Indonesia Doubles J-10CE Fighter Order to 24, Arms Jets with PL-15E Missiles as China Expands Airpower Influence in Southeast Asia
Indonesia reportedly has decided to double its planned acquisition of Chinese-built J-10CE multirole fighters from 12 to 24 aircraft, accelerating a profound transformation in Southeast Asia’s airpower equilibrium as Jakarta expands beyond traditional Western-centric procurement dependencies.
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Swiss F/A-18C/D Super Hornet fleet’s useful life extended to ensure air operations until F-35A introduction in early 2030s
The useful life extension work for the Swiss Air Force’s F/A-18C/D combat aircraft has been completed, the Federal Office for Defence Procurement armasuisse said. The measure ensures the operational readiness of the Swiss F/A-18C/D fleet into the early 2030s and up to the introduction of the new F-35A combat aircraft.
China Reveals Details of the PL-16, Its New Air-to-Air Missile with a Range Exceeding 300 km
The PL-16 reportedly incorporates a variable-thrust solid rocket motor that would allow it to exceed 300 km in range. China is also highlighting operational achievements attributed to the PL-15 against Indian fighters.
First Spanish Eurofighter Halcon rolls out as EF-18 Hornet replacement begins
Airbus Defence and Space has rolled out the first Eurofighter Typhoon built under Spain’s Halcon I programme, marking the beginning of a major fleet renewal effort that will see the Spanish Air and Space Force replace its remaining EF-18 Hornets with the latest generation of the European fighter.
Saab presents first Gripen F
On 2 June Saab had a rollout of the first Gripen F fighter to the Brazilian Air Force during a ceremony held at Saab´s facilities in Linköping, Sweden. Gripen F is the two-seat variant of the Gripen E series and has been developed to meet the training and operational requirements of modern air forces by combining conversion training and combat capability on the same platform.
US Unleashes US$5.03 Billion F-47 Sixth-Generation Fighter Push as China’s J-36 Threatens American Air Dominance in the Pacific
The Pentagon’s massive funding surge for Boeing’s F-47 NGAD fighter reveals escalating American concern over China’s rapidly advancing J-36 and J-50 sixth-generation stealth aircraft programs reshaping Indo-Pacific airpower competition.
US bombs Iranian military sites; Iran shot down U.S. drone
U.S. forces conducted self-defense strikes on Iranian radar and command and control sites for drones in Goruk, Iran and Qeshm Island this weekend, according to a statement from U.S. Central Command. The measured and deliberate strikes occurred on Saturday and Sunday in response to aggressive Iranian actions that included the shootdown of a U.S. MQ-1 drone that was operating over international waters.
Why Gripen's Meteor missile could become a game changer for Ukraine
Sweden’s Gripen fighter jets will not change the situation on the battlefield overnight, but the Meteor missiles they carry could push Russian aviation farther away from Ukraine’s borders, according to Yurii Ihnat, head of communications for the Ukrainian Air Force.
‘Pakistan Gets J-35 Stealth Fighters, India Gets Excuses’: Gen Bakshi’s Explosive Warning Exposes Growing Air Power Gap with China-Pakistan Axis
As Pakistan moves closer to becoming the first export operator of China’s J-35 stealth fighter, growing concerns inside India highlight how fifth-generation warfare, technology transfer policies, and Beijing’s military backing could reshape the future balance of air power in South Asia.
Australia’s Ghost Bat Drone Begins U.S. Flight Testing
The Australia’s Ghost Bat Drone Begins U.S. Flight Testing milestone marks a significant step forward for one of the world’s most closely watched autonomous combat aircraft programs as the MQ-28 expands its operational testing beyond Australia for the first time.
