Ukraine Eyes Australian F-18s to Help War Effort
Ukraine has asked Australia about the condition of dozens of retired F-18 fighter jets, eyeing a potential weapons transfer that could significantly boost Kyiv's airpower.
Finnish PM Open to Discussing Donating F/A-18 Hornets to Ukraine
Finland's prime minister said that she was open to discussing giving F/A-18 Hornet fighter jets to Ukraine, despite facing criticism at home.
US Navy, Northrop Test Autonomous Target Tracking Pod on Super Hornet
Northrop Grumman has completed the first flight tests of its LITENING advanced targeting pod on the F/A-18 Super Hornet.
Super Hornet Lost in Sea After Being Blown Off USS Truman
A F/A-18 Super Hornet was blown off the USS Harry S. Truman's deck due to unexpectedly violent weather in the Mediterranean Sea.
Boeing to Fly Two F/A-18 Jets to India for Operational Demo
Boeing is planning to fly two F/A-18 Super Hornet fighters to India this summer to showcase them to the Indian Navy.
New US Navy Flight Control Enables Smoother Carrier Landings
The US Navy’s new Precision Landing Mode flight-control technology enables smoother aircraft carrier landings for Super Hornet pilots.
US Navy’s Extended-Range AARGM to Enter Production
The US Navy approved the Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile-Extended Range (AARGM-ER) for production after being cleared by the Milestone C review.
US Navy Uses Drone to Refuel Plane During Flight
The US Navy successfully used a Boeing drone to refuel an airplane during flight, the manufacturer said.
Swiss Get 24/7 Fighter Jet Protection
Starting on December 31, two F-18 fighter jets will be operational 24/7 to give Switzerland round-the-clock airspace protection.
Germany to Buy 38 New Eurofighter Jets
European plane maker Airbus said it had signed a contract to supply 38 new Eurofighters to Germany's air force, as Berlin updates an aging fleet of combat aircraft.
Eyeing China, US and India Accelerate Defense Bonds
Two days of meetings by the top US and Indian diplomatic and defense chiefs in New Delhi underscored a desire for growing military cooperation driven by mutual distrust of China.
Germany to purchase 93 Eurofighters, 45 F-18s to replace Tornado bombers, AKK says
Germany is planning to purchase 93 Eurofighters as well as 45 US-made F-18s to replace its aging Tornado bomber-fighter jet fleet, Defence Minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer said
