Close call on video: Swiss Air Force jets avoid catastrophe in mid-air collision
Two aircraft of the Patrouille Suisse, the Swiss Air Force aerobatic team, narrowly avoided a catastrophic air disaster…
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Germany approves strategic purchase of Israel’s Arrow-3 air defense system
The German Parliament has authorized the first payment for purchasing Israel’s high-tech Arrow-3 air defense system, a contract…
RAF Typhoons intercept Russian aircraft near NATO airspace
Royal Air Force (RAF) fighters stationed in Estonia were scrambled to intercept a Russian Air Force flight group…
Taiwan Mirage 2000 fighters remain operational despite concerns: ROCAF
Amid rumors of its retirement, the Taiwanese Ministry of National Defense affirmed that the Mirage 2000 fleet operated…
Putin’s struggle to meet demand for drones highlights faltering war machine
Russian President Vladimir Putin has publicly admitted that Russia lacks the necessary military hardware, such as ammunition, aircraft,…
Former defense industry employees face treason charges in Russia
Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) announced the arrest of a group of former defense industry workers suspected of…
Qatar to deliver 12 Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets to Indonesia
Qatar is set to deliver 12 Dassault Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets to Indonesia after obtaining approval from France. …
US military helicopter incident in Northeastern Syria leaves 22 troops injured
A “helicopter mishap” involving the US military occurred in northeastern Syria, resulting in injuries to 22 service members,…
Germany hosts historic NATO aerial exercise over Europe
NATO is set to host its largest air drill to date in the skies over Germany. After several years…
Russian MiG-31 fighter crashes: dramatic video shows engine failure and ejection
A video showing the crash of a Russian Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-31 Foxhound fighter was shared by the Telegram channel…
Here’s where to catch the RAF Hercules farewell flypast across UK
A historic event is set to take place across the United Kingdom as a flypast is planned to commemorate…
Senators propose ban on FAA using Chinese, Russian and Iranian drones
Two United States (US) Senators have proposed a bill that would prohibit the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) from…
Japan scrambles fighters to intercept China’s new Y-9DZ spy plane near Taiwan
The Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) has intercepted a Y-9DZ intelligence-gathering aircraft from China that was detected flying…
RAF pilots battle winds to land largest -ever aircraft on St Helena: video
The British Royal Air Force (RAF) has shared footage of the largest-ever aircraft landing at Saint Helena Airport…
Production issues delay Boeing F-15EX fighter deliveries to USAF
The delivery of the first lot of Boeing F-15EX fighters to the US Air Force has hit a…
Northrop Grumman delivers first upgraded E-6B Mercury aircraft to US Navy
Northrop Grumman delivered the first modified E-6B Mercury aircraft back to the US Navy under the Integrated Modification…
Korea Aerospace Industries rolls out first FA-50 fighter for export to Poland
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) announced the rollout of the first FA-50 light fighter aircraft to be exported to…
Russian loitering munition target Ukrainian IRIS-T air defense system: video
A Russian loitering munition recently targeted a Hensoldt TRML-4D air surveillance radar, a crucial component of Ukraine’s IRIS-T…