Croatia stands down MiG-21 jets, closing chapter on Europe’s last active fleet
The Croatian Air Force has retired its MiG-21 fighter jets from air policing duties, marking the end of…
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Indian Navy to sign order for 26 Rafale Marine fighters by early 2025
The Indian Navy is close to finalizing a landmark deal for 26 Rafale M naval fighter jets, with…
Taiwan secures $320 million deal for F-16 support and AESA radars
The U.S. State Department has approved a potential $385 million military sale to Taiwan. The move reinforces its…
RAAF conducts longest, non-stop KC-30A 23-hour flight from Australia to Spain
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has declared that it has conducted the longest, non-stop RAAF flight on…
Thales enhances Rafale reconnaissance with AI-driven Talios pod upgrade
Thales has announced a new upgrade to its Talios laser designation pod, specifically designed for Dassault Aviation’s Rafale…
French Navy Rafale fighter refuels A400M airlifter mid-flight for the first time
A French Navy Rafale M fighter jet recently refueled an A400M transport aircraft to test the capabilities of…
Greece mulls transfer of Russian S-300 air defense systems to Armenia
Greece plans to transfer its S-300 air defense systems, along with other Russian-origin equipment, to Armenia as part…
Security at US bases in England tightened after unidentified drone sightings
US military officials are monitoring a series of drone incidents near USAF-operated bases in England, Pentagon Press Secretary…
RAAF tests Dura-Base technology for airfield damage repair capability
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has conducted a series of trials using Dura-Base technology to test its…
Bombardier Defense delivers first Global 6500 spy plane to US Army
Bombardier Defense has delivered the first Global 6500 to the US Army for deployment as part of the…
UK delivers more Storm Shadow missiles to Ukraine amid policy shift
The United Kingdom has covertly delivered a new batch of long-range Storm Shadow cruise missiles to Ukraine. According…
Gulfstream signs $991M deal to provide fleet support for US Air Force and Navy
Gulfstream has signed a $991 million logistics support services contract with the US Air Force Life Cycle Management…
Defense powerhouse Thales faces British and French bribery and corruption probe
One of the world’s largest defense firms is being investigated by the UK’s Serious Fraud Office (SFO) and…
Romania signs deal to purchase 32 F-35 fighters to modernize its air force
Romania has signed an official agreement to procure 32 Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II aircraft through a US…
Boeing secures $2.38 billion contract for KC-46A Pegasus tankers
Boeing has been awarded a $2.38 billion contract to produce 15 additional KC-46A Pegasus tankers for the US…
UK Defence to retire outdated helicopters, drones in drive to save £500M
The UK’s Ministry of Defence (MOD) is set to decommission and retire a number of British helicopters, drones,…
Russia strikes Ukraine with intercontinental ballistic missile, Kyiv claims
Russia has struck Ukraine with a nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) in what would be a first during…
Ukraine criticizes Western embassies closure in Kyiv amid Russian air threat
Ukraine has sharply criticized the closures and preventive measures taken by several embassies in Kyiv, accusing them of…