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India clears the way for landmark deal to acquire French Rafale jets
India proceeds with a significant deal to acquire French-made Rafale fighter jets, emphasizing mutual strategic independence and cooperation between the two nations....
‘Not There Yet’: China’s New Xi’an H-20 Stealth Bomber Has a Problem
General Stephen L. Davis of the Air Force Global Strike Command has described the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) as a 'regional bomber force at best,' underscoring that China’s H-20 stealt...
China’s New Flying Wing Xi’an H-20 Stealth Bomber Is ‘Frozen In Time’
Despite progress on China’s Chengdu J-36 sixth-generation fighter with four prototypes already airborne by late 2025, the development of the H-20 stealth bomber is described as stagnant. According to ...
U.S. Air Force Needs 500 Next-Gen Fighters, Bombers To Beat China
The U.S. Air Force plans to acquire at least 500 advanced combat aircraft to maintain an edge over the Chinese military in the Pacific theater. The service aims for longer range capabilities with its ...
F-35 Debate Over? Canada Has Made ‘Component’ Payments for 14 New Stealth Fighters
The Canadian government has begun making payments for critical long-lead components of 14 additional F-35 stealth fighters, despite ongoing review processes and consideration of Sweden's Saab Gripen a...
Saab shares ‘detailed information’ on Gripen with Canada as part of ‘dual fleet’ pitch
Swedish defense company Saab is providing detailed information about its Gripen fighter jet to the Canadian government. This move aims to position the Gripen as an alternative option to American-made ...
Indonesia selects Italian M-346 trainer jet
The Indonesian Air Force has chosen the Italian aircraft manufacturer Leonardo's M-346 Jet Trainer as part of its efforts to modernize its air force fleet. An order of up to 24 units is expected, with...
Private Sector Poised To Lead India's AMCA Stealth Fighter Development?
India's AMCA program, designed for a fifth-generation stealth fighter, has seen discussions about private industry possibly leading the effort without Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). There are re...
HAL Denies Exclusion from AMCA Programme, Still Awaiting Formal Notification from DRDO
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has denied reports that it was excluded from the development and manufacturing phase of India's Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme. HAL awaits formal ...