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Jan 18, 2024
Regardless of who shot down the A-50 AEW, its loss is a major embarrassment for Russian Air Force commanders.
Jan 17, 2024
The service is embedding testers in the program office and company teams to develop a swift test timeline.
Jan 17, 2024
The self-governed island expects local companies will contribute 75% to the program to replace the Beechcraft T-34C.
Jan 17, 2024
On Nov. 15, 1994, a female fighter pilot flew a combat mission for the U.S. for the very first time.
Jan 12, 2024
Over 50 years, the capability and complexity of the Lockheed Martin F-16 have evolved from lightweight day fighter to multirole combat aircraft.

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Sep 16, 2024
Poland’s Defense Minister has approved calls from commanders to allow non-commissioned officers to fly the country’s new Boeing Apache attack helicopter fleet.
Sep 16, 2024
Airbus Helicopters CEO Bruno Even has suggested the RAF's Puma helicopter fleet could fly into the mid-2030s, potentially negating the need for a replacement medium rotorcraft.
Sep 16, 2024
Chinese state media has hinted that trials have begun of a new carrier-borne fighter, with speculation that Beijing could be referring to the Shenyang J-35.
Sep 13, 2024
Lockheed Martin says timing issues around the next lot of F-35 JSF production could affect sales and cashflow.
Sep 13, 2024
The British government has awarded BAE Systems a £60 million ($78 million) contract to develop a more capable version of the Sting Ray torpedo.
Sep 13, 2024
Northrop Grumman is "monitoring" changes USAF may make to its Next-Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program after the company took a pass on bidding as a prime.
Sep 11, 2024
Naval vessels rescued the pilot after he ejected.
Sep 10, 2024
About 60% of Venezuela’s Air Force fleet comprises Western aircraft, and this ratio is likely to remain relatively unchanged as Venezuela’s relations with the U.S., especially, are slowly improving.