Morocco, France in advanced talks over Rafale fighter jet deal
French business publication L'Essentiel de l'Éco said the discussions are taking place directly between the two governments and could lead to deliveries of the aircraft in 2030 and 2031.
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China may soon have more J-20 stealth fighters than the USAF has F-35As
China’s fighter jet numbers are opaque and shrouded in secrecy, but it appears the number of PLAAF J-20s may be approaching the point at which they surpass the number of US Air Force F-35As. As a disclaimer, China does not release inventory numbers (the US does), and it is unclear how many aircraft are lost to mishaps or are not combat-worthy (data points that the US discloses).
Taiwan Can’t Defeat China in the Air. Does It Need To?
Taiwan’s air force is puny compared to China’s—but it forms only one part of the anti-access/air denial (A2/AD) bubble covering the island. The airspace and waters around Taiwan remain one of the most contested geographies in the world. China has sought to control Taiwan since 1949, when the Communist Party defeated the Kuomintang and exiled it to the island. Although Beijing sought diplomatic links with Taiwan from the 1990s onward and promoted its return to the fold under the “One Country, Two Systems” principle, its stance toward the island has grown steadily more hostile over the past 15 years, and its naval and air exercises in the region have ramped up. A commonly-cited claim in Washington speculates that Chinese leader Xi Jinping plans to have his military ready to invade the island by 2027.
British F-35s intercept Russian aircraft near carrier strike group
The United Kingdom scrambled two F-35 fighters to intercept a Russian aircraft that was closely tracking a British aircraft carrier, the British defense ministry said in a statement Monday. The incident happened on Thursday in the Norwegian Sea, where a Russian Bear-F maritime patrol aircraft repeatedly approached the HMS Prince of Wales strike group, the ministry said.
Eurofighter Typhoon: Complete Guide to Europe’s Multirole Air Superiority Fighter
Modern air combat demands flexibility — fighters must switch roles in seconds, from air superiority to strike missions to reconnaissance support. Few aircraft embody that versatility better than the Eurofighter Typhoon. Developed as a multinational response to evolving threats, it remains one of Europe’s most capable frontline combat aircraft.
Could Greece’s Air Force Stand Up to Turkey’s in a War? Here’s What to Know
Greece’s air force is marginally “better” than Turkey’s—but it is also smaller, with fewer avenues to replace losses in a protracted conflict. Turkey and Greece possess two of NATO’s most capable air forces—mostly because of each other. Although the two countries are nominally allies within the US-led alliance umbrella, a decades-long rivalry between them has produced a highly specialized regional arms race. While a major war remains unlikely, comparing the two nations’ airfleets provides insight into one of Europe’s most closely matched military competitions, a glimpse of what war above the Aegean might look like.
Taiwan tracks 17 Chinese ships, 8 military aircraft
The Ministry of National Defense tracked eight Chinese military aircraft, 10 naval vessels, and seven official ships around Taiwan between 6 a.m. on Friday and 6 a.m. on Saturday. Six of the eight People’s Liberation Army aircraft entered the southwest corner of the country’s air defense identification zone, according to the MND.
Why The US Air Force's New T-7A Trainer Is Quietly Becoming Its 1st Software-Defined Combat Jet
The United States Air Force (USAF) has needed a new trainer aircraft for well over a decade, as its current trainer, the Northrop T-38 Talon, has been in service for more than sixty years. While the aircraft has been repeatedly upgraded, it was originally designed to prepare pilots for aircraft such as the Republic F-105 Thunderchief and the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II.
India’s Flying Wedge unveils AI-powered FWD Supreme collaborative combat aircraft
Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing the way air forces think about future combat. Around the world, military planners are investing in aircraft that can fly alongside crewed fighters, carry out reconnaissance missions, strike targets and process battlefield information at machine speed with limited human input.
Turkey eyes F110 fighter jet engines as Trump comes to town
US President Donald Trump's visit to Ankara for the NATO summit could help secure Turkey's acquisition of dozens of fighter jet engines, but won't resolve the F-35 dispute that has soured ties, analysts say.
