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.
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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.
There is no single definition of the “most powerful” military aircraft. Today’s air power is distributed across thrust, payload, stealth, sensors, maneuverability, and strategic reach.
The US sixth-generation fighter program, now designated F-47, moved from concept to contract under President Donald Trump’s second term, with Boeing selected as the prime contractor.
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.
Italy invests €112.6 million to establish a multinational F-35 Lightning II pilot training center at Trapani-Birgi Air Base (TPS), creating the first dedicated F-35 training facility outside the United States for NATO and European Joint Strike Fighter partner nations.
U.S. stealth fighters return to Puerto Rico after Operation Absolute Resolve captured Venezuela’s president using massive airpower.
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.