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Korean War vet to get Medal of Honor for longest dogfight in US military history
At 100 years old, naval aviator Captain Royce Williams will be awarded the Medal of Honor for his significant role in an extended dogfight during the Korean War, which is noted as one of the longest i...
HAL and Safran Set to Localize M88 Engine Assembly for India’s Expanded Rafale Fleet
The Indian government has approved the acquisition of 114 Dassault Rafale fighter jets, which will necessitate the localization of the M88 engine assembly by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Sa...
The Canada F-35 Debate Looks RIP Now (Well, Maybe)
As of February 2026, Canada's Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) appears closer to adopting a 'mixed-fleet' strategy for its aircraft inventory amidst tense relations with the Trump administration. Despi...
GE Plans Dedicated F404 Engine MRO Facility in India to Support IAF's Expanding Tejas Fleet
GE Aviation is planning to establish a dedicated maintenance and repair facility for the General Electric F404 engines used by India's indigenous Tejas fighter jet. This move aims to bolster India’s s...
Cuba runs out of aircraft fuel; Russia sees situation as critical
Russia has expressed grave concern over Cuba's shortage of aviation fuel, considering the situation critical. The lack of aviation fuel is exacerbating an already challenging economic environment for ...
Dispute Between Pentagon and FAA on Laser Use Against Cartel Drones Results in Airspace Closure
A disagreement has emerged between the U.S. Department of Defense (Pentagon) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) over the use of lasers to disable drug cartel drones. This dispute caused tem...
TEJAS MK-1A Deliveries Face Fresh Setback Amid Avionics Woes And Certification Delays
India's TEJAS MK-1A fighter jet deliveries have been delayed beyond May 2026 due to avionics issues and certification delays. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has manufactured at least five jets bu...
Toyota gears up for bigger role at air taxi maker Joby
Japanese automaker Toyota has assembled approximately 200 employees dedicated to supporting air taxi company Joby Aviation by providing critical parts and manufacturing expertise....
Pentagon Allowed CBP to Use Anti-Drone Laser Before FAA Closed El Paso Airspace
The Pentagon reportedly allowed the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to use an anti-drone laser system in El Paso before the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) closed the airspace. No further...
Guidance: Military low flying: MOD sponsored air exercises
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) sponsors air exercises involving low-flying aircraft within the UK's designated 'low flying system' areas....