Turkey, UK sign training and support deal for multibillion-dollar Eurofighter order
The Turkish air force eventually wants to perform its own depot-level maintenance of the airframes, engines and other on-board equipment in Turkey.
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Poland eyes benefits of joining GCAP sixth-generation fighter project
Polish officials said they have discussed the project with Italian and Japanese stakeholders, but it's unclear if there have been formal government talks.
Oil prices, fear of Trump? China mysteriously reduced warplane activity near Taiwan
Analysts are puzzled by a recent decrease in Chinese warplane sorties toward Taiwan.
Japan’s new ‘ugly duckling’ electronic-warfare aircraft takes to the sky
With Japan ramping up its electronic-warfare spending, the question is how many of the planes the nation will ultimately want.
US moves to approve more than $16 billion in air defense sales to Middle East
The packages include systems for the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Jordan, and range from counter-drone technology to aircraft munitions.
B-21 Raider completed ‘close-proximity flight’ with KC-135 tanker, US Air Force confirms
The event represents a precursor step toward validating capabilities essential for the B-21’s long-range, penetrating strike role.
Norwegian F-35s intercept Russian spy aircraft during NATO drill
The deep and distinctive rumble of warplanes echoed across the silent, mountainous terrain here in Evenes, where NATO is running Cold Response 2026.
Japan shrugs off GCAP delays, fast-tracks export rules for future warplane
Reports indicate that costs have tripled, but it’s unclear if the Japanese government under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi would augment this year’s budget.
Australia deploys early-warning aircraft to the Middle East amid Iran attacks
Australian leaders have said the country won’t be a protagonist in Israel and U.S. combat operations.
US Air Force seeks sources for Stand-in Attack Weapon compatible with F-47, B-21
This marks the first time the F-47 has appeared by name in a public Air Force acquisition document tied to a specific weapon system.
US B-1B Lancers arrive at RAF Fairford as strikes on Iran intensify
The U.K. Ministry of Defence confirmed Saturday that U.S. forces had begun using the British base for “specific defensive operations."
Turkey sends six F-16 fighters to Northern Cyprus amid Iran missile threats
The deployment adds to the buildup of forces in the region following Iranian drone and missile attacks there.
Air Force test launches Minuteman III with multiple reentry vehicles
The launch was scheduled years in advance and was not in response to current world events, according to Air Force Global Strike Command.
NORAD intercepts 2 Russian maritime patrol aircraft near Alaska, Canada
NORAD detected and tracked two Russian Tu-142s operating within the Alaskan and Canadian Air Defense Identification Zones on Wednesday.
Novel interceptor drones bend air-defense economics in Ukraine’s favor
Artificial intelligence plays no role yet in interception missions — today it is still manual ramming or close-in detonation.
French-German fighter program on life support as Dassault blames Airbus
“If Airbus maintains its position of not wanting to work with Dassault, the matter is dead,” said Dassault boss Eric Trappier.
The US Air Force just used its oldest bomber to attack Iran
U.S. Central Command confirmed that a fleet of B-52s was used to target ballistic missile and commander control posts in Iran.
