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Greek fighter jets intercept Turkish aircraft after six violations in Athens FIR

04/12/2026

Greek fighter jets intercepted a Turkish military aircraft on Friday after it carried out multiple violations of flight rules within the Athens FIR, according to Greece’s defence authorities. The incident, which took place on April 10, 2026, comes amid renewed Turkish aviation activity in the Aegean Sea, an area long marked by tensions between Greece and Turkey.

Fire at Russian aircraft plant producing Su-57 fighters may further delay already limited production output

A fire broke out on the evening of April 11 at the Gagarin Aircraft Plant in Komsomolsk-on-Amur, a key facility producing Sukhoi combat aircraft. The plant is responsible for manufacturing advanced fighter jets, including the Su-57 multirole aircraft used by the Russian Air Force.

Pakistan sends fighter jets to Saudi Arabia amid fragile US-Iran ceasefire

Pakistan has deployed fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, its first visible military move under a mutual defence pact between the two countries, as it hosts ceasefire talks aimed at ending weeks of regional fighting between the US, Israel and Iran. The aircraft — a mix of fighter and support jets — landed at King Abdulaziz Air Base in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province on Saturday, the Saudi Ministry of Defence announced.

Morocco pushing military aviation overhaul amid Algerian arms race

Morocco is aggressively modernising its air force to counter Algiers’ formidable arsenal, thanks in part to a large defence budget increase. Complementing acquisitions, Morocco is fostering a burgeoning defence industry through joint ventures, partnerships, and financial incentives. Morocco has also been locked in a kind of cold war with neighbouring Algeria for decades, driven by several long-standing disputes, most notably over Western Sahara.

The Eurofighter Typhoon Could Be a Drone Killer

The multirole twin-engine Eurofighter Typhoon was developed to rapidly switch between combat roles during a single mission, capable of air superiority, air-to-air combat, precision surface attack, and even intelligence-gathering missions. It has been described as excelling in both Beyond Visual Range (BVR) and close-range combat, using its advanced Captor-E radar to identify and track targets quickly.

US Blocks Direct F-35 Talks With This Asian Country

The United States remains cautious about discussions surrounding the F-35 Lightning II fighter jet for India, with Lockheed Martin clarifying that no direct commercial engagement is taking place. The company reiterated that all discussions must follow strict government-to-government channels under the United States Foreign Military Sales (FMS) framework.

Norway Pledged Six F-16s to Ukraine. They’re Still Stuck in Belgium

Of the six F-16s promised by Norway to Ukraine, four of them still need heavy maintenance at a facility in Belgium before they can be deployed to the battlefield. The war in Ukraine is now in its fifth year, and despite efforts by the Trump administration to end the conflict, neither side seems any closer to reaching a peace deal. Even as Kyiv continues to receive aid from Western allies, it faces severe strain and could use additional support.

First Look – First Shot – First Kill: The Raptor Nation’s 20 Years of Air Dominance

The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s F-22 Program Office, in partnership with the Dayton Development Coalition and Jobs Ohio, hosted a celebration at the National Museum of the United States Air Force on April 1, commemorating the F-22 Raptor’s 20 years of air dominance.

France Offers Greece Rafale Jets Deal to Secure Mirage 2000 Transfer to Ukraine

France is intensifying pressure on Greece to supply its Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets to Ukraine, Ekathimerini reported on April 10. This comes as Athens remains highly reluctant to approve the transfer due to domestic political concerns, financial commitments, and regional security priorities.

Polish F-16s intercept Russian spy plane over Baltic Sea

UAE Mirage-2000-9 Jets Accused of Striking Iran’s Lavan Island Refinery, Threatening Collapse of Strait of Hormuz Ceasefire

US Navy Overhauls Carrier Pilot Training: First Landings Now Required in Combat Aircraft

S. Korea, US to hold joint Freedom Flag air drill

F-35 PILOTS, NAVY COLLABORATIVE COMBAT AIRCRAFT HONE TACTICS IN JOINT SIMULATION ENVIRONMENT

Taiwan tracks 10 Chinese ships, 2 military aircraft

Kazakhstan Opens Skies to Turkish Military Aircraft

U.S. AIR FORCE AIRCRAFT FACTSHEETS

UK Trials BAE Systems APKWS-Guided Rockets on Typhoon Fighter Jet to Counter Rising Drone Threat at Lower Cost

A New Device Gives the A-10 Warthog Another Way to Refuel

Virginia Airmen Strengthen Interoperability Across Platforms