Substantial Middle East Demand For Modern, New-Build F-16 Block 70/72s
From the Kingdom of Morocco to the small island kingdom of Bahrain, U.S. allies in the Middle East and North Africa are acquiring the most modern Block 70/72 variants of the F-16 fighter jet. These acquisitions of new-build F-16s and upgrades of older models to this advanced configuration show the venerable Viper still has a role to play over the modern battlefield.
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U.S. Air Force projects larger F-35 role in expanded fighter fleet of 1,509 combat-coded aircraft by 2035
The F-35A could account for roughly 40% of the U.S. Air Force’s fighter fleet by 2035, up from about 30% today, according to estimates outlined by Lt. Gen. David Tabor. Achieving that mix will require congressional funding and sufficient aircraft deliveries from industry, Air & Space Forces Magazine reported.
Russian Su-30SM fighter jet crashes in Kaliningrad Oblast – video
A Russian Su-30SM fighter jet has crashed in Russia's Kaliningrad Oblast. Information was confirmed by the Russian defence ministry. It is claimed that the aircraft was performing a training flight.
French fighter jet crashes during training, killing two
The plane went down on Tuesday evening near its air base on the outskirts of Nancy. Neither the pilot, 27, nor his 44-year-old navigator had time to eject before hitting the ground, Metz prosecutor David Touvet told Agence France-Presse (AFP) on Wednesday evening.
A closer look at the fighter jet coming to Selfridge Air National Guard Base
Selfridge will receive the F-15EX Eagle II, marking the first time Michigan’s Air National Guard has been assigned a brand-new aircraft. The F-15EX combines a large weapons payload and long range with modern systems, including advanced radar, electronic defenses, fly-by-wire controls and a touchscreen cockpit. Its arrival is expected to strengthen northern U.S. air defense, with Selfridge’s location and the jet’s capabilities viewed as a strong fit for homeland-defense missions.
Japan scrambles fighters over Chinese aircraft and drones between islands — South China Morning Post
Japan scrambled fighters after three Chinese military aircraft — two drones and a reconnaissance aircraft — flew through international airspace between Japanese islands toward the Pacific Ocean and later returned in the direction of mainland China. The South China Morning Post reported this, citing Japan’s Joint Staff Office.
Poland Believes russia Could Retire MiG-29s, Su-27s, MiG-31s, Tu-22M3s After War Against Ukraine, but Is That Really Possible?
After the full-scale war against Ukraine ends, russia could reportedly seek to “streamline” its combat aircraft fleet by retiring its MiG-29, Su-27, and MiG-31 fighters, Su-24 and Su-25 attack aircraft, and Tu-22M3 strategic bombers.
US aircraft carrier establishes 2,100-mile satellite control link with MQ-25A drone
The US Navy has remotely connected to and controlled an MQ-25A Stingray unmanned refueling aircraft from an aircraft carrier more than 2,100 miles away, marking a new milestone in its effort to integrate drones into carrier operations.
UK to deploy aircraft to protect Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks
The UK will deploy combat aircraft for "defensive" missions to help Saudi Arabia protect itself against strikes by the Houthis on its territory. The Ministry of Defence said the missions were intended "to help protect Saudi cities and critical national infrastructure from air attacks, by deploying Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter jets," but added the aircraft "will not carry out any offensive strikes against the Houthis."
Germany Drops Boeing MQ-28 Ghost Bat Rapid Procurement Plan
Germany appears to have dropped plans to directly procure the larger, Block 3 version of Boeing’s MQ-28 Ghost Bat collaborative combat aircraft (CCA), leaving doubts over Berlin’s ambitions to field uncrewed combat aircraft alongside its crewed fighters before the end of the decade.
