Fighter jets
Could Pakistan's reported sending forces to Saudi Arabia change regional power balance? - analysis
The deployment includes “8,000 troops, JF-17 jets, drones, HQ-9 air defense system,” and Pakistan will operate the military platforms.
Pakistan sends thousands of troops, jet squadron to Saudi Arabia Iran war
Israel set for first-ever F-35 external fuel tank upgrade in force buildup push
Israeli Air Force says it dropped 135,000 bombs in recent wars, warns of Syrian military rebuild
IAF eyes major overhaul of F-16s, used to strike Iran, to meet future combat needs
The decades-old F-16 "Barak" aircraft managed to strike in Iran without refueling, and added significant capacity to the Israel Air Force’s strike capability.
Germany, France, Spain to discuss fighter jet program in October, says Berlin
"National interests will need to be put aside by one or the other or all of us. It is clear we are damned to succeed; we need this project," Germany's defense minister said.
Trump administration considers buying stakes in defense giants after Intel deal
Following the acquisition of a 10% stake in Intel, US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick hinted at an even bolder move: direct state ownership in companies like Lockheed, RTX, Boeing, and others.
Electronic warfare is redefining modern combat across air, land, and sea
Once viewed as a supporting tool for pilots to defend against missiles and radar locks, EW now shapes entire campaigns, determining the success or failure of complex operations.
Spain shelves plans to buy F-35 fighter jets, El Pais reports
The government had earmarked 6.25 billion euros ($7.24 billion) in its 2023 budget to buy new fighter jets, El Pais said.
F-35 fighter jet crashes in California, pilot ejects safely
No further details on the crash were provided. The cause of the crash is under investigation, the statement from NAS Lemoore said.
A major milestone: First female drone squadron commander appointed in IAF
A female Lt.-Col. officially took her role in the Israeli Air Force as the first female commander of a UAV squadron.
Israel's defense industry eyes new partners for next-gen fighter jet by 2028
As European nations increasingly purchase US-made systems, Israeli companies may struggle to secure major contracts.
Turkey nears Eurofighter jet purchase after UK, German agreements
Turkey has been in talks to purchase 40 of the jets, which are built by a consortium of Germany, Britain, Italy and Spain, represented by Airbus, BAE Systems, and Leonardo.
Billion-dollar-deal: Turkey renews bid for acquisition of Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jet - report
The UK is leading the export campaign for the Typhoon fighter jet, according to a spokesperson for the UK Defense Ministry.
