China’s J-16 jets face off with Rafales in first-ever Egypt exercise
Chinese J-16 fighter jets engaged in combat exercises with French-made Rafale fighters for the first time on August 23, 2026, according to China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force, marking a rare opportunity for Chinese pilots to test their aircraft against a Western-designed platform.
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Air Force Refining Loyal Wingmen Specs
Production is underway on Increment 1 of the Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft program, and the service is in the midst of developing what the next iteration of its uncrewed fighters will look like.
Physics Of The Ambush: Why Fighter Jets Struggle To Kill Low-Flying Helicopters
Currently, there is an ongoing debate about the future of the attack helicopter. Perhaps surprisingly, most talk about the attack helicopter's alleged obsolescence does not stem so much from the threat posed by enemy fighter jets, but rather from the proliferation of MANPADS and the emergence of uncrewed systems able to fill much of the role.
Hungarian air force Gripen fighter jet crashes near Szolnok
The pilot managed to eject, and no one was injured. The circumstances of the accident are being investigated and the defence minister travelled to the site.
US NAVY REVEALS AIM-424 MALICE AIR-TO-AIR MISSILE WITH RANGE BEYOND 250 NM
Raytheon weapon is already undergoing flight testing and can be carried internally by the F-35C, with the Super Hornet and future F/A-XX also planned as platforms.
Taiwan tracks 9 Chinese ships, 2 military aircraft
The Ministry of National Defense tracked two Chinese military aircraft, seven naval vessels, and two official ships around Taiwan between 6 a.m. on Sunday and 6 a.m. on Monday. In response, Taiwan deployed aircraft, naval ships, and coastal-based missile systems to monitor People’s Liberation Army activity, according to the MND.
World’s 2nd most powerful military sends six advanced J-16 fighter jets to Africa’s strongest military in a first-ever deployment
China's Liberation Army Air Force has made a historic move by deploying its top-tier J-16 heavyweight fighter jets to Egypt for a joint training exercise. This marks the first time these highly capable aircraft have been sent outside of Asia, signaling a major expansion of China's military footprint.
Ukrainian Drones Strike 2 Russian Fighter Jets, S-400, Radars
Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces (USF) struck multiple high-value Russian military targets across the Rostov and Krasnodar regions and occupied Crimea, Commander Robert “Magyar” Brovdi reported. The strikes engaged 11 out of 14 targets, including a Su-33 and a MiG-29 fighter jet in Vityazevo, an S-400 division in Gelendzhik, a Pantsir-S1 system in Yeysk, a Tor SAM system, and eight various radar complexes.
Saab Unveils Supersonic Stealth Drone Concept
Saab has unveiled a full-scale model of the Saab A3, a prospective supersonic stealth uncrewed aircraft designed to operate alongside fighter jets as part of an integrated system.
Finland summons Russian ambassador over suspected airspace breach
Finland has summoned Russia’s ambassador and issued a diplomatic note after a Russian military reconnaissance aircraft allegedly entered Finnish airspace for about three minutes in the western Gulf of Finland.
