Why does Somalia want JF-17 fighter jets when its biggest enemy has no air force?
The move raises questions about how useful they will be for Somalia and its struggle against al-Shabaab. Considering the rapidly evolving geopolitical context of the Horn of Africa, it may be less about al-Shabaab and more about a complex web of alliances and the desire for state-building.
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One Night, Six Su-34s Hit—More Than Russia’s Entire Known 2026 Supply
Russia may have lost more Su-34s in one night at Borisoglebsk than it received during the entire year—a brutal production-versus-loss imbalance.
Boeing reports 94 military aircraft deliveries through September, including Apache helicopters, fighter jets and KC-46 tankers
Boeing delivered more than 90 military aircraft in the first nine months of the year, reaching 94 after handing over 30 in the third quarter. Apache helicopters accounted for 15 of those quarterly deliveries, while KC-46A Pegasus tankers contributed another seven.
France tests how Rafale fighters can keep flying from civilian airports
The French Air and Space Force operated three Rafale fighters and two CASA CN235 transport aircraft from two civilian airports during its BASEX exercise. The exercise was held across France from September 23 to October 2, 2026, according to a statement the service published on October 13, 2026.
Chinese J-16 fighter jet pilot reveals how four jets defeated six French Rafale and Russian MiG-29 fighters in African airspace
Four Chinese J-16 jets engaged six Egyptian aircraft, including Rafale and MiG-29M fighters, overcoming a numerical disadvantage using airborne warning and electronic warfare.
Romania scrambles F-16 jets after drones detected near Ukrainian border
Romania scrambled two F-16 fighter jets and deployed a military helicopter after three drones were detected near the country’s border with Ukraine, the Defense Ministry said on Wednesday.
China sends aircraft carrier group into western Pacific
The Chinese Navy sent its Liaoning aircraft carrier flotilla for joint military training in the western Pacific, the Defense Ministry in Beijing announced Wednesday, with Japan expected to keep a watchful eye on the drills.
Taiwan tracks 12 Chinese ships, 9 military aircraft
The Ministry of National Defense tracked nine Chinese military aircraft, six naval vessels, and six official ships around Taiwan between 6 a.m. on Tuesday and 6 a.m. on Wednesday.
F-35C FIGHTER LANDS ON FORD-CLASS AIRCRAFT CARRIER FOR THE FIRST TIME
The milestone took place aboard the future USS John F. Kennedy, which will enter service fully equipped to operate the stealth fighter, unlike the first carrier of the class.
U.S. Air Force expands X-62 VISTA’s role in testing AI for combat aviation
The U.S. Air Force is upgrading its X-62 VISTA research aircraft to accommodate more demanding combat-autonomy tests. Recent flights have evaluated third-party autonomous software, target-recognition tools, safety controls and a processor capable of running trajectory simulations onboard.
