Australian company to deliver counter-drone system to Ukraine
Australian company Electro Optic Systems (EOS) has produced and will soon dispatch its innovative Slinger counter-drone system to…
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First Dassault Rafale fighter delivered to Croatian Air Force
The Hrvatsko Ratno Zrakoplovstvo, the Croatian Air Force, officially received its first Dassault Aviation Rafale F3R fighter. The handover…
US Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet pilots help locate crashed civilian aircraft
Two US Marine Corps F-18 Hornet pilots helped to locate the crash site of a civilian aircraft, facilitating…
Russian military pilot ‘defects at US Embassy while on family holiday in Dubai’
It’s claimed that a Russian military pilot has defected at the United States (US) Embassy in the United…
Romania detects possible airspace violation during Russian drone strikes
The Romanian Ministry of National Defense has reported a possible violation of its airspace during Russia’s overnight drone…
Denmark receives first four F-35A Lightning II fighter jets
Denmark has officially taken delivery of its first four Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II fighter jets during a…
Boeing pays $8.1 million to settle claims of Osprey manufacturing issues
Boeing has reached a settlement of $8.1 million to resolve claims of contract non-compliance with the US Navy…
NATO deploys AWACS surveillance aircraft to Lithuania for the first time
AWACS (Airborne Warning and Control System) surveillance aircraft from NATO have been deployed to Lithuania’s Šiauliai Air Base…
European Sky Shield: Germany orders Arrow-3 air defense system from Israel
Germany has signed an agreement with Israel for the acquisition of the Arrow-3 air defense system, valued at…
Australia grounds NH-90 helicopters ahead of early retirement
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has announced that its NH-90 helicopters, known locally as MRH-90 Taipan, will not…
Bulgaria’s parliament greenlights S-300 missile transfer to Ukraine
Bulgaria’s parliament has greenlit the transfer of aging S-300 surface-to-air missiles and additional military aid to Ukraine to…
Czech Republic confirms order of 24 F-35 fighters
The government of the Czech Republic approved the purchase of 24 Lockheed Martin F-35 fifth-generation fighter jets. The…
Ukrainian Air Force releases footage of pilots training to fly F-16 fighters
The Ukrainian Air Force has released footage of its pilots getting to grips with the US F-16 fighter…
Turkish President says support for Sweden’s NATO bid hinges on US F-16 deal
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that Turkey would ratify Sweden’s NATO membership provided that the United States keeps…
US Army shortlists Griffon, Textron Systems to develop future tactical drone
The US Army announced having selected Griffon Aerospace and Textron Systems Corporation for the next phase of the…
Lockheed completes U-2 Dragon Lady’s first flight with advanced-tech upgrades
The high-altitude intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft Lockheed U-2 (nicknamed U-2 Dragon Lady) has completed its first…
France to help secure Moldova airspace amid increased Russian pressure
France will assist Moldova in reinforcing the security and sovereignty of its airspace, providing equipment and counseling. On September…
US Air Force receives first eVTOL electric air taxi from Joby Aviation
The US Air Force received its first electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft from Joby Aviation on…