On April 3, 2026, the U.S. Defense Visual Information Distribution Service published a photograph taken on March 29 showing a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon launching for a combat sortie during Operation Epic Fury […]
The Israeli Air Force struck IRGC Mi-17V-5 and Mi-171E helicopters at Fat’h Heliport in Karaj near Tehran using Delilah cruise missiles. The IDF released footage of the strikes, with analyst Babak Taghvaee confirming the targeted […]
Iran has been known to circumvent international sanctions through European and Central Asian countries importing dual-use technology and military technology from North America and Europe to manufacture missiles and drones. The regime establishes short-lived entities […]
France will shoulder the full development cost of the Rafale F5 after a co-financing partnership with the United Arab Emirates fell apart in late December 2025, La Tribune reported. The breakdown adds billions to a […]
A Russian Su-30 fighter jet crashed in Crimea during a scheduled training flight due to an engine explosion, with both crew members ejecting safely and later being recovered. The incident adds to the documented […]
While the development of China’s naval air arm and the US Navy’s show of force against Iran have captured media attention, there is a third emerging naval power whose trajectory should not be ignored. The […]
Based on reports from March 2026, the US government has approved the sale of F-35 stealth fighters to Saudi Arabia. This major deal includes 48 F-35A jets and is part of a larger, $142 billion […]
GKN Aerospace has delivered the first upgraded RM12 engine to the Swedish Armed Forces, marking a milestone in the RM12 Enhanced Performance programme. The delivery follows an earlier contract valued at approximately £32 million (SEK […]
Brazil became the first Latin American nation to build a supersonic fighter jet on Wednesday when it unveiled the first Gripen plane assembled in the country. Brazil first signed the contract for Saab’s, Gripen in […]
U.S. Central Command on March 15 released official imagery showing U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft refueling in flight while supporting Operation Epic Fury, a campaign CENTCOM says began on February 28. The imagery […]
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