New RAF Atlas transport aircraft capable of lifting 37-ton payload arrives in UK
The United Kingdom’s newest Royal Air Force (RAF) Atlas transport aircraft has landed at the Brize Norton station…
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Estonia and Latvia consider German IRIS-T missile for collaborative air defense
Estonia and Latvia, two NATO nations that share a border with Russia, are planning to jointly purchase a…
Bombardier private jet proposed as Canada’s next Multi-Mission Aircraft
The Bombardier Global 6500 private jet could form the backbone of Canada’s new Multi-Mission and Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW)…
Lockheed Martin to supply Australia with JASSM long-range missiles
In a contract announcement on May 18, 2023, the United States Air Force (USAF) has awarded Lockheed Martin’s…
Pentagon confirms Patriot system damaged in Kyiv fixed and operational
The United States Department of Defense confirmed that one of the two Patriot air defense systems operational in…
Did Ukraine bring down Russian fighter jets using Patriot missiles?
Ukraine has reportedly used the Patriot air defense system to shoot down at least one Russian fighter. The information,…
Argentina gives up on Super Etendard fighters after controversial procurement
Argentine Minister of Defense Jorge Taiana formally announced the retirement of the last Dassault Super Étendard single-engine attack…
Germany declines to participate in Ukraine jet alliance
Germany has declined to participate in the international coalition agreement to provide Ukraine with F-16 fighter jets or…
US unwilling to see Ukrainian pilots train on F-16 despite Europe’s readiness
While several leaders in Europe have expressed their eagerness to deliver F-16s fighters and train pilots from Ukraine…
Patriot air defense system damaged in Kyiv remains operational: report
US officials confirmed a Patriot air defense system was damaged but remains operational after an intense Russian missile…
US Air Force F-15D makes ‘mishap landing’ in Oregon canal
A United States Air Force F-15D departed the runway during landing, coming to a stop in a Bureau…
USAF intercepts Russian aircraft amid military operation in Alaska
Six Russian aircraft including SU-35 fighter jets, IL-78 tankers, and TU-95 bombers were intercepted by US Air Force…
Ukraine claims 6 Kinzhal missiles downed; Russia claims Patriot system destroyed
The Ukrainian military claims to have shot down all missiles launched from air, sea, and land by Russia,…
Emmanuel Macron announces that France will train Ukrainian fighter pilots
French President Emmanuel Macron unveiled plans to provide training for Ukrainian pilots amid efforts to bolster Ukraine’s capabilities…
Airbus and French DGA test VSR700 helicopter drone at sea
Airbus Helicopters and the French Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) have tested the VSR700 helicopter drone for the…
Germany to retire Tiger attack helicopter between 2031 and 2038
Unwilling to modernize its Tiger helicopter fleet, Germany plans to retire the model between 2031 and 2038. In an…
F-16 Fighting Falcon: multi-role fighter aircraft and its history
What is the F-16 Fighting Falcon? The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a versatile combat aircraft with a long history…
Russia’s major aircraft loss: Su-34, Su-35 & two Mi-8s downed near Ukraine border
Russian Air Force has reportedly suffered the largest loss of aircraft since the beginning of the war in…