Is France about to fly its V-MAX hypersonic glider?
UPDATE 27-06-2023, 15:29 (UTC +3): The test took place on June 26, 2023. Here is our article about…
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Lockheed Martin and P&W clash over future F-35 fighter engine
Though a choice on the matter has already been made by the US Air Force, the future of…
In pictures: the fighter jets of the Paris Air Show 2023
Once again, the 2023 edition of the Paris Air Show has captured the imagination of aviation enthusiasts from…
Aggressive Russian behavior in Middle East tied to Ukraine crisis, AFCENT says
A commander of US Air Forces Central (AFCENT) has suggested that reckless and aggressive Russian air force behavior…
GE Aerospace signs MOU to supply fighter jet engines for the Indian Air Force
GE Aerospace has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to produce fighter jet…
F-35A jet intercepts civilian plane over San Francisco amid President’s visit
A US Air Force (USAF) F-35A Lightning II fighter jet intercepted a Mooney M20J single-engine plane over San…
From highways to dirt landings: MQ-9 Reaper expands operational capabilities
The US military has landed an MQ-9 Reaper drone on a dirt strip for the first time, liberating…
MBDA presents Expendable Remote Carrier at Paris Air Show 2023
In a bid to address the mounting challenges faced by Western countries in maintaining air superiority, the European…
China sends its latest aircraft carrier to Taiwan Strait amid US Secretary visit
A Chinese aircraft carrier, Shandong, has sailed through the politically sensitive Taiwan Strait, increasing military tension over Taiwan,…
Military aircraft detect possible signs of life in hunt for missing Titanic sub
Canadian military aircraft detected “underwater noises” as they were deployed to scour the North Atlantic Ocean for a…
Belgium joins FCAS European fighter program as observer
Belgium will join the Future Combat Air System, or FCAS program, initially as an observer country. The decision was…
Canadian Air Force Chinook helicopter crashes in Ontario, two missing
A Boeing CH-47F Chinook helicopter operated by the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) crashed in Ontario on June…
US approves the production of fighter jet engines in India, reports suggest
The United States has granted approval for the manufacturing of F414 jet engines in India ahead of a…
MBDA to lead Hydis2 study on countering hypersonic threats
The European missile manufacturer MBDA has unveiled a new study, Hypersonic Defence Interceptor Study (Hydis²), as a response…
France challenges German-led European Sky Shield initiative
On the sidelines of the 2023 edition of the Paris Air Show, the French government, through its Minister…
Raytheon successfully tests new cooling system for F-35 fighter
Raytheon Technologies Corporation (RTX) has announced that it has successfully conducted the laboratory demonstration of the Enhanced Power…
US deploys F-22 Raptor fighters in response to airspace violations by Russia
The US has deployed F-22 Raptor fighters to the Middle East due to an increase in “unsafe and…
Dassault and Safran divided on Belgium joining the FCAS program
Ahead of the Paris Air Show 2023, Olivier Andriès, the CEO of the French group Safran, has publicly…