Air force

Ukraine Unveils Trailer-Mounted STASH Air Defense During Record Russian Aerial Assault

Ukraine Unveils Trailer-Mounted STASH Air Defense During Record Russian Aerial Assault

In the early hours of May 1, 2026, as waves of Russian Shahed drones darkened the skies over western Ukraine, a previously unknown surface-to-air missile system made its dramatic…

09. 05. 2026
Adir’s Proven Might: Why Israel is Doubling Its F-35 Fleet Amid Regional Threats

Adir’s Proven Might: Why Israel is Doubling Its F-35 Fleet Amid Regional Threats

In a decisive move that underscores Israel’s commitment to maintaining unchallenged aerial dominance in an increasingly volatile Middle East, the Israeli government has approved the…

07. 05. 2026
The End of an Era: The U.S. Air Force’s Dragon Lady Prepares for Retirement

The End of an Era: The U.S. Air Force’s Dragon Lady Prepares for Retirement

For more than seven decades, the Lockheed U-2 Dragon Lady has embodied the pinnacle of American aerial reconnaissance, a spindly, high-flying sentinel that has peered into the world’s…

29. 04. 2026
Attack Helicopters’ Twilight? Japan’s Bold Shift and the Global Future of Manned vs. Unmanned Warfare

Attack Helicopters’ Twilight? Japan’s Bold Shift and the Global Future of Manned vs. Unmanned Warfare

Japan’s Ground Self-Defense Force (GSDF) is embarking on a significant transformation in its aviation capabilities, phasing out its fleet of manned attack and observation…

16. 04. 2026
From Aging CF-18 Hornets to Future Tempest: Why Canada Is Exploring GCAP Amid Fighter Fleet Uncertainties

From Aging CF-18 Hornets to Future Tempest: Why Canada Is Exploring GCAP Amid Fighter Fleet Uncertainties

Canada’s reported pursuit of observer status in the Global Combat Air Programme, or GCAP, represents a significant development in the country’s defence posture as it…

11. 04. 2026
Rearming Without Stealth: Why Spain Rejected the F-35B and What Comes Next for Its Carrier Fleet

Rearming Without Stealth: Why Spain Rejected the F-35B and What Comes Next for Its Carrier Fleet

Spain’s naval aviation stands at a crossroads as the country navigates ambitious rearmament goals amid tight budgets, European strategic priorities, and the aging of its iconic AV-8B…

09. 04. 2026
Turkey Joins the Eurofighter Club: £8 Billion Deal Modernizes Air Force and Bolsters NATO’s Eastern Flank

Turkey Joins the Eurofighter Club: £8 Billion Deal Modernizes Air Force and Bolsters NATO’s Eastern Flank

In October 2025, Turkey finalized an agreement with the United Kingdom for the purchase of 20 new Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft, valued at approximately £8 billion ($10.7 billion)…

08. 04. 2026
Bird of Prey: Airbus Unveils Autonomous Drone Hunter to Counter Kamikaze Threats

Bird of Prey: Airbus Unveils Autonomous Drone Hunter to Counter Kamikaze Threats

In the rapidly evolving landscape of modern warfare, where low-cost kamikaze drones have become a dominant asymmetric threat, traditional air defense systems often find themselves…

05. 04. 2026
LUCAS: America’s €32,000 Shahed Clone Strikes Back – U.S. Turns Iranian Tech Against Tehran in Epic Fury

LUCAS: America’s €32,000 Shahed Clone Strikes Back – U.S. Turns Iranian Tech Against Tehran in Epic Fury

The LUCAS (Low-cost Uncrewed Combat Attack System) drone, developed by Arizona-based SpektreWorks, represents a major evolution in U.S. military tactics toward affordable…

11. 03. 2026
USAF Achieves Breakthrough: F-22 Controls Autonomous MQ-20 Drone in Mid-Air Exercise

USAF Achieves Breakthrough: F-22 Controls Autonomous MQ-20 Drone in Mid-Air Exercise

The US Air Force has achieved a significant milestone in aerial warfare by demonstrating, for the first time, mid-flight control of an autonomous drone by the iconic…

05. 03. 2026
Airbus Unveils Dual High-Speed and Conventional Concepts to Shape NATO’s Post-2035 Helicopter Fleet

Airbus Unveils Dual High-Speed and Conventional Concepts to Shape NATO’s Post-2035 Helicopter Fleet

Airbus Helicopters recently unveiled two innovative rotorcraft concepts as part of NATO’s Next Generation Rotorcraft Capabilities (NGRC) program. These designs aim to equip European…

26. 02. 2026
The Mi-24 Is Gone: Hungary’s Quiet Helicopter Exit Explained

The Mi-24 Is Gone: Hungary’s Quiet Helicopter Exit Explained

In early February 2026, Hungary ended the operational life of its Mi-24 attack helicopters—without ceremony, without fanfare, and with a finality driven as much by paperwork…

18. 02. 2026