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…
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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…
Romanian Parliament receives request for procurement of 32 F-35 fighters
The Romanian Parliament took notice of a request submitted by the Ministry of National Defense to acquire an…
Chinese navy looks for older graduates to pilot carrier-based aircraft
The Chinese navy is looking to recruit older graduates as the next generation of carrier-based aircraft pilots. In…
Democratic Republic of Congo orders Paramount Mwari aircraft
The Democratic Republic of Congo has ordered a number of Advanced High-Performance Reconnaissance Light Aircraft (AHRLAC), commonly known…
US F-35 pilot admits to not knowing where his fighter jet is in unusual 911 call
A recording of an emergency 911 call from a local resident has revealed fascinating details about what happened…
Australia to acquire a fourth MQ-4C Triton aircraft; upgrade P-8A Poseidon fleet
The Australian government has announced that the Australian Defence Force (ADF) will acquire its fourth MQ-4C Triton remotely-piloted…
Series of USMC Osprey unplanned landings in Japan raises questions
On the afternoon of September 21, 2023, a US Marine Corps V-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft made an unexpected…
Royal Air Force joins Finland for agile combat employment exercise
The Finnish Air Force is hosting its annual road base exercise, Baana 23, from September 18 to September…