Military aviation news
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August 23, 2026
This will make it possible to retain the ability to store several interceptors in a single cell using the quad-pack configuration, one of the features that has made the…
The Navy's newest extreme-range air-to-air missile is intended to be used by the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, F-35C JSF and the upcoming F/A-XX. The post AIM-424 “Malice” Very Long-Range Air-To-Air…
TEKEVER has signed a contract with the Portuguese Air Force to supply its AR5 autonomous unmanned aerial systems (UAS) for maritime surveillance, security and defense missions. The contract covers…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. The balance of air power in Asia is undergoing a profound transformation as China rapidly expands its... The post From FGFA Exit to AMCA Delays…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. Reports suggesting that Pakistan’s acquisition of the Chinese J-35 fifth-generation stealth fighter may take considerably longer than... The post…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. The Indian Air Force (IAF) is not fundamentally opposed to the implementation of integrated theatre commands, but... The post IAF Position on…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. During Operation Sindoor, the tactical employment of advanced electronic warfare capabilities by the Indian Air Force (IAF)... The post Electronic…
The shortage of ammunition, and missiles in particular, has become a key element of the war the United States is waging against Iran. Recent articles in the international press raise…
Argentina decides to permanently retire the Super Étendard, losing its main anti-ship air capability
The Argentine Navy confirmed the definitive retirement from service of the Dassault Super Étendard fighter-bombers, ending in 2026 one of the most notable trajectories in the country's military…
August 22, 2026
Comparing France's exquisite omnirole jet to the leading fighters.
Saildrone and Lockheed Martin fired two JAGM missiles from a Surveyor USV at RIMPAC 2026, the first missile launch from the company's uncrewed ships.
Fighter jets can be retired early for everything from being surplus with a peace dividend, to being a burden during times of rearmament.
The Argentine Navy will retire the French jets this year after years of failed attempts to overcome British restrictions on ejector seat components
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Israel is showing interest in the Boeing F-47, the future sixth-generation fighter developed for the United States Air Force. According to information released by the Israeli press…
The Cold War era fleet continues to serve into the 21st Century.
The strategic refueling capabilities and assets of the United States Air Force (USAF) are undergoing a transition process that has been closely followed by third…
Paraguay received its fifth A-29 Super Tucano for its Air Force, expanding the country's capacity for aerial surveillance and combating clandestine flights linked mainly to the…
The iconic F4U Corsair One of the most recognizable airplanes in history owing to its unique inverted gull wing design, the F4U remained in continual production from 1942 until 1952, with more than…
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Several weeks after the official unveiling of the YFQ-44A in Ohio by Anduril, the new combat drone completed its second exercise with experimental U.S. Air Force…
August 22, 2026: The Swedish Air Force celebrated its 100th anniversary today with a major airshow. Swedish aircraft maker Saab used the anniversary for a look into the future…
Argentine Navy will retire the French-built jets in 2026 after years of failed attempts to overcome British restrictions on their ejection-seat components
The U.S. Air Force secured 10 years of support for the T-56 engines of its C-130 Hercules aircraft, through a contract with StandardAero worth up to US$342.2 million. The agreement includes…
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MiG-29 The Mikoyan MiG-29 (Russian: Микоян МиГ-29; NATO reporting name: Fulcrum) is a twin-engine jet fighter aircraft designed in the Soviet Union. Developed by the Mikoyan design bureau as an air…
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The Air Force plans to offer virtual enlisted Foundations courses Airmen can take at their convenience as part of a larger effort to modernize enlisted professional military education, or EPME. The…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. Bengaluru-based defence technology startup Vertotech Aerospace has revealed that it is working on V-BLAZE, a next-generation hypersonic... The post…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. Just weeks after retiring as the Indian Air Force’s Vice Chief of the Air Staff (he held... The post Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor’s Blunt Assessment of…
The Swedish group unveils a full-scale model of an unmanned fighter jet. Saab's A3-001 aims to provide new deployment options for heavily contested environments.
On this day in space! Aug. 22, 1963: U.S. Air Force Captain Joe Walker flew an X-15 rocket plane higher than any pilot had ever flown before.
The system is optional equipment on the latest variant of the F-16 Fighting Falcon. Developed in partnership with Lockheed Martin, maker of the F-16 fighters, and the Air Force of…
Switzerland’s first F-35A Lightning II is taking shape at Leonardo’s Cameri facility in Italy, where the first forward fuselage section and wing have entered assembly. The post Switzerland’s 1st…
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