On October 30, the U.S. Senate confirmed General Kenneth S. Wilsbach as the next Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force (USAF), approved by unanimous consent just two days before the current top officer departs.
Defence
A heavy Russian cargo aircraft landed on Sunday at Simón BolÃvar International Airport (CCS) after an extensive multi-stop flight from Russia, in a move likely to heighten tensions between the United States and Venezuela.
Let’s look at how much these countries spend on air power, what kinds of aircraft they operate, and what their strategies reveal about the balance of power in the skies.
In a significant development in global military rankings, India has overtaken China to claim the position of the third most powerful air force worldwide in the latest World Directory of Modern Military Aircraft (WDMMA) data, covering 103 nations and 129 air services.
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has announced a new partnership with South Korea-based Hanwha Aerospace to develop a short takeoff and landing (STOL) version of the Gray Eagle unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV).
The U.S. military has a reputation for keeping aircraft in service far beyond their original design life.
India finalized its largest-ever defense aviation contract, a Rs 66,500 crore deal for 97 Tejas fighter jets.
The United States Air Force (USAF) confirmed that its second B-21 Raider stealth bomber has successfully flown to Edwards Air Force Base (EDW) in California.
Chinese bombers joined Russian aircraft in patrols near Alaska in 2024, marking a shift in Beijing’s military activities.
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) is poised to launch a Boeing 777-300ER freighter conversion line in Arizona, USA, starting next year. IAI has secured a 15-year partnership agreement with Ascent Aviation Services, designating Ascent’s Marana facilities to conduct the necessary modifications on the twinjet aircraft type.