Aviation

US Air Force tests AI drone for aircraft inspections

Airmen at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) were given a hands-on look at the Skydio X10D drone system during a live demonstration on April 23,...

US Air Force begins testing of uncrewed combat jets

The Department of the U.S. Air Force has launched ground testing for its Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program. The program includes two prototype vehicles—the YFQ-42A...

KAI targets Peru for new fighter deal

Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has confirmed that Peru is actively exploring the KF-21 as a potential candidate in its ongoing fighter acquisition process, marking...

Ukrainian Su-27 jet crashes during Russian attack

The Ukrainian Air Force reported the loss of a Su-27 fighter jet this morning during a combat mission providing air support to ground forces...

Indian Navy to replace MiG-29Ks with Rafale-M fighter jets

India and France signed a $7.4 billion agreement on Monday for the purchase of 26 Rafale Marine fighter jets. The Dassault Aviation-built Rafale-M aircraft will...

Pakistan highlights JF-17’s missile capability to counter India

Pakistan has released the first official images of its JF-17C fighter jet armed with Chinese-made PL-10 and PL-15 air-to-air missiles, as tensions with India...

Musk slams F-35 program again

Elon Musk reignited his criticism of the U.S. military’s F-35 fighter jet program, echoing claims that the costly aircraft is not ready for combat...

First JSM missiles ready for Norwegian F-35s

Norway has reached two major milestones in its defense modernization, taking delivery of its final F-35 fighter jet and receiving its first Joint Strike...

US expands command training to Europe for first time

The U.S. Air Force’s premier operational-level command and control course has been conducted outside the United States for the first time, marking a pivotal...

Polish-made AW149 military helicopter takes to the skies

The first AW149 multi-role helicopter manufactured entirely in Poland has successfully completed its maiden flight. The Polish Ministry of Defense announced that the helicopter, produced...

South Korea eyes expanded arms sales to Iraq

South Korea is intensifying efforts to expand its defense exports to Iraq, with discussions underway to supply additional military equipment, including helicopters, fighter jets,...

Russian kamikaze drones evade air defenses with steep dive strikes

Russia has altered its drone strike tactics against Ukraine, employing larger formations and higher-altitude approaches in recent attacks on major cities. The adjustment marks a...

Ukrainian drone intercepts Russian spy aircraft

Ukrainian forces used an anti-aircraft FPV drone to target a Russian reconnaissance-strike drone flying at over 4 kilometers in altitude. According to Ukrainian military sources,...

Chinese J-10 fighter jets arrive in Egypt

China has officially confirmed the purpose behind last week's unexpected arrival of a fleet of Xi’an Y-20 strategic transport aircraft in Egypt. According to a...

Russia ramps up Su-34 fighter-bomber production

Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) has delivered a new batch of Su-34 fighter-bombers to the Ministry of Defense, the company confirmed this week. The delivery...

Egypt nears $1B deal for South Korea’s FA-50 jets

Egypt is on the verge of signing a major defense contract with South Korea for the acquisition of up to 100 FA-50 light combat...

US bombers return to Japan in historic deployment

The U.S. Air Force has deployed B-1B Lancer bombers to Misawa Air Base in Japan for the first time as part of a long-range...

Chinese military planes conduct mysterious airlift to Egypt

A fleet of Chinese Xi’an Y-20 strategic transport aircraft made an unusual and unannounced visit to Egypt this week. According to data compiled by open-source...

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