Russia announces first export contract for Su-57 fifth-generation fighter jet
Rosoboronexport, the agency that oversees the exports of Russian defense material, has announced the signing of the first export…
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USAF greenlights testing of AI-driven KC-135 tanker operations with Merlin Pilot
The United States Air Force (USAF) has approved Merlin’s airworthiness plan for testing the Merlin Pilot on the…
French Air Force tests resilience with Rafale deployments in NATO ACE exercise
In early November 2024, the French Air and Space Force carried out a series of deployments to support…
A-10 Thunderbolt II Demo Team bids farewell with final flight in Florida
The A-10C Thunderbolt II Demonstration Team took to the skies for one final performance, marking the end of…
Ukraine launches largest drone attack on Moscow, disrupts major airports
In an escalation of the ongoing conflict, Ukraine carried out its largest drone strike on Moscow, launching at…
Embraer secures first Northern European order for C-390 Millennium
Sweden has officially selected the Embraer C-390 Millennium as its new tactical transport aircraft, marking the first purchase…
US to deliver over 500 interceptor missiles to Ukraine
The United States is set to deliver more than 500 interceptor missiles to Ukraine in the coming weeks…
Israel orders 25 F-15IA jets from Boeing in $5.2 billion deal
The Israeli Ministry of Defense has announced the purchase of 25 F-15IA fighter planes from Boeing, with an…
Airbus reportedly wins France’s Maritime Patrol Aircraft program over Dassault
Unconfirmed reports suggest that the French Ministry of the Armed Forces has chosen Airbus Defence & Space over…
RAAF conducts electronic warfare testing of EA-18G Growler, F-35A Lightning II
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) recently conducted Electronic Warfare (EW) testing of the EA-18G Growler and F-35A…
Australian Air Force deploys P 8A Poseidon to support sanctions against N. Korea
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has deployed a P‑8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft in Japan as support…
Royal Netherlands Air Force orders 12 Airbus H225M helicopters
The Dutch Ministry of Defense has ordered 12 H225M Caracal medium utility helicopters from Airbus Helicopters. The deal…
F1 driver Charles Leclerc trades Ferrari car for Rafale jet with French Air Force
Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc swapped his Ferrari for a Rafale fighter jet during a special two-day training…
US deploys B-52 bombers, F-15E fighters to reinforce presence in Middle East
The US Department of Defense has deployed additional air assets to the Middle East amid escalating tensions with…
Israeli Apache helicopter downs kamikaze drone with gunfire: video
Footage emerged on social media on November 2, 2024, of an Israel Defense Forces (IDF) AH-64 Apache helicopter gunship…
China conducts first ever dual carrier drills in South China Sea
China’s two operational aircraft carriers, the Liaoning and the Shandong, have sailed together in the South China Sea…
Poland delays transfer of MiG-29 fighters to Ukraine: Zelenskyy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claimed that while initial arrangements with Poland and NATO were in place to supply…
US approves $941M sale to equip and support Argentina’s F-16 fighters
The US State Department has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Argentina, providing essential equipment, services,…