U.S. Navy Funds 11 F-35 Fighters for Undisclosed Foreign Buyer
The U.S. Navy Funds 11 F-35 Fighters for Undisclosed Foreign Buyer decision has sparked interest across the defense community as questions emerge over which allied nation is preparing to expand its fleet of fifth-generation stealth aircraft.
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IAI completes modernisation of Sri Lanka Air Force Kfir fleet to extend fighter aircraft operational life
IAI said the programme extends the operational life of Sri Lanka’s active Kfir fleet. The company described the project as a historic milestone for one of Israel’s most iconic domestically developed fighter aircraft. The programme included extensive avionics modernisation, mission systems upgrades, structural refurbishment and renewed maintenance capabilities. IAI said the work is designed to improve mission readiness and significantly extend the aircraft’s operational life.
An AH-64 Apache attack helicopter went down near Iran. Take a closer look at its weapons and capabilities.
The AH-64 Apache is one of the most advanced attack helicopters in the world, but even this battle-tested gunship is vulnerable to the growing airborne threats to combat aircraft. On Tuesday, the US military revealed that an AH-64 Apache helicopter went down off the coast of Oman while patrolling regional waters amid the US war with Iran. Later reports indicated that it was brought down by an Iranian drone.
F-35s Advance ‘Wild Weasel’ Mission
F-35s are taking on one of the U.S. Air Force’s most dangerous jobs: flying first over hostile ground to take out enemy air defenses. The recent arrival of the service’s first permanently-stationed 5th Generation jets at Misawa Air Base, Japan, ushers in a new era for Pacific Air Forces and allied deterrence in the Indo-Pacific.
The FCAS Dynamic: An Italian Perspective
The end of the FCAS (Future Combat Air System) program (in terms of no joint fighter) signifies much more than the failure of an ambitious aeronautical project. It represents a setback for the very idea of European strategic integration and raises questions that go far beyond the defense sector.
Exercise African Lion Launched New Combat Aircraft Training
The 2026 iteration of the African Lion exercise included a first, as the Royal Moroccan Air Force launched its first accredited joint terminal attack controller (JTAC) qualification course. The maneuvers brought together four Royal Moroccan Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons and two United States Air Force B-52H Stratofortress over the Cap Draa coastal military training area in Morocco. The JTAC course will prepare Moroccan forces to better integrate with Allies and demonstrates the ability of the U.S. and its partners to project combat-credible airpower worldwide.
Taiwan Pays $110K Per Mirage 2000-5 Annually for Maintenance, Ukraine Spent $10M for Three Combat Jets in Under Year
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense Air Force Command concluded contract with French defense company Dassault Aviation for technical maintenance of existing Taiwanese Mirage 2000-5 fighter fleet. Contract is designed for five years, takes effect September 13 this year and runs through September 13, 2031.
F-15EX Eagle II: Reinventing a Legend
Some aircraft fade with time, others are continually adapted to stay relevant. The F-15EX Eagle II falls into the latter category, evolving from a Cold War-era design into a modernized platform. Rather than emphasizing stealth, it reflects a different design philosophy, prioritizing payload capacity, speed, and integration within wider force structures to remain effective in contested environments.
Airbus showcases Europe’s most versatile drone portfolio at ILA Berlin
At this year’s International Aerospace Exhibition (ILA) in Berlin, Airbus is presenting one of Europe’s most comprehensive and versatile Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) portfolios, demonstrating its leadership in autonomous flight that meets the demands of defence customers. Highlighting the line-up are two major innovations: the newly introduced U145 - the autonomous, uncrewed version of the tried-and-tested H145 helicopter - and the U760 Ravenstorm combat drone, designed to operate alongside fighter pilots in air-to-air combat, air-to-ground strikes, and electronic warfare.
Helsing Introduces the CA-1 Electronic Attack, an Autonomous Combat Aircraft for Electronic Warfare
Helsing, the leading European defence technology company, today unveiled the CA-1 Electronic Attack (CA-1EA) at the International Aerospace Exhibition—an AI-powered autonomous aircraft specifically designed for electronic warfare. It is an expansion of the CA-1 Europa platform, on the basis of which Helsing is currently already building an autonomous combat aircraft, which from now on will be designated as the CA-1KA (Kinetic Attack).
