From stealth technology and artificial intelligence-powered sensors to massive weapons payloads and supercruise capabilities, modern fighter aircraft represent the pinnacle of military engineering.
Defense
US Air Force plans 108 new aircraft in FY2027 as slow industry output limits fighter and tanker fleet growth plans.
Saab unveils the first Gripen F fighter for Brazil, enhancing pilot training, combat readiness, and defence cooperation.
Switzerland’s first F-35A enters major assembly at Lockheed Martin Marietta, with delivery to Arkansas set for mid-2027.
Northrop Grumman says efforts to accelerate production of the B-21 Raider stealth bomber could encourage the U.S. Air Force to expand the size of its future bomber fleet beyond the long-standing target of 100 aircraft.
India’s indigenous fifth-generation fighter aircraft programme has entered a major new phase after the Ministry of Defence issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to three shortlisted industry groups for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) project.
Two United States Navy EA-18G Growler fighter jets collided during an aerial demonstration at Mountain Home Air Force Base (MUO), Idaho, on May 17, destroying aircraft collectively valued at approximately $136 million.
Earlier this year, the F-35 Joint Program Office and the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence completed the first test flight of 4 Selective Precision Effects At Range Capability 3 (SPEAR 3) missiles aboard a fifth-generation F-35B Lightning II test aircraft, marking a major milestone for Britain’s next-generation precision strike capability.
Airlines across the United States continue competing aggressively for experienced pilots in 2026, especially as military aviators remain among the industry’s most valuable recruits.
The Pentagon’s latest operational assessment found that the F-35 Lightning II modernization program has failed to deliver the combat improvements originally expected from its Technology Refresh 3 upgrade package.