E fighter jets as it…