Ukraine’s F-16 Kill Tally Is Bigger Than You Think—And Block 70/72 Could Be Next
Ukraine’s F-16 pilots have downed more than 3,150 aerial targets and carried out over 650 strikes against Russian ground positions—and Kyiv is now discussing a potential transition to the newest Block 70/72 versions of the Fighting Falcon.
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After More Than Two Decades of Development, KF-21 is Ready for Service
The programme to build a jet fighter that eventually became the KAI KF-21 Boramae was announced in 2001. South Korea understands the regional challenges it is facing in terms of security and wants to be self-dependent in more of its arms production.
Air Force, Industry Fear Continuing Resolution Could Hinder CCA Production
The Air Force’s emerging Collaborative Combat Aircraft program would suffer delays if Congress fails to pass a budget before the end of this calendar year, a top service official said Sept. 28.
Poland eases rules for fighter pilots to shoot down foreign aircraft
Poland will allow its fighter planes and helicopters to shoot down foreign aircraft detected by radar under special wartime defence measures, its deputy defence minister said Monday.
Iraqi Air Force Commander Says Missions Now Conducted Independently
Iraq's Air Force commander says domestic missions are now conducted independently as Baghdad pursues 14 Rafale fighters, drones and greater technical self-sufficiency.
Czechia Can Produce 12 L-39NG Skyfox Aircraft a Year, Has Sold 40, Including Four Reportedly for Armenia
Czech defense company Aero Vodochody has now reached a production rate of 12 L-39NG Skyfox advanced trainer and light combat aircraft per year, while its total export order book has already reached 40 aircraft.
NATO has been using fighter jets to stop drones. One ally says a new Ukraine-inspired anti-drone wall will handle them first.
Fighter jets armed with expensive air-to-air missiles have led the way in the fight to take down the cheap drones that breach NATO airspace, a costly dynamic officials say needs to change.
Defense Intelligence of Ukraine Strikes Russian L-39 Aircraft, Three Boats, and Multiple Radar Systems
During the operation, the intelligence officers struck a railway bridge over the North Crimean Canal, which Russian occupation forces use to provide logistical support to their units.
Taiwan tracks 9 Chinese ships, 3 military aircraft
The Ministry of National Defense tracked three Chinese military aircraft, five naval vessels, and four official ships around Taiwan between 6 a.m. on Sunday and 6 a.m. on Monday. One of the three People’s Liberation Army aircraft crossed the Taiwan Strait median line in the country’s northern air defense identification zone, according to the MND.
Bundestag Approves Purchase of AIM-120, Meteor and Air Defense Systems for German Armed Forces
The Bundestag’s Budget Committee has approved a package of procurement and modernization programs for the Bundeswehr covering air-to-air missiles, air defense, armored vehicles, naval systems and strategic airlift.
