Air force

Pentagon awards Lockheed Martin $11.8 billion contract for F-35 production amid budget uncertainty

Pentagon awards Lockheed Martin $11.8 billion contract for F-35 production amid budget uncertainty

The Pentagon has awarded Lockheed Martin an $11.8 billion undefinitized contract for the production of F-35 Joint Strike Fighters, a move that keeps the critical stealth fighter…

21. 12. 2024
Su-34 Fullback, an Istrbitel-Bombardirovchik based on Su-27

Su-34 Fullback, an Istrbitel-Bombardirovchik based on Su-27

The Su-34, known by NATO as the Fullback, is a Russian tactical bomber developed by Sukhoi in the Soviet Union and later in Russia between 1980 and 2000. Its first…

09. 12. 2024
Su-57 presented in China: Is there really a new customer for the Russian aircraft?

Su-57 presented in China: Is there really a new customer for the Russian aircraft?

According to Alexander Mikheev, the head of Russia's Rosoboronexport, the first contract for Russia's so-called 5th-generation Su-57 aircraft was signed during an air show…

29. 11. 2024
Turkey’s Fighter Jet gap: A Eurofighter Typhoon deal in the making?

Turkey’s Fighter Jet gap: A Eurofighter Typhoon deal in the making?

Turkey is facing a critical fighter jet gap as it awaits the rollout of its domestically developed 5th-generation KAAN fighter, expected to enter service in 2030…

13. 11. 2024
Refueling the Future: Will budget constraints stall NGAS?

Refueling the Future: Will budget constraints stall NGAS?

The U.S. Air Force’s plans to develop a next-generation stealth refueling tanker, known as the Next-Generation Aerial Refueling System (NGAS), are facing a significant…

10. 11. 2024
U.S. deploys B-52 bombers and warships to bolster presence in the Middle East

U.S. deploys B-52 bombers and warships to bolster presence in the Middle East

In response to the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and heightened regional tensions, the United States is reinforcing its military presence. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has…

01. 11. 2024
The first Tigre helicopter upgraded to MK2 standard has been delivered to the French Army

The first Tigre helicopter upgraded to MK2 standard has been delivered to the French Army

The Tigre is a twin-engine reconnaissance and attack helicopter. It is used for reconnaissance, attack, destruction, interception, escort and collection missions, day and night, and…

31. 10. 2024
U.S. Army Special Forces join search for missing Navy pilots after crash

U.S. Army Special Forces join search for missing Navy pilots after crash

On Tuesday afternoon 10/15/2024, a tragic incident occurred when a Navy EA-18G Growler jet, assigned to the Electronic Attack Squadron 130 at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island…

21. 10. 2024
Boeing Defense Unit faces $2 billion loss in Q3 amid workforce reductions and program setbacks

Boeing Defense Unit faces $2 billion loss in Q3 amid workforce reductions and program setbacks

Boeing’s defense arm is grappling with a staggering $2 billion loss for the third quarter of 2024, as the company disclosed today. This latest blow brings the total…

13. 10. 2024
Iraq boosts air defenses with $2.8 billion deal for South Korean Cheongung-II missile system

Iraq boosts air defenses with $2.8 billion deal for South Korean Cheongung-II missile system

In a significant move to strengthen its national defense capabilities, Iraq has finalized a $2.8 billion deal with South Korea to purchase the advanced Cheongung-II air defense…

22. 09. 2024
F-15J Peace Eagle – Japanese air superiority fighter faces the Chinese incursions

F-15J Peace Eagle – Japanese air superiority fighter faces the Chinese incursions

Over two hundred units of Mitsubishi F-15J and F-15DJ air superiority fighters have been completed for service in the JASDF. Chinese aircraft were responsible for 392 alpha scrambles…

15. 09. 2024
U.S. Army selects Anduril and Performance Drone Works to provide small drones for brigade combat teams

U.S. Army selects Anduril and Performance Drone Works to provide small drones for brigade combat teams

The U.S. Army has chosen Anduril Industries and Performance Drone Works to supply Small Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (SUAS) to its units, part of an initiative to quickly integrate…

14. 09. 2024