India is once again at the center of a complex geopolitical and defense debate as the United States signals possible sanctions over the acquisition of Russian-made Su-57 stealth fighter jets.
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The US Air Force conducted a successful live-warhead test of the Rusty Dagger cruise missile, part of the Extended Range Attack Munition (ERAM) program, at Eglin Air Force Base near Valparaiso, Florida (VPS).
Indonesia has abandoned plans to acquire Boeing’s F-15EX fighters, shifting focus to Rafale deliveries, KF-21 development, and training fleet upgrades as part of a broader air force modernization effort.
Speaking at the Singapore Airshow at Singapore Changi Airport (SIN), a senior executive said the region could field close to 300 Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II aircraft by 2035.
The United States Air Force (USAF) operates one of the least visible yet most consequential aircraft in global aviation, the Boeing E-4B Nightwatch, often called the “Doomsday Plane.”
The US Air Force is adding real combat realism to Basic Military Training by building two mock airfields that allow trainees to work directly with operational aircraft and airfield systems.
Italy revises GCAP fighter costs to $21.8 billion, sparking political debate as parliament reviews funding for the 2035 jet.
The United States maintains a vast network of air bases across Europe, projecting power, supporting NATO, and ensuring rapid response capabilities.
The Royal Danish Air Force (RDAF) is preparing to retire its final Lockheed Martin F‑16 fighter jets at a formal farewell ceremony scheduled for 18 January at Skrydstrup Air Base (SKS) in southern Denmark.
The Department of the Air Force has appointed 5 senior officials as its first Portfolio Acquisition Executives to speed up procurement and improve accountability.