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Can Fighter Aircraft Hunt Down Tanks? It’s Complicated

02/06/2026

Specialized anti-armor aircraft date back to World War II—but not all planes are well-equipped to take on ground targets. The idea of aircraft destroying tanks is deeply embedded in modern warfare. From World War II to the Ukraine War, air power has repeatedly been used to counter armored forces on the ground. Indeed, aircraft can be devastating against tanks or other ground vehicles—but a plane’s effectiveness against tanks depends upon a specific set of circumstances.

Saudi Arabia may invest in Turkish fighter jet Kaan 'any moment', Erdogan says

Saudi Arabia and Turkey are considering a joint investment in Turkey’s fifth-generation fighter jet programme, Kaan, with a decision possibly imminent, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Thursday. “We are signing significant defence industry cooperation agreements with Saudi Arabia, and we are determined to further strengthen them,” Erdogan told journalists while returning to Turkey following his visits to Egypt and Saudi Arabia this week.

General Atomics, Anduril Hint at Concepts for New U.S. Navy Unmanned Combat Aircraft

Two aviation companies under contract to develop armed, unmanned aircraft and control systems for the U.S. Navy teased what they are working on this week during the Singapore Air Show. Anduril will leverage elements for the Navy from the autonomous collaborative combat aircraft under development for the U.S. Air Force to develop unmanned aircraft for the U.S. Navy’s iteration of the program, according to company leadership.

American, Chinese, and Russian fighters flew in a rare triple appearance. Here's how their performances compared.

Singapore's biggest aviation event offered a rare treat this year: the chance to see modern fighters used by the world's top three military powers, all tearing through the sky in the span of 90 minutes. The biennial Singapore Airshow typically features a flying display, where pilots from around the world showcase aerobatic skills and stunt maneuvers that push their aircraft to the limit.

Saab shares ‘detailed information’ on Gripen with Canada as part of ‘dual fleet’ pitch

Sweden’s Saab appears to be capitalizing on deteriorating political relations between the US and Canada by pushing for Ottawa to fly its Gripen E/F fighter jets along with US-made F-35s, and offering domestic production to sweeten the deal. In a call with investors today Saab CEO Micael Johansson claimed Canada was considering ways “not to be too dependent on the US by having a dual fleet, both F-35 and the Gripens.”

Ukraine’s Gripen jets likely to come with long-reach Meteor missiles

Ukraine and Sweden are discussing the prospect of arming Kyiv with Europe’s top air-to-air missile, the Meteor, which a Saab official said would be a “natural content” of a weapon package for Gripen users. Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov announced last week that the country was discussing the potential transfer of JAS 39 Gripen jets and Meteor missiles to the war-torn country.

South Korea’s F-15K “Slam Eagle” Fighter Jets Are Getting a Massive Upgrade

Aerospace giant Boeing has been awarded a $2.8 billion contract to modernize South Korea’s fleet of F-15K Slam Eagle jet fighters. The existing aircraft will be upgraded to the United States Air Force’s F-15EX Eagle II standard—following a similar effort undertaken by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF), which modernized its F-15Js to the F-15JSI (Japan Super Interceptor) standard.

Canada’s Fighter Debate Reopens Door for Gripen

Commenting on the speculation that Canada might revise its plans to acquire a fleet consisting entirely of F-35s, Mikael Franzén, Saab chief marketing officer for the Gripen multirole fighter, said his company is “responding to questions.” Advocating for the combined strength of a potential mixed fleet, Franzén said, “Gripen is strong on availability and adaptability and would give combat mass to Canada.”

New Report: Air Force Needs 200 B-21s, 300 F-47s to Deny Enemy ‘Sanctuaries’

In order to deny China “sanctuaries” from which it can launch air and missile salvos during a potential invasion of Taiwan, the U.S. Air Force needs to buy far more B-21 bombers and F-47 fighters than currently planned, according to a new report from AFA’s Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies.

US State Department Examines Possible Sanctions on Algeria for Su-57 Purchase

HAL excluded from India’s AMCA stealth fighter jet as private consortia take the lead

Rafale Rising: Production Ramp-Up and the Road to the F5 Standard

Keeping top combat aircraft flying is expected to only get more expensive

Turkish F-16 Vipers Seen Operating Out Of Mogadishu’s International Airport

US fighter jet shoots down Iranian drone approaching US aircraft carrier

Canadian military goes to U.S. for F-35 ceremony despite renewed trade tensions

Ukraine may get more than Gripen jets — Europe's top air-to-air missile is also on the table

China Adds Muscle to Military Aviation Capabilities

Peru moves toward F-16V Block 70 selection for fighter replacement

How Internal Weapons Bays Replaced Hardpoints on Modern Aircraft