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Russian TU-22M3 Bomber Crashes Near the Russian Far East, One Pilot...

April 2, 2025 @ 07:01 PM

A Russian Tu-22M3 long-range bomber crashed in the far east region of Irkutsk due to a technical malfunction, one pilot was killed, the Russian Defense Ministry reported on Wednesday. "On April 2, 2025, a Tu-22M3 aircraft crashed while performing a scheduled flight in the Irkutsk region," the ministry said

French DGA, Airbus Unveils All-new NH90 Caiman Standard 2 Helicopter

April 2, 2025 @ 01:39 PM

The French General Directorate of Armaments (DGA) and Airbus Helicopters have presented the prototype of the NH90 Caiman Standard 2 helicopter for the first time at the SOFINS 2025 exhibition in Martignas-sur-Jalle, France. This

Portuguese Air Force Joins KC-390 Surveillance Upgrade Studies with Embraer, Brazil

April 2, 2025 @ 07:33 AM

The Portuguese Air Force (PRT AF) has announced its participation in joint studies with Embraer and the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) to explore modifications for the KC-390 Millennium tactical airlifter to support Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions. The

Sweden Acquires Four C-390 Millennium Aircraft from Embraer

April 2, 2025 @ 07:12 AM

Sweden has formally committed to acquiring four C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft from Embraer. The

Norway Completes F-35 Procurement with Final Deliveries from Lockheed Martin

April 2, 2025 @ 05:52 AM

Lockheed Martin has delivered the final two F-35A fighter jets to the Royal Norwegian Air Force, making Norway the first F-35 partner nation to

U.S. Approves $5.58B F-16 Jets Sale with Missiles & Bombs to Philippines

April 2, 2025 @ 05:29 AM

The State Department has approved a possible $5.58 billion Foreign Military Sale of F-16 fighter jets to the Philippines, with the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notifying Congress of the decision

Poland Explores Airbus A400M, A330 for Enhanced Transport and Refueling Capabilities

April 1, 2025 @ 07:57 AM

Poland's Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz met with Airbus President Guillaume Faury on March 31 to discuss acquiring transport aircraft and aerial refueling platforms to enhance national defense. Kosiniak-Kamysz emphasized the critical importance of Airbus as a reliable partner in advancing Polands military capabilities

China Grants First-Ever Certification for Autonomous Passenger Drones

April 1, 2025 @ 05:10 AM

China has approved the commercial operation of autonomous passenger drones for the first time, with the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) issuing Operator Certificates (OC) to two companies—EHang Holdings and Heyi Aviation. The certification allows them to conduct passenger flights using pilotless aerial vehicles within approved airspace

No 'Kill Switch' but Third-Party Parts Dependency Could Limit F-35 Use: Ex-RAF...

March 31, 2025 @ 08:27 AM

Retired British Air Marshal Greg Bagwell has shot down fears of a U.S

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