USAF to retire A-10 by 2029
The US Air Force (USAF) plans to retire the Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II attack aircraft by 2029. The…
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China recruits first female pilots for growing aircraft carrier fleet
The Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) is looking to recruit its first ever female pilots as more…
Boeing 767F, KC-46A face fuel tank issue; no impact on receiver aircraft
Boeing notified operators in January 2023 that it had detected an issue with the paint primer used by…
Russia strikes Kyiv with hypersonic missiles during latest attack
In the early morning of March 9, 2023, Russia launched its largest missile strike on Ukraine in recent…
Boeing begins production of MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters for US Air Force
Boeing announced that it will begin production on the first 13 MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters, after the company…
USAF lays out plans for NGAD, loyal wingmen numbers
The US Air Force plans for the first batch of Next Generation Air Defense (NGAD) systems to consist…
Two Italian Air Force pilots killed in mid-air collision: video
The Italian Air Force has confirmed that two of its pilots have been killed in a mid-air collision…
Seventy Russian aircraft destroyed by Ukrainian defenses since invasion began
A United States Air Force General has confirmed that Ukraine has lost over 60 aircraft since the Russian…
US AFSOC buys three General Atomics MQ-9s for special forces
The United States Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) has signed a contract with General Atomics for three…
General Atomics to continue developing LongShot, DARPA’s missile-launching drone
General Atomics was chosen to further develop the LongShot concept – an aircraft-launched drone meant to extend the…
Lockheed Martin resumes F-35 tests flights after three-month hiatus
Lockheed Martin has resumed conducting test flights of the new F-35 Lightning II fighter jets after fixing an…
China is working on its next military helicopter, says Z-10 chief designer
China is already working on designs for a new military helicopter at an accelerated pace, claims political advisor…
Strike Eagles on strike: IAF F-15 pilots join protest against judicial reform
Israeli Air Force (IAF) pilots have joined a growing strike and initiated meetings with officials over plans by…
RAF jets scrambled to escort plane cause sonic boom over UK: video
A sonic boom that was heard over large parts of central England was caused by Royal Air Force…
First Rafale F4.1 delivered to French Air Force research and test center
The Dassault Rafale, France’s main fighter jet, reached a new milestone after the first aircraft brought to the…
US evaluates Ukrainian pilots, considers training them: report
US military is currently assessing two Ukrainian pilots and trying to determine how long would it take for…
Taiwan claims 21 Chinese fighter jets entered air defense zone
Taiwan claims 21 Chinese fighter jets entered its air defense zone in the space of 24 hours. According…
Saudi Arabia to study the possibility of joining Tempest development
Saudi Arabia has signed a partnership agreement with the United Kingdom to explore the possibility of joining the…