RAF retires MQ-9A Reaper after 18 years of service as Protector takes its place
The Royal Air Force (RAF) has officially retired its MQ-9A Reaper remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS), marking the…
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Lviv hit by largest Russian drone and missile attack
Lviv, located just 70 kilometers from the Polish border, was struck by a major Russian drone and missile…
Denmark reinforces NATO air defense with F-35 alert at Skrydstrup
Two Royal Danish Air Force F-35A fighters have been put on standby at Skrydstrup Air Base, with pilots…
First two of 29 Boeing AH-64E Apache attack helicopters arrive in Australia
Boeing has delivered the first two of 29 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters to Australia, marking a new chapter…
Senators press Boeing to end defense workers strike as walkout drags on
US lawmakers are urging Boeing to resolve a strike at its defense plants in Missouri that has now…
Russia’s upgraded ballistic missiles outmaneuver Ukraine’s Patriot systems: FT
Russia has adapted its Iskander-M and Kinzhal ballistic missiles to evade Ukraine’s air defenses, Ukrainian and Western officials…
Norway takes NHIndustries to court over failed NH90 helicopters, demands €2.8B
Norway is set to take legal action against NHIndustries (NHI) following a failed mediation over the troubled NH90…
US to share intelligence with Ukraine for strikes on Russian infrastructure: WSJ
The Trump administration has given the Pentagon and US intelligence agencies the green light to start providing Ukraine…
Saudi Arabia leverages World Defense Show to boost aerospace ambitions
At the heart of Saudi Arabia’s bid to become a regional defense and aerospace power is Vision 2030,…
France orders 5 more Dassault Albatros maritime surveillance aircraft
The French defense procurement agency, the Direction générale de l’armement (DGA), has ordered five additional Falcon 2000 LXS…
Bushido Guardian 25 brings together Australian, Japanese, and USAF F-35 fleets
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF), and the United States Air Force…
Pentagon, Lockheed finalize deal for 296 F-35 fighters
Lockheed Martin and the US Department of Defense have finalized a contract for 296 F-35 Lightning II fighters,…
Gripen back? Ukraine says Saab’s jet among ‘expected’ Western fighter deliveries
Ukraine’s First Deputy Defense Minister, Lieutenant General Ivan Havryliuk, has hinted at a possible resumption of Saab Gripen…
Turkey says US Congress blocking engine exports for KAAN next-gen fighter jet
Turkey’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has said that the United States Congress is holding up export licenses for…
France hosts VOLFA 2025 high-intensity air combat exercise with NATO allies
The French Air and Space Force has launched VOLFA 2025, its annual high-intensity combat training exercise, which will…
India bids farewell to its MiG-21s after six decades of service
On September 26, 2025, the Indian Air Force retired its last Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 Bison fighter jets after more…
Drone or balloon? Amsterdam-Schiphol airport closes runway over near-miss
Amsterdam-Schiphol international airport (AMS) had to be closed for around 45 minutes on September 27, 2025, at 12.10pm…
Taiwan eyes Rafale as Mirage 2000 fleet nears retirement, says Dassault CEO
Eric Trappier, Chairman and CEO of Dassault Aviation, has confirmed that Taiwan is showing clear interest in acquiring…