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Korea Aerospace Inks $64M Deal Indonesia to Extend KT-1B Trainer Lifespan

March 18, 2025 @ 01:36 PM

Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has signed a $64 million contract with Indonesia for the airframe life extension of KT-1B basic trainers used by the Indonesian Air Force. The project will extend the operational life of the aircraft by reinforcing the fuselage and wings, increasing their lifespan by approximately 150%

China’s Mysterious ‘J-36’ Jet Conducts Second Test Flight

March 18, 2025 @ 10:03 AM

Chinas Chengdu Aircraft Corporation (CAC) has reportedly conducted the second known test flight of its ‘J-36 stealth aircraft, a tailless, trijet design that remains under evaluation. The aircraft was seen flying over Chengdu with landing gear retracted, marking a progression from its initial sighting on Dec

France to Offer Rafale Jets, SAMP/T Air Defense System to Countries Considering...

March 17, 2025 @ 10:43 AM

French President Emmanuel Macron has called for European nations to reduce their dependence on U.S

Canada May Cut F-35 Order, Consider European Jet Fighters

March 15, 2025 @ 05:17 PM

Canada is the latest U.S

China's J-15 Fighter Jet Crashes During Training

March 15, 2025 @ 12:34 PM

A Chinese J-15 fighter jet from the People's Liberation Army Navy crashed during a training session on March 15. The incident occurred around 13:30 near Jialai Town, Lingao County, Hainan Province

Su-35 Jets Spotted Flying in Algerian Air Force Colours

March 14, 2025 @ 01:44 PM

Su-35 fighter jets painted in Algerian Air Force colors were recently spotted, with reports suggesting they originate from a canceled Egyptian order. The Algerian Air Force recently conducted its first operational training flight with Su-35s from Oum Bouaghi Air Base

Portugal Reconsidering F-35 Purchase Plans, Prefers European Jets

March 14, 2025 @ 11:45 AM

Portugal is reconsidering its plan to buy F-35 jets from the U.S

South Korea Dismisses Colonel, Deputy Over Accidental KF-16 Bombing

March 12, 2025 @ 08:49 AM

The Korean Air Force has dismissed two senior officials for failing to enforce safety protocols after two KF-16 fighter jets accidentally dropped bombs on a village in Pocheon, Gyeonggi, injuring 38 people last week. The Air Force said Tuesday that a colonel and a lieutenant colonel from the unit involved in the incident were removed for "material delinquency of duties" and inadequate oversight during the live-fire drill

Germany May Refuse F-35 Purchase over ‘Emergency Switch;’ Consider Eurofighter Instead

March 9, 2025 @ 01:29 PM

Germany may refuse to purchase American F-35 fighter jets over the so-called ‘emergency switch that Washington can use to de-activate the aircraft if the client state refuses to follow Washingtons end-user conditions. Instead, Germany is being urged by Airbus to consider the Eurofighter Typhoon Tranche 5 which has many advanced features that fifth generation aircraft have

Sweden to Base Gripen Fighters in Poland; First Time on Foreign Soil

March 7, 2025 @ 10:30 AM

Sweden will station Jas 39 Gripen fighter aircraft in Poland

South Korea Grounds All Aircraft Following KF-16’s Accidental Bombing of Village

March 7, 2025 @ 07:09 AM

The South Korean Air Force has grounded nearly all aircraft after KF-16 fighters accidentally dropped eight live bombs on a village during joint military drills, leaving 15 people injured. The incident occurred Thursday morning when two KF-16 jets "abnormally" released MK-82 bombs outside a training range in Pocheon, about 40 km north of Seoul

Danish F-16 Sale to Argentina: Lockheed Wins $266M Support Contract

March 7, 2025 @ 05:38 AM

Lockheed Martin has secured a

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