US bombs Iranian military sites; Iran shot down U.S. drone
U.S. forces conducted self-defense strikes on Iranian radar and command and control sites for drones in Goruk, Iran and Qeshm Island this weekend, according to a statement from U.S. Central Command. The measured and deliberate strikes occurred on Saturday and Sunday in response to aggressive Iranian actions that included the shootdown of a U.S. MQ-1 drone that was operating over international waters.
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Why Gripen's Meteor missile could become a game changer for Ukraine
Sweden’s Gripen fighter jets will not change the situation on the battlefield overnight, but the Meteor missiles they carry could push Russian aviation farther away from Ukraine’s borders, according to Yurii Ihnat, head of communications for the Ukrainian Air Force.
‘Pakistan Gets J-35 Stealth Fighters, India Gets Excuses’: Gen Bakshi’s Explosive Warning Exposes Growing Air Power Gap with China-Pakistan Axis
As Pakistan moves closer to becoming the first export operator of China’s J-35 stealth fighter, growing concerns inside India highlight how fifth-generation warfare, technology transfer policies, and Beijing’s military backing could reshape the future balance of air power in South Asia.
Australia’s Ghost Bat Drone Begins U.S. Flight Testing
The Australia’s Ghost Bat Drone Begins U.S. Flight Testing milestone marks a significant step forward for one of the world’s most closely watched autonomous combat aircraft programs as the MQ-28 expands its operational testing beyond Australia for the first time.
From F-16 to Gripen, Ukraine’s Fighter Fleet Could Look Very Different by 2030
F-16s were only the beginning. With Mirage fighters already arriving and Gripen now entering the picture, here’s how Ukraine’s air force could look like in the years ahead. Ukraine could have between 96 and 129 Western fighter jets in service by the early 2030s under a realistic scenario involving F-16s, Mirage 2000s, and Swedish Gripens, Defense Express reported on June 1.
USAF explores next-generation mission computer upgrade for legacy F-16 Fighting Falcons
As the U.S. Air Force continues efforts to sustain and modernize its fleet of F-16 Fighting Falcons, attention is turning toward one of the aircraft’s most critical yet less visible components: the mission computer. The service has launched an industry outreach initiative aimed at identifying solutions capable of replacing and upgrading the mission computers installed aboard its older F-16 variants, a move intended to support future capability growth and improve operational performance across the fleet.
Switzerland's first fifth-gen F-35 takes shape as armed neutrality enters the stealth age
Switzerland's first F-35A stealth fighter has entered production in the United States, taking the neutral country a step closer to operating one of the world's most connected combat aircraft. The Alpine country has been internationally recognised as neutral since 1815 and remains outside Nato, but its next-generation fighter connects to other F-35s, enabling information sharing.
CANADA MAY SPLIT FIGHTER FLEET BETWEEN F-35 AND GRIPEN, REPORT SAYS
Canada is considering a major change to its fighter replacement program that could see the Royal Canadian Air Force operate a mixed fleet of Lockheed Martin F-35A and Saab Gripen fighters, according to a report by La Presse . The newspaper reported that Prime Minister Mark Carney's government is weighing the purchase of around 30 F-35s and approximately 60 Gripens , reducing a previous plan to acquire 88 F-35s.
Former Thunderbirds pilot on how to not crumble under pressure
Michelle Curran earned her call sign “Mace” from a mistake she made during training. The former Air Force Thunderbirds pilot accidentally went supersonic during dogfighting training, a close-range aeri ......We hope you appreciate our content. Subscribe today to continue reading this story, and all of our stories.
Taiwan tracks 12 Chinese ships, 1 military aircraft
The Ministry of National Defense tracked eight Chinese naval vessels, four official ships, and one military aircraft around Taiwan between 6 a.m. on Saturday and 6 a.m. on Sunday. In response, Taiwan deployed aircraft, naval ships, and coastal-based missile systems to monitor PLA activity.
