The first Gripen E fighter assembled in Brazil by Embraer has completed its maiden flight, marking a major step in the country’s effort to establish an indigenous production capability for advanced supersonic combat aircraft.
Fighter aircraft
The global race for sixth-generation fighter aircraft is moving beyond the traditional pursuit of speed, manoeuvrability and stealth.
Below are the ten most expensive fighter jets ever built, ranked by approximate unit cost, with one strategic bomber included as a benchmark outlier.
South Korea has rolled out its first production KF-21 fighter, highlighting rapid development and growing defense ambitions.
Airbus Defence and Space is enhancing its position in global defense with aircraft like the A400M, A330 MRTT, and Eurodrone.
A December 19 inspector general audit found that the Department of Defense did not consistently hold Lockheed Martin accountable for poor F-35 sustainment performance under a 2024 contract.
Iran seeks advanced Russian weapons, air defence systems and missile upgrades despite revived UN sanctions and regional tensions.
The Eurofighter Typhoon, jointly developed by Airbus, BAE Systems, and Leonardo, continues to form the backbone of Europe’s air defense.
For more than three decades since the end of the Cold War, the United States has remained the world’s leading air power.
In today’s uncertain global situation and increasing regional and international threats, air security forces are poised to leverage advanced technology to maximize their modern air defence strategy.