Eurofighter eyes second batch of 24 new-build Typhoons for Türkiye
The Eurofighter consortium is pursuing a second batch of 24 new-build Eurofighter Typhoon jets for Türkiye, on top of the 20 already contracted for delivery from 2030, according to a briefing slide shown at the International Fighter Conference (IFC) in Munich.
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A supercomputer is training AI agents. They will replace humans in fighter jets
A Swedish-built supercomputer equipped with Nvidia processors is training AI pilot agents intended to replace humans in combat aircraft in the future, the daily newspaper Svenska Dagbladet reported on Tuesday.
Pakistan tests indigenous Fa’az air-to-air missile from JF-17 fighter
Pakistan says it has successfully flight-tested its indigenous Fa'az air-to-air missile from a JF-17 fighter. The missile was launched from a JF-17 Block I aircraft and is intended to provide a locally developed alternative to imported air-to-air weapons.
Helsing Hands Germany the Source Code for Its Future Combat Drone Software
In most defence programmes, the company that writes the software keeps the keys. Germany has now turned that rule around. Helsing, the German defence AI firm, said on Wednesday it had handed Germany’s military procurement agency the source code for a mission operating system meant for future combat drones and other air warfare systems, leaving ownership with the state.
India’s $22 billion defense push can’t hide its missing fighter jets
India’s military modernization drive has a core problem. While officials keep approving billions of dollars in new weapons, the country’s aerospace industry is struggling to deliver aircraft ordered years ago
Shield AI’s X-Bat Moves Toward First Flight
Shield AI has shown off the first prototype of its X-Bat tail-sitting, vertical-takeoff-and-landing (VTOL) autonomous combat aircraft and plans a first flight before year’s end.
Taiwan tracks 22 Chinese military aircraft and 12 ships
The Ministry of National Defense tracked 22 Chinese military aircraft, seven naval vessels, and five official ships between 6 a.m. on Tuesday and the same time Wednesday.
Talk of Germany joining GCAP fighter program grows, but Japanese concerns persist
Talk of Berlin joining a trilateral next-generation fighter jet project with Japan, Britain and Italy gained steam this week after the German defense chief expressed interest — though Japanese concerns about further delays remain.
Korea Aerospace Industries reports a 51.6% increase in third-quarter revenue as deliveries of its domestically developed KF-21 fighter jet and overseas FA-50 aircraft programs boost sales, although net profit declines sharply.
Korea Aerospace Industries reports a 51.6% increase in third-quarter revenue as deliveries of its domestically developed KF-21 fighter jet and overseas FA-50 aircraft programs boost sales, although net profit declines sharply.
Gripen and F-35 take part in Finnish Air Force exercise
The Finnish Air Force is conducting its main exercise Protective Fence 26 in November. Fighter aircraft from the Netherlands, France and Sweden are participating.
