Indonesia is in preliminary discussions with Pakistan over a potential acquisition of JF-17 Thunder fighter jets, as Jakarta continues an aggressive and unusually broad effort to modernize its air force.
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Boeing has entered the final phase of certification flight testing for its largest narrowbody aircraft, the 737 MAX 10, as of January 9, 2026.
The Department of the Air Force has appointed 5 senior officials as its first Portfolio Acquisition Executives to speed up procurement and improve accountability.
Bangladesh is assessing the JF-17 Thunder to replace ageing fighter aircraft and modernize its air force combat fleet.
U.S. stealth fighters return to Puerto Rico after Operation Absolute Resolve captured Venezuela’s president using massive airpower.
Alaska Airlines (AS) has unveiled the largest fleet order in its history, marking a defining moment in the carrier’s long-term growth strategy.
Israel is prepared to invoke a technology-based veto to prevent the sale of F-35 stealth fighter jets to Turkey, according to a senior Israeli official, underscoring rising geopolitical and defense tensions in the eastern Mediterranean and the broader NATO alliance.
The United States maintains one of the world’s most capable long-range bomber forces, anchored by two aircraft that reflect very different design philosophies and operational roles.
US Special Operations forces have detained Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in Caracas, triggering a leadership crisis, legal action in New York, and strong international reaction as interim authority forms inside Venezuela.
Lockheed Martin has been contracted to deliver 55 Legion IRST pods to the Taiwan Air Force, marking a significant enhancement in the island’s aerial surveillance and targeting capabilities amid growing regional tensions.