Only 51% of US F-35s combat-ready
Half of the F-35s delivered to the USA are deemed fit for combat missions. The US military has received 628 F-35 fighters from Lockheed Martin, […]
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Drone defense strategy: UK invests £4.5 billion
UK launches £4.5 billion drone defense strategy. The UK government’s recent announcement reveals a massive £4.5 billion investment in a Drone Defense Strategy, marking a […]
Sweden withdraws Saab sk60 after 60 years of service
Sweden announces the retirement of the Saab Sk60 in June 2024, marking the end of more than 60 years of service in the air force. […]
Jet-streams speed up transatlantic flights
Jet streams shorten transatlantic flights by 30 to 60 minutes, and can propel airliners at supersonic speeds. Jet streams, powerful rivers of stratospheric air, play […]
Ukraine could get a 5th generation fighter jet in the 2030s
A major breakthrough for Ukrainian military aviation with the potential acquisition of a 5th generation fighter aircraft. A new era for Ukrainian military aviation In […]
Japan limits exports of new-generation fighter jets
Japan limits the export of new-generation fighter jets, developed with Great Britain and Italy, to third countries. Details here. Japan tightens the screws on exports […]
Ukraine shoots down 4 Russian fighters in one weekend
Ukraine shoots down 4 Russian fighters, including Su-34s, in one weekend. Discover the technology and strategy behind these aerial successes. This weekend, Ukraine achieved a […]
Biden Administration cuts F-35 orders for 2025 by 18
The Biden administration’s announcement to reduce Lockheed Martin’s FY 2025 F-35 fighter aircraft orders by 18% has sent shockwaves through the defense industry and prompted […]
Modernization and extension of the B-52 Stratofortress
Find out how the US Air Force is modernizing the B-52 Stratofortress to extend its service life to 2060. Analysis of the technical challenges and […]
Boeing T-7 program delayed by defective parts
Boeing postpones delivery of T-7A Red Hawk trainer jets to the US Air Force due to parts quality issues, impacting the production schedule. Quality challenges […]