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August 19, 2026
Major radar changes mean 'illuminators' are needed to help Evolved Sea Sparrow Missiles protect the carrier. The post Future Ford Class USS John F Kennedy Brings Back Key Feature From The Nimitz…
Peru selected the Viper Shield electronic warfare system, developed by L3Harris Technologies, to equip its future F-16 Block 70 fighters. The choice adds an important capability…
Comparing Sweden's warbird to the American stealth fighter.
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At 13 years old, the 737-700 spent years as a flying testbed on an undisclosed USAF mission. Now it will support the Artemis program.
A major U.S. Southern Command exercise this month brought representatives from 10 Latin American countries to Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., for the air component of the event, with a focus on…
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An Air Force Thunderbird maneuvers at AirVenture.
60 new transport aircraft, more Rafales and a stealth jet of its own: India is pouring billions into modernising its air force. New Delhi is banking on partners from France…
Two of the jets were sighted by a planespotter in Fort Worth, Texas, landing at Lockheed’s F-35 production facility. The first new-build Lockheed Martin F-16 fighter jets bound for Taiwan have been…
The quiet battle in the skies of Eastern Europe to halt conflict.
US Air Force Antarctica flight returned to Christchurch after a Russia missile warning triggered a safety NOTAM for pilots. The post Largest Air Force in the World Antarctica Flight Turns Back After…
Since it relies on different types of anti-aircraft systems and radars, a multilayer air defence needs a solid command-and-control [C2] architecture to…
First images show Blue Spear missile launcher aboard RSS Steadfast, offering a glimpse of Singapore’s evolving naval strike capability. The post Singapore’s Formidable Class Frigate Appears Armed…
The US Navy has withdrawn the USS George Washington, its only forward-deployed aircraft carrier based in Asia, from the Western Pacific to send it to the Middle East. The move comes amid…
The Peruvian Air Force's (FAP) fleet of Lockheed Martin F-16V Block 70 fighters will be equipped with L3Harris's AN/ALQ-254(V)1 Viper Shield electronic warfare suite. The manufacturer…
A mysterious incident over the South Pacific forced a U.S. Air Force aircraft to turn around on Aug. 18, due to a possible space debris hazard.
JAS 39 Gripen fighters from the Royal Thai Air Force and Chengdu J-10C jets from the People's Liberation Army Air Force of China are conducting air combat exercises during the Falcon…
Peru has selected L3Harris' Viper Shield electronic warfare (EW) system for its F-16 Block 70 aircraft programme.
A French Air Force Rafale intercepted a Bombardier Global 6000 business jet over France after spotting a fuel leak midflight, forcing a diversion.
Taiwan's Air Force began transferring its first F-16V Block 70s from the US, part of a fleet of 66 new fighters acquired to modernize its combat capability. The two…
The GEK800 turbofan, jointly developed by GE Aerospace and Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, has been assigned the… The post US Air Force adds GE-Kratos F143 as second engine source for JASSM…
Five US Navy personnel were rescued by the US Air Force after the MH-60S Seahawk helicopter they were aboard made a forced landing in a mountainous area near…
The 13-year-old 737-700 spent years as a classified USAF flying testbed before being transferred to NASA for a very different role
STARCOM activated the Space Force's 320th Recruiting Squadron to lead the Guardian Talent Scout program and recruit specialized talent nationwide.<br/> <img…
F-15 Eagle DACT Vs other ‘teen’ series of US fighters In 1969, it was announced that McDonnell Douglas had been selected as the prime airframe contractor of a new fighter for the USAF, the F-15. The…
StandardAero has been awarded a place on the US Air Force's (USAF) new maintenance contract for T56 engines, which power the C-130 Hercules military transport aircraft.
Rheinmetall and Hensoldt have achieved a significant advance for networked air defence during the Timber Express 2026 air force exercise. One of… more...
Japan scrambled fighters to monitor Chinese surveillance aircraft near the prefectures of Nagasaki and Okinawa.
The Meaning and Stories Behind Aviation Challenge Coins Air Facts Journal I make custom challenge coins for a living. Many of my clients are aviators—military squadrons, flight schools, and…
With the growing importance of space for the Bundeswehr and other security authorities, the resilience of satellite-based services is also gaining relevance. Here…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft programme has moved decisively from the drawing board into heavy physical construction,... The post ADA’s…
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