Military aviation news
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August 15, 2026
Snow camouflage, Saab jets and dogfights over the Baltic: the hundred-year history of the Flygvapnet resembles a long-haul flight with numerous course changes and turbulence. From the Swedish…
Turkish company ASELSAN continues to expand its guided munitions family with the development of the TOLUN P, a new 250-pound-class bomb designed to strike targets…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. Former Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria has warned that acquiring Russia’s Su-57 as... The post Ex-IAF Chief Warns Su-57 Deal…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. The continuing debate over Pakistan’s potential acquisition of the Chinese J-35 stealth fighter has increasingly shifted from... The post Why China…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. On 09 September 2025, Squadron Leader Sudhir Kumar demonstrated exceptional bravery and airmanship while flying a low-level... The post Gallantry…
Few fighter jets can say the same: fifty years after its maiden flight, the F-16 Fighting Falcon remains in production, in combat, and still gaining operators. More than…
The US president has criticized EMALS since 2017, claiming its complexity and maintenance demands outweigh its advantages, and calls for a return to steam mechanisms
Reports point to a possible J-10CE acquisition, but there is still no public evidence confirming that the fighters have been delivered
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Captured Luftwaffe Fw 190 Introduced as a terrible surprise to the RAF Spitfire Mk. V at the disastrous 1942 Dieppe Raid in France, the German Fw 190 wrested control of the air from the RAF. It was…
Deuce First manufactured in 1956, the F-102 Delta Dagger was the first supersonic, all-weather jet interceptor of the US Air Force (USAF). This aircraft served as an interim weapons system during…
An itinerary among the most striking viewpoints, from the hilltop lookouts to the terraces in the heart of the historic centre, to admire the city amid golden sunsets…
It's one of the flagships of the US Navy, the first this year to pit a carrier-based stealth fighter against an enemy drone. And yet, after 200 days at sea without returning to…
As part of its operational deployment in NATO's Baltic air-policing mission, a Eurofighter fighter-bomber of the Italian Air Force shot down an unidentified drone over…
The upgrade will begin in 2028 and run until 2046, with a first phase devoted to developing and validating the new capabilities. DAPA expects to complete development of the system…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. According to sources close to idrw.org, the estimated unit cost of the Tejas Mk2 is projected to... The post Tejas Mk2 Could Cost Just 23% More Than…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. According to sources close to idrw.org, the estimated cost of equipping five Indian Air Force squadrons under... The post India’s Project Kusha…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. For many Indians who grew up around the Indian Air Force, the sight of a Timex Expedition... The post Why Timex Expedition Watches Became a…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. India’s defense manufacturing ecosystem is undergoing a profound paradigm shift, moving rapidly from traditional procurement models toward... The…
On the occasion of the 114th anniversary of the founding of the Russian Military Air Force, established on August 12, 1912 with the Aeronautical Unit of the General Staff, the Commander…
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August 14, 2026
According to confidences revealed by Reuters from high-level sources within the Ukrainian armed forces, North Korea would have deployed a missile unit in western Russia…
At least two former pilots of the Spanish Air and Space Force are now working for China as instructors, after leaving Spain and signing with intermediary companies that channel…
On August 6, 1991, now 30 years ago, a naval operation of special significance took place in the Barents Sea in the history of the USSR (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics) and of…
Several European countries are opting to arm themselves with long-range offensive systems that include powerful cruise missiles enabling forceful, in-depth responses…
United CEO Scott Kirby urges Gen Z to embrace accountability, resilience, and leadership lessons learned through adversity. The post United CEO Scott Kirby Shares Air Force Leadership Lesson for Gen…
South Korea is preparing a new weapon for the KF-21 Boramae. Korea Aerospace Industries and Hyundai Rotem signed an agreement to develop and integrate a long-range air-to-air missile…
The Chilean Air Force (FACh) deployed one of its C-130 Hercules transport aircraft to Colombia to carry more than 9 tons of humanitarian aid for the population affected by…
A NATO Italian Eurofighter Typhoon has shot down an unidentified drone after it entered Latvian airspace early on Friday morning, with Latvian forces now searching for wreckage to establish the…
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Funds earmarked for the missile and rocket program could boost the Army's stock replenishment and the revival of Brazil's defense industry. The resumption of…
In a surprising demonstration of their continued usefulness, Iranian-operated F-5 fighters have successfully bombed a US air base located in Kuwait, specifically…
Affordable High Speed Strike missiles could offer an important new way to hold enemy air bases, air defense nodes, and other high-value targets at risk. The post Hunt For New Lower-Cost Strike…
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