fighter jets
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Boeing has confirmed that production on the U.S. Air Force’s new F-47 sixth-generation fighter aircraft has begun. This milestone was achieved swiftly due to a classified flight-demonstrator program w...
Close-up images of China's WS-21 turbofan engine reveal new details about the stealth features of Shenyang's J-35 fighter variants, including a carrier-based model designed to succeed the J-15. The im...
Russian President Vladimir Putin launched an attack on Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, using missiles and drones, leading to the death of at least one person and injuries to dozens more. In response to this ...
The Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) of India has initiated new hiring drives to expedite the development process of the next generation Tejas Mk2 aircraft prototype, along with the full-scale ad...
China has begun exporting its domestically produced fighter jets with three options available: the FC-31/J-35 export variant for stealth capabilities, the J-10C as a mid-tier multirole fighter with mo...
India's Department of Defence Production seeks final approval for a Rs 30,000 crore deal with Safran to co-develop an advanced fighter jet engine for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA). This a...
Lockheed Martin announced that it delivered 191 F-35 fighter jets in 2025, achieving a new record and meeting its initial goal set for the year. This accomplishment helps address a backlog of stored a...
China's efforts towards developing sixth-generation fighter jets are no longer theoretical. U.S. defense assessments suggest that at least two new prototypes, designated as the J-36 and J-50, have ent...
The Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) of India's Ministry of Defence has initiated a targeted recruitment drive aimed at augmenting its workforce for key indigenous fighter projects. The initiativ...
Taiwan's F-16V fighter jets are currently undergoing ground tests in the US, amid pressure from Taiwan for accelerated deliveries due to previous delays....
China’s J-10 fighter represents a significant step away from copying foreign designs, showcasing domestic innovation by Chengdu’s design institute and CAC manufacturing. The early J-10A models entered...
The French government has disclosed a sophisticated disinformation campaign aimed at undermining India's purchase of 26 Rafale-Marine fighter jets. The forged documents, exposed by the agency Viginum ...
According to a US report, five countries are interested in purchasing the J-10C fighter jet and three others are eyeing the J-35. This indicates a significant increase in demand for Chinese military a...
The F-16 Fighting Falcon, despite approaching its 48th year of service, continues to be a key asset for the U.S. Air Force due to constant modernization and its versatile design, adapting from a light...
Boeing has secured a contract to provide additional F-15 fighter jets to the Israeli Air Force. The delivery of these aircraft is part of an ongoing partnership between Boeing and the Israeli military...
South Korea aims to develop its own jet fighter engines independently, reducing dependence on foreign suppliers subject to export restrictions and geopolitical tensions. Hanwha Aerospace is leading th...
The US Department of Defense has awarded Boeing a $8.6 billion contract to produce up to 50 new F-15IA fighter jets for the Israeli Air Force, just after US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Mi...
The Israeli Air Force has signed an agreement worth $8.58 billion for at least 25 new F-15IA jets, deepening its relationship with this aircraft model....
The Pentagon has signed a deal worth $8.6 billion with Boeing for the production of advanced F-15QA fighters specifically for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). This contract marks an important collabor...
The article discusses potential developments in the Middle East for 2026 including Turkey and Saudi Arabia potentially acquiring F-35 jets, possible conflict involving Lebanon, advancements in missile...
The US Department of Defense has announced a significant defense agreement with Israel involving the sale of advanced F-15 fighter jets to enhance its air combat capabilities. This decision follows re...
The Pentagon has announced a significant defense agreement with Israel. The deal includes the sale of advanced F-15 fighter jets valued at $8.6 billion, bolstering Israel's air defense capabilities....
A ranking of fighter jets for 2026 highlights the F-35 Lightning II's dominance due to its stealth capabilities, sensor fusion, and networking technology which allows it to detect and engage targets b...
Canada faces a critical decision regarding its fighter jet procurement. With only 16 F-35s acquired so far, Ottawa must choose whether to complete the full buy or opt for an alternative like Saab's Gr...
The Russian state aircraft manufacturer has completed its delivery of Su-35 fighter jets for the country's air force this year. The United Aircraft Corporation stated that they have transferred the fi...
In 2024, F-35 aircraft were found to be prepared and operational only half of the time due to maintenance issues or other logistical problems. This statistic highlights ongoing challenges with maintai...
A Polish official has stated support for transferring MiG-29 fighter jets if Poland receives anti-drone technology from Ukraine as part of the deal....
The Japanese Ministry of Defense has confirmed its next-generation fighter aircraft program's progress and budget planning, aiming for the year 2035. Japan is collaborating closely with the United Kin...
The latest East Front News newsletter highlights key events from the week including the delivery of MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine, as well as analyzing the geopolitical position of Georgia amidst Eur...
The Dassault Rafale fighter jet, despite being classified as a 4.5-generation aircraft, is described as a formidable combat platform due to its extensive weapons payload capability and flexible config...
According to a Pentagon report, China's FC-31, J-10C, and JF-17 fighter jets are positioning the country as a growing force in the global military aviation market. These aircraft models contribute to ...
A Pentagon report notes China's increasing influence in the fighter jet export market with the FC-31, J-10C, and JF-17 models....
The United States has awarded Boeing an agreement worth up to $8.58 billion to design and provide 25 new F-15IA fighter aircraft for the Israeli Air Force. The contract includes stages of system integ...
According to reports from Pentagon officials, Pakistan has decided not to purchase the J-35 fighter jets. The report also suggests that China is aiming for a significant increase in sales of its advan...
Ukrainian pilots are undergoing training and preparations to transition to a new fighter jet provided by NATO countries. This move is aimed at enhancing Ukraine's air defense capabilities as part of b...
The article discusses China's J-20 Mighty Dragon, highlighting its achievements such as being in substantial numbers with long-range capabilities, AESA radar, and significant payload capacity. However...
The Indian Navy aims to expedite the development of its Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter (TEDBF) and has sought approval from the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS). It plans to collaborate with the Ad...
On January 12, China’s State Administration of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense confirmed that the export-oriented J-10CE fighter jet secured its first combat victory in May. The ...
The South Korean government has announced that the KAI (Korean Aerospace Industries) has completed its flight test program for the KF-21 fighter jet. The country aims to start delivering production ai...
A recent encounter near the Miyako Strait witnessed an engagement of Chinese Shenyang J-15 carrier-based fighter jets from China’s aircraft carrier Liaoning with Japanese military planes. This inciden...
Workers from the Saint Louis region are set to manufacture advanced fighter jets destined for use by the Israeli Defense Forces. This production marks a significant economic boost and strategic partne...
A report suggests that Pakistan might offer the JF-17 Thunder fighter aircraft to Saudi Arabia as a way to repay debt. However, it is questioned whether Saudi Arabia would be interested in this partic...