Israel Shows Off F-16 Jets in Heavy Deep-Strike Configuration
The Israeli Air Force’s F-16I Sufa fighter jets have been spotted in a heavy strike configuration, highlighting a setup designed for long-range deep-strike missions.
India Pushes Sixth-Gen Fighter Boundaries With Real-Time Morphing Wings
India’s future sixth-gen fighter uses morphing wings, a tailless blended wing-body design, and shape memory alloys for real-time wing shaping.
L&T and Bharat Team Up to Chase India’s Next-Gen Fighter Jet Dream
Larsen & Toubro has joined forces with Bharat Electronics Limited in a bid to manufacture India's next-generation fighter jets.
SNC Rolls Out ‘Only’ Trainer Jet Built for Carrier Deck Touch-and-Go
Sierra Nevada Corporation has introduced the Freedom Trainer jet, its entry in the US Navy’s Undergraduate Jet Training System competition.
S.Korea Boramae Jet Program Nears First Phase Completion With Sixth Prototype Test Flights
South Korea has completed critical test flights of the sixth prototype under the KF-21 Boramae fighter jet program.
India Approves Development of Prototype Advanced Fighter Jet
India's defence minister approved on Tuesday a programme to develop an advanced fighter jet prototype, the latest push to boost local arms production, nearly three weeks after a conflict with arch-rival Pakistan.
Polish F-35A Lightning II Pilots Complete Training
The first class of F-35A Lightning II pilots from the Polish Air Force have completed their training for the multirole combat aircraft.
UK Taps Rolls-Royce for Typhoon Aircraft Engine Maintenance
Rolls-Royce has signed a five-year contract with the UK to maintain and service the Royal Air Force's Typhoon aircraft.
Indonesia Prepares to Deploy Rafale Fighter Jets Acquired From France
Indonesia is gearing up to deploy Rafale jets acquired from France, outlining a phased integration into its air force ahead of delivery.
Dutch F-35s Intercept Three Russian Military Planes Over Baltic Sea
Two Royal Netherlands Air Force F-35 fighter jets have detected three Russian military aircraft over the Baltic Sea and escorted them over international waters, the Dutch Ministry of Defence revealed.
Croatia Accepts Seventh French Rafale Jet
The Croatian Air Force has taken delivery of its seventh of 12 pre-owned Rafale combat aircraft from France as part of a foreign military sale signed in 2021.
US Pitches F-16s to Replace Colombian Air Force’s Israeli Kfir Jets
The US has proposed a deal to supply F-16 Fighting Falcons as replacements for the Colombian Air Force’s Israeli-made Kfir combat aircraft.
Brazilian Loan to Support Paraguay’s Super Tucano Jet Procurement
Paraguay has signed for a loan from a Brazilian bank to purchase six A-29 Super Tucano light attack aircraft for its air force.
Russia Inks First Su-57 Supersonic Fighter Jet Export Deals
Russia’s Rosoboronexport has revealed its first export contracts for the Sukhoi Su-57 supersonic aircraft for foreign military customers.
Saab Confirms Gripen Supersonic Fighter Jet Offer to Colombia
Swedish defense contractor Saab has made an offer for the sale of its JAS 39 Gripen light supersonic aircraft to Colombia.
Morocco to Increase Defense Budget, Boost Local Industry
Morocco will increase its 2025 defense budget to $13 billion to strengthen its army, diversify partners for acquisitions, and boost its local industry.
Pennsylvania Firm to Continue Repair, Technical Support for F-35 Program
Pennsylvania-based Triumph Group has announced the extension of repair and technical services for Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.
South Korea KF-21 Boramae Jets Successfully Fire IRIS-T Missiles
South Korea's KF-21 Boramae fighter has successfully fired an IRIS-T short-range air-to-air missile for the first time.
South Korea Conducts Farewell Flight for F-4E Phantom Jets
Four of the Republic of Korea Air Force’s F-4E Phantom jet planes have marked the fleet's retirement with a farewell flight over South Korea.
Finland to Join NATO’s Air Shielding Mission in Romania
A detachment of the Finnish Air Force's F/A-18 Hornet fighter jets will participate in NATO's upcoming Air Shielding Mission in Romania.
Sweden Taps Saab for New Gripen Rigs, Simulators Support
Sweden has tapped Saab to modernize the country’s Gripen C/D and Gripen E fighters under a $50 million contract.
Leonardo to Deliver M-346 Jets to Nigerian Air Force
Leonardo has signed a deal to deliver 24 M-346 transonic jets to Nigeria, with the first batch expected to arrive by the end of 2024.
South Korea Plans $2.9B F-15K Capability Upgrades
South Korea is upgrading its F-15K Eagle fleet's radar systems and long-range mission capabilities in a $2.9 billion modernization project.
US Funds Pratt & Whitney F135 Engine Upgrade
Pratt & Whitney has received full funding for the modernization of the F-35 Lightning II propulsion system.
