Japan and UK may merge sixth-gen fighter programs
An unexpected military partnership between Japan and the UK could be formalized soon, according to Reuters. The two…
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Bell 360 Invictus scout helicopter is almost ready
Previously known only from concept illustrations, the Bell 360 Invictus scout and reconnaissance helicopter was presented near completion.…
US Navy F/A-18 fighter jet escaped from aircraft carrier deck during storm
The nuclear aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) experienced an unusual episode on Friday, July 8th. One…
Brazilian Air Force auctions 20 decommissioned aircraft
The Brazilian Air Force (FAB) holds an auction of decommissioned aircraft and aeronautical components. Most items are offered…
China’s first stealth bomber, H-20 may take first flight soon
China may be about to make the maiden flight of the Xian H-20, the first stealth bomber developed…
KF-21 Boramae fighter to perform maiden flight on July 22
The first prototype of the KF-21 Boramae fighter, built by Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI), is conducting ground tests…
Embraer unveils Portugal’s first KC-390 Millennium
A video published by Embraer in celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Portuguese Air Force (FAP) shows…
European Union is looking for a tactical transport aircraft similar to the Embraer C-390
The European Commission, representing the European Defense Fund (EDF), launched a tender in June to analyze the feasibility…
Brazilian Navy makes first ScanEagle drone launch
The Brazilian Navy performed the first launch of the ScanEagle aircraft, a surveillance and reconnaissance “drone” provided by…
Sweden offers Gripens C/D ‘almost free’ to Czech Republic
Sweden’s ambassador to the Czech Republic, Fredrik Jörgensen, has suggested that the country may donate the 14 Saab…
US Army orders 120 more H-60M Black Hawk helicopters
While it is still evaluating the advanced Bell V-280 Valor and Sikorsky DefiantX models, the US Army has…
German Air Force takes delivery of the world’s first military Airbus A321
The Luftwaffe (German Air Force) took delivery of its first Airbus A321LR. The transport and medical evacuation aircraft,…
Spain orders 20 more Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets
The war between Russia and Ukraine that has been going on since February has prompted a series of…
F-35 fighter can expand European dominance with new customers in sight
The rearmament of European countries, accelerated after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, has caused a growing demand for…
Dassault targets Colombia to introduce Rafale in South America
Once dominant in the South American air forces, Dassault is suffering from a long hiatus in orders in…
German Air Force retires last A310 MRTT
The German Air Force (Luftwaffe) withdrew its last A310-304 MRTT from service on 15 June. Airbus’ widebody-based transport…
First aircraft carrier designed and built entirely in China is launched
The first aircraft carrier designed and built entirely in China was launched on Friday. The vessel, named Fujian,…
Netherlands selects Embraer C-390 to replace its C-130 Hercules
For the first time, Embraer C-390 Millennium multi-role aircraft won direct competition with its main rival, the Lockheed…
Jordan signs deal with Lockheed Martin for eight F-16 Block 70 fighter jets
Jordan and Lockheed Martin have signed a Letter of Offer and Acceptance for the acquisition of eight F-16…
Sukhoi Checkmate fighter will have engine with vectorable exhaust nozzle
The new Russian Sukhoi Checkmate stealth fighter should feature engines equipped with a vectorable exhaust nozzle, a source…