Canadian, French transport aircraft collide at Guam air base
A Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) CC-150 Polaris and a French Air and Space Force (AAE) A400M transport…
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NATO fighters intercept two US Air Force B-52 bombers over Baltic in joint exercise
Allied fighters deployed on NATO’s Baltic Air Policing Mission recently carried out a simulated intercept of two B-52…
First two of 16 Airbus H225M helicopters delivered to Hungarian Defense Forces
The Hungarian Defense Forces have received the first two of 16 Airbus H225M multi-purpose helicopters on schedule. The H225Ms…
Aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales leaves dry dock after repairs
The British Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales moved out of dry dock on July 21,…
Drone attacks target Moscow one day after Russian strikes on Odesa
The Russian Defense Ministry announced on July 25, 2023, having intercepted a new attack of Ukrainian drones in…
Royal Australian Air Force to replace and expand C-130J Hercules fleet
Australia has announced the purchase of 20 C-130J Hercules aircraft for the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) for…
Russian S-70 Okhotnik attack drone spotted in formation with MiG-29: video
The Russian S-70 Okhotnik (‘Hunter’) attack drone developed by Sukhoi was spotted flying in formation with a MiG-29…
Chinese spy balloon exposed weaknesses in North American airspace surveillance
The Chinese spy balloon incident in early 2023 raised important concerns about the ability of the United States…
NATO’s Exercise Ramstein Guard strengthens electronic warfare capabilities
Allied forces in Lithuania are currently participating in Exercise Ramstein Guard, an electronic warfare exercise aimed at enhancing…
Bombardier Global 6000’s ultra-tech upgrade before joining Swedish Air Force
Bombardier Defense has delivered its sixth Global 6000 jet to Swedish defense supplier Saab, ready to be transformed…
Japanese fighter jets scrambled 238 times in FY2023, mainly for Chinese aircraft
The Japanese Ministry of Defense reported that during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2023, fighter jets…
Ukraine accuses Russia of ‘deliberately targeting’ grain export infrastructure
In a night assault on July 19, 2023, Russian forces launched a series of missile attacks on Ukraine…
Japan and France to launch joint fighter jet drill amid Indo-Pacific tensions
Japan will conduct its first fighter jet drill with France, the Air Self-Defense Force of Japan (JASDF) confirmed…
Raytheon secures more funding to test hypersonic cruise missile for DARPA
Raytheon, in partnership with Northrop Grumman, secured a follow-on contract from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)…
Lockheed Martin reports strong Q2 2023 results and raises full-year outlook
Lockheed Martin recorded strong second-quarter results for 2023 and an increased outlook for the full year. The company reported…
Taiwan denies donating decommissioned Hawk air defense missiles to Ukraine
Taiwan’s Minister of National Defense Chiu Kuo-cheng addressed rumors regarding the transfer of decommissioned Hawk anti-aircraft missiles to…
US deploys additional fighter jets after Iranian incidents in Strait of Hormuz
The US Department of Defense has revealed plans to bolster its presence in the US Central Command’s area…
Russian Su-25 attack aircraft crashes into the Sea of Azov: video
A Russian Su-25 attack aircraft crashed into the Sea of Azov near the coastal city of Yeisk. The pilot…