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

03/14/2026

Athens is preparing a major defense modernization package worth roughly five billion euros, with the highlight being the development and deployment of a multi-layered national air defense system known as the “Achilles’ Shield,” reportedly patterned on Israel’s “Iron Dome”, according to government sources ahead of discussion at a relevant parliamentary committee on Monday.

Romania scrambles F-16 fighter jets over drones in airspace

Radar systems of the Romanian Ministry of National Defence detected aerial targets north of Tulcea County around 10:00 on Friday, in the area between Chilia Veche and Vylkove. The military scrambled two F-16 Fighting Falcon jets.

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

Airbus is preparing two uncrewed combat aircraft based on the Kratos Valkyrie platform for their first flight equipped with a European mission system. The company aims to provide the German Air Force with an operational Uncrewed Collaborative Combat Aircraft system by 2029.

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

Myanmar’s military has commissioned new combat aircraft to boost its air capacities, state media reported Friday, as the army steps up efforts to regain territory from resistance forces in the country’s civil war. The state-run Global New Light of Myanmar newspaper did not specify the number or types of the newly commissioned aircraft, but photos released by the military suggest it received four jet fighters, including two Russian-made Su-30 aircraft widely used for bombing and combat missions.

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

All six crew members aboard a U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft that went down in western Iraq are now confirmed deceased. The aircraft was lost while flying over friendly airspace March 12 during Operation Epic Fury. The circumstances of the incident are under investigation. However, the loss of the aircraft was not due to hostile fire or friendly fire.

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

At approximately 2 pm ET on March 12, a U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft went down in western Iraq. Four of six crew members on board the aircraft have been confirmed deceased as rescue efforts continue. The circumstances of the incident are under investigation. However, the loss of the aircraft was not due to hostile fire or friendly fire.

KC-135 Crashes In Iraq While Supporting Iran Ops

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker supporting Operation Epic Fury against Iran crashed in western Iraq after a refueling incident involving two aircraft March 12, U.S. Central Command announced.

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

An F-35 made history on March 4, 2026, by shooting down a Russian-made aircraft over Tehran—the first confirmed air-to-air kill by the stealth fighter. Leaked documents show how the downed Yak-130 reached Iran.

Fear of defections may have stopped flights

The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) could have held off flying military aircraft close to Taiwan over the past two weeks over fear of defections by pilots, Taiwanese researchers said yesterday. The decline in sorties could be due to factors other than US President Donald Trump’s planned state visit to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping from March 31 to April 2, the experts said at a symposium held by Secure Taiwan Associate Corp.

PLA military flights off Taiwan resume

Norway scrambles fighter jets for 2 consecutive days after Russian military aircraft detected

US Scrambles Fighter Jets After Russian Anti-Submarine Aircraft Enter Alaska Defense Zone

Inside the Cockpit: How F-35 and Typhoon Work Together to Protect the Skies

Air force expected to conduct exercises this week

Lockheed Martin receives $700 million contract to begin production work for additional Danish F-35A Lightning II fighters

Romania agrees to allow US to use its military bases for Iran missions

Why Did the US Just Send a Dozen Planes After Two Russian Bombers Near Alaska?

Norwegian F-35s intercept Russian spy aircraft during NATO drill

Australia is sending an aircraft and personnel to the Middle East. Does this mean we are entering the war?

Serbia Armed Its MiG-29 Fighter Jets with Chinese CM-400AKG Missiles