China sends aircraft carrier group into western Pacific
The Chinese Navy sent its Liaoning aircraft carrier flotilla for joint military training in the western Pacific, the Defense Ministry in Beijing announced Wednesday, with Japan expected to keep a watchful eye on the drills.
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Taiwan tracks 12 Chinese ships, 9 military aircraft
The Ministry of National Defense tracked nine Chinese military aircraft, six naval vessels, and six official ships around Taiwan between 6 a.m. on Tuesday and 6 a.m. on Wednesday.
F-35C FIGHTER LANDS ON FORD-CLASS AIRCRAFT CARRIER FOR THE FIRST TIME
The milestone took place aboard the future USS John F. Kennedy, which will enter service fully equipped to operate the stealth fighter, unlike the first carrier of the class.
U.S. Air Force expands X-62 VISTA’s role in testing AI for combat aviation
The U.S. Air Force is upgrading its X-62 VISTA research aircraft to accommodate more demanding combat-autonomy tests. Recent flights have evaluated third-party autonomous software, target-recognition tools, safety controls and a processor capable of running trajectory simulations onboard.
Ukraine’s Fighter Fleet Has Quietly Tipped West—F-16s and Mirages Now Outnumber Soviet Jets
Ukraine’s Air Force is no longer primarily a Soviet-designed fleet—the combined number of F-16s and Mirage 2000s has now overtaken its remaining MiG-29s and Su-27s, with Gripens and Rafales potentially next.
Unity and resolve: Nato's nuclear exercise Steadfast Noon begins in Italy
Nato has started its annual nuclear deterrence exercise, Steadfast Noon, a long-planned and routine training activity. The exercise is part of the alliance's efforts to maintain readiness and test procedures that contribute to the 32-member alliance's deterrence and defence.
Why the US Refused Indian Officials Access to F-35s During Joint Exercises
The US Air Force sent six F-35 Lightning II fighter jets to join India’s “Tarang Shakti 2026” air exercises, but was less than willing to show the planes off.
China’s J-36 Command Role Raises Stakes in F-47 Airpower Race
China’s experimental J-36 points toward long-range stealth combat and airborne coordination, raising strategic questions for the Western Pacific as its performance and mission systems remain unverified.
Canada's air force doesn't have enough people to run two fighter programs, says retired lieutenant general
He thinks the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) would be stretched thin for pilots, technicians and trainers if ordered to double that effort for a combined fleet of American-made Lockheed Martin F-35s and Saab Gripen-E fighters.
ANDURIL UNVEILS STEELFIN MISSILE INTERCEPTOR TO CHALLENGE PATRIOT SYSTEMS
The modular missile family targets ballistic and hypersonic threats, with Anduril aiming for a significantly lower cost than existing high-end interceptors
