Demonstrators climb over fence and sit on Dutch air base runway
Ten people were arrested at the Volkel Air Base in the southern Netherlands after climbing the fence and…
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Will Germany deliver Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine?
After facing an initial dismissal from the German Federal Ministry of Defense (BMVg) the prospect of delivering Taurus…
Japan considers airdropping cruise missiles from C-2 transport aircraft
The Japanese Ministry of Defense has revealed plans to launch long-range missiles from the Kawasaki C-2 transport aircraft. The…
Tensions escalate as Wagner Group leader’s jet lands in Belarus for third time
An aircraft belonging to Yevgeny Prigozhin, Russian oligarch, and the leader of the Wagner Group, landed in Belarus…
RAND researchers urge US to develop public reporting system for UAP sightings
In a newly published research paper, the RAND National Defense Research Institute (NDRI) has urged the US authorities…
Fighter jet forces from incoming countries take over safeguarding NATO airspace
Fighter jet detachments from incoming countries have taken over safeguarding NATO airspace from Russian aggression in the Baltic…
XQ-58A Valkyrie drone completes first flight controlled by AI
The first-ever flight of an XQ-58A Valkyrie uncrewed aircraft controlled by artificial intelligence has been completed by the…
European Commission recommends funding Hydis2 hypersonic interceptor study
The hypersonic interceptor study proposed by the MBDA-led Hydis2 consortium has now been recommended for funding by the…
Poland accuses Belarusian helicopters of airspace violation
Poland claimed that two Belarusian helicopters violated its airspace near the border. The two helicopters in question were identified…
Belgium refuses delivery of two F-35 fighters over technical non-compliance
Belgium will not accept the two F-35A combat aircraft which were to be delivered by the US manufacturer…
Upgraded MiG-31 jets handed over to Russian Ministry of Defense, UAC says
Upgraded MiG-31 fighter jets have been handed over to the Russian Ministry of Defense (RuMoD) and sent to…
First French nationals evacuated from Niger arrive in Paris
The first French nationals evacuated from Niger arrived at Charles-de-Gaulle Airport (CDG) in Paris in the early hours…
Indonesia acquires 12 ANKA drones from Turkish Aerospace Industries
Indonesia’s defense ministry announced the acquisition of 12 ANKA drones from Turkish Aerospace in a deal valued at…
France expects evacuation from Niger to last at least two days
Updated with information from the French Ministry of Foreign AffairsFrench citizens in Niger were warned on August 1,…
Taiwan to assess Dassault Mirage 2000 service life extension
Taiwan is considering extending the service life of nine of the Dassault Mirage 2000 operated by the Republic…
Drone strikes continue in Moscow: Ukraine declares war is returning to Russia
Moscow has been struck by a second drone attack in less than a week, this time targeting three…
Aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales’ flight deck is back ‘open for business’
The United Kingdom’s aircraft carrier, HMS Prince of Wales, is finally on its way back to Portsmouth after…
Aerojet Rocketdyne joins L3Harris Technologies, bolstering propulsion portfolio
L3Harris Technologies has successfully finalized its $4.7 billion acquisition of Aerojet Rocketdyne, forming a fourth business segment at…