Iran’s Infamous F-313 ‘Stealth Jet’ Makes a Comeback As a Naval Drone
The questionable F-313 Qaher, presented in 2013 as “Iran’s first stealth jet”, reappears in drone form. On Feb. 1, 2013,…
Airbus Commences A321 Maritime Patrol ‘Flying Frigate’ Study for French Navy
After many years of special mission A320 proposals, a contract has been signed between Airbus and the French Defense Procurement…
Breaking: First Mirage 2000s Delivered to Ukraine
Less than a year after the transfer was announced, the French Defense Minister announced the delivery of the first Mirage…
Thunder in the Heavens: A Brief History of the Aircraft of the USAF Thunderbirds
Entertaining crowds since 1953, the United States Air Force Thunderbirds are one of the world’s best known aerial demonstrations teams,…
Philippines FA-50s and U.S. B-1B Lancers Fly in Joint Air Patrol over West Philippine Sea
U.S. and Philippines aircraft have been involved in a series of bilateral exercises, which this time saw FA-50 light fighters…
JASDF Reveals Stunning Kawasaki C-1 Commemorative Livery as the Type Nears Retirement
The JASDF, historically famous for the stunning liveries of its aircraft, has revealed a brand-new paintjob for the Kawasaki C-1…
U.S. Air Force Expands Work on Sixth-Generation Fighter Engines
The USAF increased the funding for the development of advanced engines earmarked for sixth-generation fighters, with new contracts awarded to…
Viper Shield EW Suite Flies on F-16 for the First Time
The first flight of the new AN/ALQ-254(V)1 Viper All-Digital Shield Electronic Warfare suite was performed on an F-16C Block 70…
Lockheed Martin Delivers Bulgaria its First F-16 Block 70
The first two F-16 Block 70s now officially delivered are expected to arrive in Bulgaria between late March to early…
‘Franken-Lightning’ Built From Two Damaged F-35s Returns to Operational Fleet
After a lengthy restoration started with a feasibility study in 2020, the F-35 AF-5269 was sent to Lockheed Martin for…