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.
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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
Airbus U740 Valkyrie Uncrewed Combat Aircraft Takes off for First European Test Flight
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., a technology company in the defense, national security and global markets, and Airbus announced the successful completion of the first flight of the “U740-Valkyrie” in Europe.
France Enters Sixth-Generation Fighter Race Solo, Unveils “Super Rafale” Plans
France is moving ahead with its own sixth-generation fighter jet after the collapse of its joint aviation project with Germany, while preparing an advanced “Super Rafale” equipped with artificial intelligence, upgraded engines, and next-generation weapons.
Singapore To Permanently Station F-35B Fighter Jets At U.S. Base
Singapore will permanently station 12 F-35B fifth-generation stealth fighters at Ebbing Air National Guard Base in Fort Smith, Arkansas, beginning in late 2026, expanding a long-standing arrangement under which the United States hosts Singaporean fighter detachments and more than 1,000 military personnel for training.
F-35 or Russia's Su-57? What IAF chief said about India's search for stealth fighter jets
India is exploring options to acquire advanced stealth capabilities while its indigenous Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme remains years away from producing an operational fighter.
