South Korea, Indonesia Revive KF-21 Jet Partnership at Indo Defence
The South Korean Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has reaffirmed its defense industry partnership with Indonesia,
Germany Clears €1.8B for F-35 Missiles, Eurofighter Radar, Aircraft Protection
The Budget Committee of the German Bundestag has approved a
Turkey’s 48 KAAN Fighter Jet Deal with Indonesia Could Derail KF-21 Project...
Turkey has reached an agreement to export its upcoming Kaan fighter jet to Indonesia, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announced on Wednesday. "Under the agreement signed with our friendly and brotherly nation, Indonesia, 48 Kaan jets will be produced in Türkiye and exported to Indonesia," Erdoğan said
South Korean KF-16 Fleet Grounded After Jet Skids Off Runway During Alaska...
A Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) KF-16 fighter jet skidded off the runway during takeoff at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska on June 10, prompting the ejection of both pilots and leading South Korea to ground its entire fleet of KF-16 aircraft. The incident occurred around 4:00 P
Saab Tests AI Co-Pilot in Gripen Fighter Jet for First Time
Saab, in partnership with defense AI company Helsing, has completed three test flights integrating Helsings artificial intelligence (AI) agent ‘Centaur into a Gripen E fighter jet, marking a key milestone in its Swedish-funded “Project Beyond.” The first flight took place on May 28, with the third conducted on June 3...
Lockheed Martin Approves Synthetic Fuel Use for F-16 Fighting Falcon, C-130 Hercules
Lockheed Martin has received approval to use synthetic aviation turbine fuels (SATF) for its F-16 Fighting Falcon and C-130 Hercules aircraft. The announcement follows earlier approval for SATF use in the F-35 Lightning II
Second Bulgarian F-16 Block 70 Aircraft Arrives at Graf Ignatievo Air Base
The second F-16 Block 70 aircraft for Bulgaria landed at the Third Air Base in Graf Ignatievo at 15:26 local time today, marking another step in the countrys modernization of its air combat capabilities. The
U.K. Considers Air-Launched Nuclear Weapons for Future Defense Strategy
The United Kingdom may explore the deployment of air-launched nuclear weapons in the years ahead, according to General Sir Richard Barrons, lead military author of the Strategic Defence Review. Speaking to
Pakistan Set to Receive China’s J-35A Stealth Fighter Jets
The Pakistan Air Force is set to receive its first batch of J-35A stealth fighter jets from China in the coming months, placing Pakistan among a small group of nations operating fifth-generation combat aircraft. “The aircraft will start arriving in the coming months,” a senior Pakistani official was quoted as saying by Janes, as per
Russia Confirms Aircraft Damaged in Ukraine’s June 1 Drone Attack Will Be...
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov has stated that the aircraft damaged during Ukraines drone attacks on June 1 will be repaired, adding that the strikes did not alter the strategic balance. “As the defense ministry said, these aircraft were not destroyed but damaged
First Outside France, Dassault Aviation to Manufacture Rafale Aircraft Fuselage in India
Dassault Aviation and Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) have signed four Production Transfer Agreements to manufacture the Rafale fighter aircraft fuselage in India. The new facility which will cater to Indias ongoing order for Rafale Jets besides that of other international customers, represents a significant investment in Indias aerospace infrastructure and will serve as a critical hub for high-precision manufacturing
Thailand Selects Saab Gripen E/F Fighters
The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has confirmed its selection of the Saab Gripen E/F multirole fighter as its next-generation combat aircraft, moving forward in its fleet modernization plan. The decision was
Iran Claims to Down Israeli F-35I Stealth Jets, Israel Denies
Russia Tests Laser Systems to Counter Drones in Air Defense Push
New IRIS-T Downs Seven Russian Missiles in First Engagement
Iran Strikes Tel Aviv in Missile Barrage After Israeli Assault Kills Top...
The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and Missiles
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles
Four-legged Robots Vs. Military Dogs
Four legged robots that resemble dogs are increasingly being seen in war zones and exercises for functions such as reconnaissance...
Lockheed Martin Faces Billions in F-35 Cuts Under U.S. Policy Shift
Americas policy of controlling F-35 usage, spares, and maintenance—combined with President Donald Trumps threats of trade wars with Europe, halted...
Russian Su-57 and Chinese J-20 as Alternatives to the American F-35 Stealth Fighter
As the Russian Su-57 stealth fighter jet enters serial production, the debate over how it stacks up against the American...
