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…
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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…
Air raid alert sounds in Ukraine as multiple Kinzhal-carrier MiG-31Ks take flight
An air raid alert was briefly triggered all over Ukraine after several MiG-31K aircraft, capable of carrying Kh-47M2…
Lockheed Martin, Airbus select GE CF6 engine for LMXT strategic tanker
Lockheed Martin and Airbus jointly announced the selection of GE Aerospace’s CF6-80E1 engine for the LMXT strategic tanker. The…
Iran showcases Fattah, its first indigenous hypersonic ballistic missile
Iran unveiled its first locally designed hypersonic ballistic missile on June 6, 2023, during a ceremony in the…
US Air Force offers pilots bonuses to prevent exodus to commercial airlines
The United States (US) Air Force is offering its pilots bonuses of up to $50,000 a year to…
Netherlands to replace Cougar with Caracal helicopters for special operations
The Dutch Ministry of Defense opted to replace its aging fleet of 12 Cougar helicopters with 14 new…
US P-8A Poseidon assists cargo ship harassed by revolutionary guard fast-boats
Details have been released by the United States (US) Navy about an operation to assist a merchant vessel…
Did an AI-enabled drone attack its operator?
Did an artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled military drone ‘kill’ its human operator in a recent US military simulation? This…
North Korean spy satellite crashes into sea after failed launch attempt
North Korea’s attempt to launch its first spy satellite, the Malligyong-1, ended in failure after its newly developed…
US accuses China of ‘aggressive’ interception in front of its aircraft: video
The United States (US) has accused a J-16 fighter from the People’s Republic of China’s air force of…
Russia accuses Ukraine of multiple drone attacks in Moscow
Russia has accused Ukraine of multiple drone attacks in Moscow, describing the assault as an “act of terrorism”. …
Amid tensions with Russia and China, the US stands ready for potential space conflict
The United States stands prepared for potential orbital conflicts amid escalating tensions with Russia and China, a top…
Iran’s ballistic missile launch raises concern about nuclear ambitions
Iran has successfully launched an upgraded ballistic missile. According to the local media, it has the longest range…