France buys General Atomics electromagnetic catapults for new aircraft carrier
The United States Department of Defense announced that a contract has been awarded to General Atomics in order…
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US Air Force to move forward disruptive KC-Z tanker tender: report
The third and last phase of the United States Air Force tanker fleet modernization is likely to take…
US Army selects AeroVironment to replace RQ-7 Shadow drone
The United States Army has awarded AeroVironment with an $8 million contract to acquire the first Future Tactical…
Taiwan Air Force showcases missile-equipped F-16V after China drills
The Taiwanese Air Force (ROCAF) has performed a “combat readiness” demonstration “to show its determination to defend the…
Finland suspects two Russian MiG-31 fighters of violating its airspace
Finland’s Ministry of Defense suspects that two Russian MiG-31 fighters violated Finnish airspace near Porvoo, east of Helsinki,…
Erdogan, Zelensky discuss the return of two Turkish A400M stuck in Ukraine
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan discussed with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky the safe return of two Turkish…
Korean Air to build loyal wingman drone for South Korea’s air force
South Korea’s Agency for Defense Development (ADD) selected Korean Air as its preferred bidder to build an armed…
Russia deploys hypersonic-armed MiG-31s to its Kaliningrad exclave
Three MiG-31 heavy interceptors, adapted for carrying Kh-47M2 Kinzhal hypersonic missiles, were deployed in Russia’s Kaliningrad region, according…
Lufthansa Technik to modify German Air Force A321LRs for medevac missions
The German Air Force took delivery of its second Airbus A321LR aircraft from Lufthansa Technik. The aircraft will…
Swiss lawmakers obtain enough signatures to challenge F-35 acquisition
Swiss lawmakers opposing the acquisition of the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II fighter for the country’s air force…
North Korea fires two cruise missiles ahead of US-South Korea joint exercise
North Korea has fired two cruise missiles from the coastal town of Onchon ahead of a US-South Korea…
Lithuanian TV raises money to offer loitering munitions to Ukraine
Lithuanian online TV channel Laisves TV has started a fundraiser to buy a fleet of loitering munitions for Ukraine’s…
Did a GoPro lead to pilot error in the crash of a USMC MV-22 Osprey in Norway?
The crash of a United States Marine Corps (USMC) MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft in Norway in March 2022…
BAE delivers first Typhoon to Qatar, ready for World Cup mission
The Qatar Armed Forces have received their first Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft, ready to provide critical support during the…
German Air Force to join Australia’s Exercise Pitch Black for first time
The German Air Force is set to travel to Australia to make its debut in the country’s multi-national…
Philippines in talks for US Chinooks after scrapping Russian helicopter deal
The Philippines is looking at buying heavy-lift Chinook helicopters from the United States after scrapping a deal for…
Italy signs deal with Lockheed Martin for 18 F-35 fighters
Italy has signed a $524 million worth contract with Lockheed for 18 F-35 Lightning II fifth-generation fighter jets. …
Taiwan reports drone incursions over Kinmen islands, China suspected
The Taiwanese Ministry of National Defense reported several incursions of unidentified Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) over the Taiwan-controlled…