Indian Air Force Rafales join Pitch Black in Australia, testing long-range deployment and coalition combat integration
The Indian Air Force deployed its Rafale fighters to Australia for the first time during Exercise Pitch Black. The aircraft operated in high-tempo and low-visibility scenarios designed to test multinational combat integration.
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Taiwan tracks 15 Chinese ships and 4 military aircraft
The Ministry of National Defense tracked six Chinese naval vessels, nine official ships, and four military aircraft between 6 a.m. on Saturday and the same time Sunday.
Ireland should invest in drones, not fighter jets and ships, says ex-British security official
Ireland’s future defence and security needs could be best met by next-generation drones and other high-technology equipment rather than investing in fighter jets, tanks and naval ships, a former British security official has said.
Dassault Rafale: France’s Independent Answer to Modern Air Power
The aircraft was built to carry out all combat aviation missions from a single platform. That versatility has helped transform the Rafale from a national fighter program into one of the world’s most sought-after combat jets.
Algeria’s Reported J-10CE Deal Could Break Russia’s Fighter Monopoly and Expand China’s Reach Into the Mediterranean
Algeria’s reported negotiations for 30–40 J-10CE fighters and up to five KJ-500 airborne early-warning aircraft could weaken Russia’s historic defence monopoly, strengthen China’s Mediterranean presence and transform the Maghreb air-power balance from 2027.
U.S. Northern Command pairs F-35s and HIMARS in Alaska, engaging simulated target 135 miles away in Arctic defence operation
U.S. forces integrated F-35 fighters and HIMARS long-range fires during Operation TUNDRA MERLIN near Nome, Alaska, on August 4 and 6. The mission demonstrated the joint force’s ability to detect, track and engage simulated threats approaching the U.S. homeland.
Air Force holds Mirage 2000 combat drills in Hsinchu
Hsinchu Air Force Base on Friday carried out comprehensive drills involving Mirage 2000 fighter jets, simulating the sequence from an enemy airstrike to a counteroffensive. The drills were held as part of Taiwan's annual Han Kuang military exercises, which began Wednesday.
France’s Mach 2.2 Mirage 2000 Fighter Has Been Transformed Into A Russian Missile Killer By Ukraine
Ukraine recorded the Mirage 2000’s first combat use on 7 March 2025, during a large Russian missile and drone attack. The Ukrainian Air Force said one of the fighters engaged a Kh-101 cruise missile. The role suits the aircraft: high speed, a capable radar and infrared-guided missiles against weapons following routes toward Ukrainian cities.
New Seventh Air Force Chief Faces Tough China, North Korea Air Mission
The incoming head of the Seventh Air Force will face an intense mission while relying on fourth-generation fighters to stave off looming threats from North Korea and China.
India Just Closed the Door on an Su-57 Fighter Deal with Russia
The odds that India would buy the advanced Russian fighter jet were always slim, but the Kremlin had hoped to sweeten the deal through indigenous manufacturing and technology transfer.
