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…
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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…
US approves sale of 60 CH-47F Chinook helicopters to Germany
The US State Department has approved the sale of 60 CH-47F Chinook helicopters to Germany for an estimated…
UAE cancels $880M Airbus H225M Caracal multirole helicopter deal: report
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has canceled a deal with Airbus to procure 12 units of H225M Caracal…
Romania readies to retire venerable MiG-21 LanceR fighters
After more than 60 years of service, the MiG-21 LanceR fighters of the Romanian Air Force (RoAF) will…
UK provides Storm Shadow long-range missiles to Ukraine ahead of offensive: CNN
In a move aimed at bolstering the capabilities of Ukrainian forces ahead of a potential counter-offensive, the United…
Poland finds Russian missile in forest 500km from Ukrainian border: report
A Russian Kh-55 cruise missile was reportedly found near Bydgoszcz, northern Poland, 500 kilometers from the border with…
US Air Force F-22 air superiority fighters reinforce NATO presence in Estonia
The United States Air Force deployed F-22 Raptor fifth-generation fighters to Amari Air Base, in Estonia. 12 Raptors…
India’s first Airbus C295 transport aircraft completes maiden flight
The first Airbus C295 tactical transport aircraft for the Indian Air Force has completed its maiden flight. The…
Turkey refused to transfer Russian S-400 air defense system to US or Ukraine
Turkey denied a request from the United States (US) to transfer its Russian-made S-400 air defense systems. According to…