General Atomics to convert MQ-9 Reaper for carrier operations
General Atomics announced that it would be developing a short take-off and landing (STOL) conversion kit intended to…
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Australia fortifies navy and army fleet with acquisition of new helicopters
The Australian government has announced that it is expanding its fleet of helicopters with 12 new MH-60R Romeo…
No Z in the air: Russia cancels Victory Day flypast in Moscow due to low clouds
No aircraft will participate in Russia’s May 9 Victory Day parade due to bad weather, Russian authorities say. According…
Ukrainian TB-2 drones and Su-27 fighters strike back on Snake Island
The Ukrainian Armed Forces released a video showing two Ukrainian Su-27s bombing Snake Island.In the footage, which appears…
Fact-check: Did Russia use the Su-57 stealth fighter in Ukraine?
The Sukhoi Su-57 Felon is the newest fighter jet in the arsenal of the Russian Aerospace Forces. The…
French Mirage 2000s intercept Russian military aircraft over the Baltic Sea
Two French Mirage 2000-5F multirole fighters deployed in Estonia intercepted three Russian military aircraft. After NATO radar systems detected…
Taiwan reports incursion by Chinese submarine hunter in its air defense zone
The Ministry of National Defense of Taiwan reported the interception of a Chinese Shaanxi Y-8 anti-submarine aircraft in…
Sweden, Denmark say Russian aircraft violated their airspace
Swedish and Danish authorities say a Russian observation plane has violated both countries’ airspace in the evening of…
Australian A330 MRTT conducts first refueling of Japanese F-2 fighter
A Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Airbus A330 MRTT conducted mid-air refueling of a Japan Air Self-Defense Force…
Thailand’s readiness to procure F-35 to be evaluated
A committee from the United States will visit Thailand to decide if the country’s Air Force is ready…
USAF KC-46A carries out first foreign aircraft refueling
A Boeing KC-46A Pegasus of the United States Air Force (USAF) refueled several F-18 Hornets belonging to the…
Boeing rolls out first T-7A Red Hawk advanced trainer jet
Boeing presented the first of the 351 T-7A Red Hawk advanced trainer jets that are to be delivered…
Mali accuses France of espionage over drone footage showing mass grave staging
The Malian authorities accused France of “espionage” and “subversion” after videos taken by a drone belonging to the French…
Poland shortlists US solutions to replace Mil Mi-24 attack helicopters
The Polish Minister of Defense shortlisted offers from two US-based manufacturers amid its tender to replace Soviet Mil…
Bayraktar AKINCI combat drone hits sea target for the first time
The Bayraktar AKINCI, an unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) indigenously developed by Turkey, hits a new milestone by…
Irish Air Corps prepares to receive first C295 maritime patrol aircraft
The Irish Air Corps shared pictures of its first C295 Persuader maritime patrol aircraft that is currently being…
Ukrainian An-26 transport plane crashes near Zaporizhia
An Antonov An-26 transport aircraft of the Ukrainian Air Force has crashed, killing one and injuring two, in…
US Navy mulls cutting third of EA-18G Growler fleet
The US Navy announced its plans to decommission all non-carrier-based EA-18G Growler electronic attack aircraft. The choice was revealed…