China Opens Air Force Training Centre in Laos at Ban Keun Airport
The stated mission is modest: to help Laos strengthen the training of its air force pilots. Both facilities are jointly maintained and operated by the two militaries, the ministry said, and they are not directed against any third party.
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Meet the X-BAT: Full specs on the new AI-piloted fighter jet to be built in Washington state
Shield AI’s new X-BAT autonomous fighter jet is designed to bypass that infrastructure entirely, utilizing a vertical takeoff mechanism and a mobile launch trailer that can operate from highways, remote outposts or standard cargo ships.
AETC advances next-gen pilot training with T-7A Red Hawk live-virtual-constructive integration
Air Education and Training Command achieved a modernization milestone Sept. 16 as instructor pilots from the 99th Flying Training Squadron and civilian simulator instructors from the 12th Training Squadron executed AETC’s inaugural live-virtual-constructive capability flight between the T-7A Red Hawk and the T-7A Ground-Based Training System.
Boeing Picked to Build Navy’s F/A-XX Carrier Fighter in Estimated $20B Deal
Boeing will build the Navy’s next-generation fighter after decades of indecision on the future of the carrier air wing, according to a Tuesday Pentagon announcement.
A Tu-95 bomber has crashed in russia; one of these aircraft bombed Okhmatdyt — what is known about the aircraft
A Tu-95 crashed during a training flight in the Amur Region: six crew members were killed. Russia has 47 such aircraft,\r 38 of them combat-ready.
BAE Systems' new Identification Friend or Foe solution receives AIMS certification to support future combat aircraft missions
BAE Systems' new Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) AN/APX-127(V)1 Combined Interrogator Transponder (CIT) received AIMS certification from the Department of War for the U.S. Air Force's F-16 Fighting Falcon. The AIMS certification is a U.S. and NATO interoperable standard that marks the IFF solution ready for use. This next-generation CIT will improve identification and enable enhanced decision making to distinguish between allied forces and potential threats in contested scenarios.
Ukraine’s F-16 Kill Tally Is Bigger Than You Think—And Block 70/72 Could Be Next
Ukraine’s F-16 pilots have downed more than 3,150 aerial targets and carried out over 650 strikes against Russian ground positions—and Kyiv is now discussing a potential transition to the newest Block 70/72 versions of the Fighting Falcon.
After More Than Two Decades of Development, KF-21 is Ready for Service
The programme to build a jet fighter that eventually became the KAI KF-21 Boramae was announced in 2001. South Korea understands the regional challenges it is facing in terms of security and wants to be self-dependent in more of its arms production.
Air Force, Industry Fear Continuing Resolution Could Hinder CCA Production
The Air Force’s emerging Collaborative Combat Aircraft program would suffer delays if Congress fails to pass a budget before the end of this calendar year, a top service official said Sept. 28.
Poland eases rules for fighter pilots to shoot down foreign aircraft
Poland will allow its fighter planes and helicopters to shoot down foreign aircraft detected by radar under special wartime defence measures, its deputy defence minister said Monday.
