China unveiled a close-up of a stealth strike drone the US gave up on
China has released its clearest footage so far of its high-end stealth strike drone, a system class that the US shelved about a decade ago.
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Italy Plans to Spend Additional €7.3 Billion on F-35 Fighter Jets
The Italian government has proposed that parliament approve additional funding of €7.28 billion for F-35 fighter jets. According to the newspaper La Repubblica, the proposal for additional funding was included in a document submitted for consideration by both chambers of the Italian parliament.
Portugal's fighter jet competition intensifies. France, the US and Sweden fight for the contract
The competition to replace Portugal’s F-16 fighter jets is intensifying. France is offering the Rafale, the United States is promoting the F-35, and Sweden is expanding its industrial cooperation in Portugal to strengthen the Gripen’s position.
Taiwan tracks 9 Chinese ships, 7 military aircraft
The Ministry of National Defense tracked seven Chinese military aircraft, seven naval vessels, and two official ships between 6 a.m. on Wednesday and the same time Thursday.
Russia reportedly loses three aircraft and seven crew defending St. Petersburg from drones
Russian accounts have pointed to Ka-52 attack helicopters and a Mi-8 transport helicopter. Other reports identify a MiG-31 interceptor among the losses, although the aircraft types remain disputed.
Ukrainian drones reportedly shoot down Russian military aircraft, killing pilots – CLAIM
A Russian military aircraft was reportedly destroyed during an operation against Ukrainian drones near St. Petersburg, with its pilots said to have been killed.
Taiwan tracks 10 Chinese ships, 4 military aircraft
The Ministry of National Defense tracked four Chinese military aircraft, seven naval vessels, and three official ships between 6 a.m. on Tuesday and the same time Wednesday.
DRDO Outlines 1,500 Engine Requirement for Tejas, AMCA, and TEDBF Programs, Eyes Co-Development to Cut Import Reliance
In a monumental step toward achieving full self-reliance in military aviation, India has projected a massive requirement of approximately 1,500 fighter jet engines to power its future combat aircraft fleet.
Mexico’s Fighter Race: F-16, Gripen, FA-50 or M-346?
Mexico has not bought a new fighter in more than four decades. The Mexican Air Force’s front line is still its Northrop F-5E/F Tiger IIs, bought in 1982. In 2026 that started to change. The air force has a plan for around 12 new combat aircraft by 2028, four types are in contention, and one of the bidders brought its head of state to Mexico City to make the case.
Ukraine’s Next Fighter Is Almost Here—First Gripens Expected as Early as January
Ukraine expects to receive its first Swedish-made Saab JAS 39 Gripen fighters in January or February 2027 and is pressing partners to accelerate deliveries as Kyiv expands its combat aviation and air-defense capabilities, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on November 10.
