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Top Aces Awarded Contract for F-16 Instructor Pilot Training in Support of the Argentine Air Force

03/17/2026

Marking another significant step in its global expansion, Top Aces Corp. (“Top Aces”) today announced the award of a multi-year contract worth $33.2 million to provide F-16 pilot training for the Fuerza Aérea Argentina (“FAA”). Top Aces was selected based on its deep operational and technical expertise with the F-16 platform, as well as its proven track record supporting international air training programs.

The Reaper just won’t quit: Try as they might, the military can’t ditch the MQ-9

The military is turning the aging drone into an effective system, extending its life with new weapons, boosting its range and electronic warfare capabilities. It’s not stealthy, it’s getting up there in years and it doesn’t have the payload of fifth-generation fighter jets. Despite that, the MQ-9 Reaper drone system isn’t going to the bone yard.

Assam Su-30MKI Crash Re-underlines Challenge of Adapting Fighter to Indian Conditions

The fatal crash earlier this month also recalls a period a decade when multiple engine-related problems in India's Su-30MKI fleet had forced the MoD to acknowledge persistent technical shortcomings in the backbone of the IAF’s combat aviation inventory.

Switzerland Blocks U.S. Military Planes from Airspace Amid Neutrality Concerns

Switzerland has recently drawn global attention after refusing to allow certain United States military aircraft to pass through its airspace. The decision came during rising tensions in the Middle East and was based on the country’s long-standing policy of neutrality. While the move surprised some observers, it reflects Switzerland’s traditional approach to international conflicts: staying neutral and avoiding involvement in military operations between other nations.

Myanmar junta inducts new Su-30 and K-8 fighter jets in Meiktila to bolster air superiority amid rising civilian casualties

At a regional air force base in Meiktila on 12 March, the Myanmar military junta commissioned four new combat aircraft into its fleet. This latest induction included two Russian-made Sukhoi Su-30 multirole fighter jets and two K-8 Karakorum light attack aircraft, co-developed by China and Pakistan.Myanmar Politics Analysis. This was confirmed to Mizzima by Ko Naung Yoe, a military research officer at the Myanmar Defence and Security Institute (MDSI).

Large-scale air activities near Taiwan restart

The Ministry of National Defense yesterday reported the return of large-scale Chinese air force activities after their unexplained absence for more than two weeks, which had prompted speculation regarding Beijing’s motives. China usually sends fighter jets, drones and other military aircraft around the nation on a daily basis. Interruptions to such routine are generally caused by bad weather.

Inside Pratt & Whitney’s adaptive engine for future fighter jets

Pratt & Whitney is designing a next-generation adaptive cycle engine that offers on-demand performance and efficiency to future fighter jets. With the US Air Force’s (USAF) aim to stay dominant in the combat environment, Pratt & Whitney’s Next Generation Adaptive Propulsion (NGAP) program will deliver efficiency, power, and versatility during multiple flight regimes.

RAF Fighter Jets Shoot Down Drones Heading Toward Two American Allies After Quick Reaction Alert

The moment the radar blip appeared, someone in an underground bunker made a split-second call that would send £100 million worth of British engineering screaming through the night sky. The night sky above the Gulf region has become a crowded and dangerous place, and not just for commercial airliners. Just past midnight local time, a fast-moving blip appeared on radar screens, tracked by operators watching for threats approaching Bahrain’s airspace.

Poland scrambles fighter jets amid Russian missile attack on Ukraine

Poland scrambled military aircraft overnight following Russia’s missile strikes on Ukraine, while ground-based reconnaissance and air defense systems were placed on high alert. According to Ukrinform, this was reported on the social media platform X by the Operational Command of the Polish Armed Forces.

Five US refueling planes damaged at Saudi base: Report

Greece Eyes €5bln Defense Plan Featuring ‘Iron Dome’ Type Shield

Romania scrambles F-16 fighter jets over drones in airspace

Airbus prepares Kratos Valkyrie uncrewed combat aircraft for first flight with European mission system for German Air Force

Myanmar's military boosts air power as it recaptures a key town

All Crew Members of U.S. KC-135 Loss in Iraq Confirmed Deceased

Four Confirmed Deceased in Loss of U.S. KC-135 Over Iraq

KC-135 Crashes In Iraq While Supporting Iran Ops

Russia Quietly Armed Iran’s Air Force for Years, Leaked Files Reveal. Su-35 Jets Expected Next

Fear of defections may have stopped flights

PLA military flights off Taiwan resume