Bangladesh Negotiates Purchase of 24 J-10CE Fighter Jets from China: A Transformational Technological Leap for Its Air Force
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's official visit to China could mark a decisive step in one of the most significant military modernization programs in Bangladesh's history. According to multiple reports from Dhaka, the Bangladeshi government is advancing negotiations to acquire 24 Chengdu J-10CE multirole fighter jets, with the goal of signing an agreement before August.
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Hungarian Air Force Welcomes Two New Gripen Fighters at Kecskemét Air Base
Hungary has officially inducted two new SAAB JAS 39 Gripen fighter aircraft into service, increasing the Hungarian Air Force’s fleet to 18 aircraft and marking the 20th anniversary of Swedish–Hungarian military cooperation.
Italy backs wider GCAP expansion as Canada, Germany and Saudi Arabia are named
The Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) could eventually grow beyond Britain, Italy and Japan, as interest in the next-generation fighter project begins to spread beyond its three founding partners. Italy this week said it would welcome additional countries into the programme, including Canada, Germany and Saudi Arabia, if their participation helps strengthen the project and reduce development costs.
Exercise Salitre 2026: South America’s most modern and advanced fighter aircraft will make its international debut in Chile
After achieving Full Operational Capability (FOC) at the end of 2025 and adding new advances in the maturity of its combat capabilities, local production and technology transfer, the Brazilian Air Force’s (FAB) F-39E Gripen fighter aircraft are preparing to carry out their first international deployment during Exercise Salitre 2026, one of the most important multinational air exercises in South America.
MQ-28 Ghost Bat to Join Allied Forces in Exercise Valiant Shield 2026
The Boeing Defence Australia-developed MQ-28 Ghost Bat, a production representative test aircraft, will integrate with U.S. and allied forces during Exercise Valiant Shield 2026. This marks a significant milestone in the operational development of Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) and the advancement of human-machine teaming in the Indo-Pacific theater.
Why the Air Force Wants $1B in FY27 for This UAS Program
The Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft program is one of the service’s most ambitious and consequential acquisition programs in generations. Not only is it the USAF’s first true effort at developing autonomous aircraft, but it’s also an experiment in how to get as much technological capability as possible out of hardware and software using novel acquisition strategies.
Russian “Blackjack” Bombers Fly Near UK as NATO Scrambles Fifth-Gen Fighters
NATO fighter jets were scrambled after Russian nuclear-capable strategic bombers flew near the UK’s northern flank during a long-range mission over waters north of Shetland, according to the Russian Defense Ministry on June 23. Russia’s Tu-160 supersonic bombers carried out a 16-hour flight over the Barents and Norwegian Seas, according to Moscow’s defense ministry. The Norwegian Sea lies north of Shetland, the UK’s northernmost island group, between Norway and Iceland.
More nations willing to join GCAP jet project, Italy says
More countries could join the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) fighter project involving Italy, Britain and Japan, the Italian defence minister said on Tuesday, stressing that opening the venture to other nations would allow greater sharing of costs.
Collaborative Combat Aircraft: General Atomics details U.S. Air Force production contract for FQ-42A uncrewed fighters
The contract was announced on June 17, 2026, after GA-ASI designed, developed and flight-tested the FQ-42A on an accelerated schedule. The company said the aircraft moved from contract award to first flight in just 15 months, one of the fastest rollouts of a new fighter in history.
Africa’s second most powerful military set to soon receive formidable Chinese fighter jets
Algeria is considering purchasing Chinese J-10C fighter jets and KJ-500 early warning aircraft to upgrade its air capabilities. If the deal goes through, Algeria would be the first African nation to operate the Chinese J-10C and KJ-500 platforms.
