US NAVY REVEALS AIM-424 MALICE AIR-TO-AIR MISSILE WITH RANGE BEYOND 250 NM
Raytheon weapon is already undergoing flight testing and can be carried internally by the F-35C, with the Super Hornet and future F/A-XX also planned as platforms.
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Taiwan tracks 9 Chinese ships, 2 military aircraft
The Ministry of National Defense tracked two Chinese military aircraft, seven naval vessels, and two official ships around Taiwan between 6 a.m. on Sunday and 6 a.m. on Monday. In response, Taiwan deployed aircraft, naval ships, and coastal-based missile systems to monitor People’s Liberation Army activity, according to the MND.
World’s 2nd most powerful military sends six advanced J-16 fighter jets to Africa’s strongest military in a first-ever deployment
China's Liberation Army Air Force has made a historic move by deploying its top-tier J-16 heavyweight fighter jets to Egypt for a joint training exercise. This marks the first time these highly capable aircraft have been sent outside of Asia, signaling a major expansion of China's military footprint.
Ukrainian Drones Strike 2 Russian Fighter Jets, S-400, Radars
Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces (USF) struck multiple high-value Russian military targets across the Rostov and Krasnodar regions and occupied Crimea, Commander Robert “Magyar” Brovdi reported. The strikes engaged 11 out of 14 targets, including a Su-33 and a MiG-29 fighter jet in Vityazevo, an S-400 division in Gelendzhik, a Pantsir-S1 system in Yeysk, a Tor SAM system, and eight various radar complexes.
Saab Unveils Supersonic Stealth Drone Concept
Saab has unveiled a full-scale model of the Saab A3, a prospective supersonic stealth uncrewed aircraft designed to operate alongside fighter jets as part of an integrated system.
Finland summons Russian ambassador over suspected airspace breach
Finland has summoned Russia’s ambassador and issued a diplomatic note after a Russian military reconnaissance aircraft allegedly entered Finnish airspace for about three minutes in the western Gulf of Finland.
U.S. Air Force puts F-35A precision-strike capability to the test with live weapons in Utah to prepare for high-end conflict
The U.S. Air Force tested the F-35A Lightning II’s air-to-ground strike capability with live weapons at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. Combat Hammer 26.07 ran from Aug. 4 to 14 and focused on readiness for high-end conflict.
‘How long do we keep waiting?’ Ex-IAF Vice Chief flags Tejas delays, warns of Gen-4 obsolescence
India's indigenous Tejas fighter programme has come under sharp criticism from a recently retired senior Air Force officer, who has questioned whether the Tejas Mk-2 will remain relevant for frontline combat by the time it enters service in significant numbers in the 2030s.
GERMANY’S FIRST F-35A COMPLETES ASSEMBLY AHEAD OF SEPTEMBER ROLLOUT
Germany’s first Lockheed Martin F-35A has completed final assembly in the United States, bringing the aircraft closer to its first flight and the start of a new era for the German Air Force (Luftwaffe).
Spain Rejected The F-35 For A $7 Billion Eurofighter Deal & Left Its Navy Scavenging Retired US Marine Harriers
After the Spanish government declined to go through with a procurement deal for Lockheed Martin's F-35B Lightning II stealth fighter, the Spanish Navy will become the last operator of the McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II.
