Brazil has achieved a major milestone in aerospace manufacturing as Embraer, in partnership with Saab and the Brazilian Air Force, officially presented the first Gripen E fighter jet produced locally.
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The Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), a joint sixth-generation fighter jet initiative involving the United Kingdom, Japan, and Italy, is facing uncertainty due to delays in British defense funding commitments.
US to receive F-35 jets without radars due to APG-85 delays, impacting combat readiness and fleet capability planning.
Training a fighter pilot for the United States Air Force (USAF) at bases such as Washington involves multi-year instruction pipelines and millions of dollars in taxpayer investment.
Airbus supports a two-fighter structure to rescue the stalled Future Combat Air System as France and Germany clash over operational requirements and program governance.
The U.S. Air Force confirms Lot 17 F-35A fighters arrive with radars installed, countering earlier reports while modernization challenges continue.
The Eurofighter Typhoon has surpassed one million flying hours, marking a rare milestone for a modern swing-role combat aircraft.
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.
Boeing’s F-47 NGAD fighter win sparks debate over costs, timelines, and stealth capability as USAF seeks air dominance.
Sabena Aerospace will maintain European F-16 fighters destined for Ukraine under a new US DoD contract, ensuring sustained operational readiness as additional aircraft arrive.