Romania opens F-16 training hub to strengthen NATO’s regional capabilities
NATO member Romania has officially opened an international F-16 pilot training center situated at the 86th Air Base…
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US strikes Iranian-backed militia sites in Syria for third time
The United States (US) carried out two precision air strikes in Syria, targeting facilities linked to Iranian-backed groups…
NZ & AU Air Force transport military aircraft to Honiara in the Solomon Islands
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) displayed teamwork and goodwill when…
5 special operation troops killed after US aircraft crashes in the Mediterranean
Five US special operation troops were killed after a US military aircraft crashed while conducting training operations in…
US Air Force’s B-21 Raider bomber completes first flight: video
The United States Air Force‘s B-21 Raider, a next-generation stealth bomber, successfully completed its first flight, taking off…
US MQ-9 Reaper surveillance drone shot down by Iran-backed Houthi rebels: video
A United States (US) military surveillance drone was shot down off the coast of Yemen by Houthi rebels,…
First Dutch F-16s arrive at European F-16 Training Centre in Romania
The Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) has successfully deployed the first squadron of F-16 fighter jets to Romania’s…
US Navy equips F/A-18E/F Super Hornet with StormBreaker bomb
Raytheon, a subsidiary of RTX, announced the successful integration of the StormBreaker smart weapon onto the F/A-18E/F Super…
Taiwan Brave Eagle jet trainer to replace aging AT-3 and F-5 jets by 2024
Taiwan is replacing its aging AT-3 and F-5 training aircraft with the domestically developed Brave Eagle advanced trainer.…
Chinese fighters intercept Canadian military helicopter in South China Sea
A Canadian military CH-148 Cyclone helicopter was intercepted three times by Chinese fighters in the South China Sea…
Israeli F-35 “Adir” fighter destroys cruise missile in flight: video
For the first time, an Israeli Air Force (IAF) F-35 “Adir” (“Mighty One”) fighter jet shot down a…
Germany reaffirms commitment to FCAS amidst speculation of withdrawal
Amidst recent speculation and media reports suggesting a potential withdrawal from the Future Combat Air System or FCAS…
Minuteman III ballistic missile self-destructs during test launch
A US Air Force Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) was forced to self-destruct during a test launch. …
Royal Air Force revives No 42 Squadron for Boeing Poseidon training
The Royal Air Force (RAF) has officially reinstated No 42 Torpedo Bomber Squadron with a renewed mission to…
Will Germany leave the FCAS program to join the British GCAP Tempest?
In a surprising development, Germany is contemplating leaving the Future Combat Air System or FCAS project with France…
Bombardier accuses Canada of favoring Boeing Poseidon over local solution
A contract to replace Canada’s Royal Canadian Air Force’s (RCAF) aging CP-140 Aurora maritime patrol aircraft is causing…
Airbus, Naval Group successfully test helicopter drone on French Navy frigate
Airbus Helicopters and Naval Group, in collaboration with the French Armament General Directorate (DGA) and the French Navy,…
Indian Navy enters final talks to acquire 26 Dassault Rafale M fighters
The Indian Navy entered final negotiations with the French Directorate General of Armaments for the acquisition of Dassault…