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Danish F-35 fighters and French tanker conduct joint Arctic training flight over southeast Greenland

01/19/2026

Two Danish F-35 fighter jets and a French MRTT tanker aircraft carried out a planned training mission in southeastern Greenland on 16 December. The mission focused on practising joint operations, including aerial refuelling, long-range flying and safety procedures in demanding Arctic conditions.

Why Is Saudi Arabia Mediating a Fighter Jet Deal Between Pakistan and Sudan?

Sudan, currently embroiled in a brutal civil war, is the frontline for a regional contest between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates—and both nations are intent on their side winning. Saudi Arabia and Pakistan are in talks about a major fighter jet deal. This comes on top of the news that the two countries are increasingly connecting their security policies, possibly even on nuclear weapons—with rumors abounding that the Pakistanis have extended a nuclear umbrella over the Saudi Arabia.

KC-135R Stratotanker: More Than Just the Future Complement and Support for the Argentine Air Force’s F-16 Fighters

With the arrival, in early December, of the first six F-16 Fighting Falcon fighters to Argentina, the Argentine Air Force reached the most significant milestone in the incorporation of a new weapons system for the institution. However, as has already been noted, a combat aircraft by itself does not represent a silver bullet for restoring the Nation’s military capabilities. Rather, it is its integration and employment alongside other air, land, and naval platforms, as well as within new operation

The Next Dassault Rafale Fighter Jets Could Be Built in India

India is negotiating a major fighter aircraft deal with France to purchase 114 Dassault Rafale jets for the Indian Air Force (IAF). This is an extraordinary move, considering that less than a year ago, the government of India and the French aerospace firm were in a brutal war of words with each other following the poor performance of the French-made Dassault Rafale warplanes in the Indo-Pakistani War that lasted for four days last May.

Denmark formally ends F-16 service after 46 years as air force completes transition to F-35 fighters

Denmark has formally ended the operational use of its F-16 fighter aircraft during a ceremony at Skrydstrup Air Base, closing a 46-year chapter in the country’s air power history. The event marked the completion of the Danish Air Force’s transition to the F-35A Lightning II as its sole combat aircraft.

Taiwan tracks 34 Chinese military aircraft, 12 ships

The Ministry of National Defense tracked 34 Chinese military aircraft, 11 naval vessels, and one official ship around Taiwan between 6 a.m. on Thursday and 6 a.m. on Friday. Eighteen of the 34 People’s Liberation Army aircraft crossed the Taiwan Strait median line in the country’s northern, central, southwestern, and eastern air defense identification zone, according to the MND.

Ex-Air Commodore Explains Why Pakistan’s JF-17 Excels in Today’s Fighter Jet Market

In an era where modern air combat is defined as much by affordability and adaptability as by raw power, Pakistan’s JF-17 Thunder has emerged as one of the most competitive multirole fighter jets in the global market. According to a former Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Air Commodore, the aircraft’s growing appeal lies not in trying to outmatch fifth-generation stealth fighters, but in offering a smart, balanced solution for countries seeking reliable air power without unsustainable costs.

U.S. Air Force F-15 fighter jets spotted over Syria

United States Air Force F-15 fighter jets were spotted flying at low altitude over the eastern Aleppo countryside in northern Syria as Syrian government forces moved into the towns of Deir Hafer and Maskana following the withdrawal of Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) units from the area.

Italian Fighter Jet Intercepts Russian Be-200PS Amphibious Jet — What Is Its Purpose?

Yesterday, January 16, at 1:30 p.m. Kyiv time, Italian Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets took off from the Ämari Air Base in Estonia. This was reported by NATO Air Command. They intercepted a Russian Be-200PS search and rescue aircraft of the Russian Navy approaching the Baltic Sea.

U.S. Air Force secures F-35 delivery and technology as Finland prepares to field Lightning II fleet

Czechia signals readiness to send fighter jets to Ukraine for drone defense

Bangladesh treads carefully as it explores closer defense ties with Pakistan

Poland to Transfer Up to 9 MiG-29 Fighter Jets to Ukraine

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Turkish F-16 Fighter Jets Could Soon Patrol Baltic Airspace

Saab wants Canada to buy 72 Gripens and 6 GlobalEyes to fulfil promise of 12,600 jobs

Shield AI begins wind tunnel trials for X-Bat fighter drone

F-47: The US Air Force’s Next Step In The Strategic Race For Air Superiority – Analysis

China Reveals New J-20 Fifth-gen Fighter Variant Can Strike Maritime Targets

Northrop Grumman to Develop USMC Collaborative Combat Aircraft