The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II program has encountered another delay, just weeks after the U.S. Department of Defense finalized a $24 billion contract with Lockheed Martin for two additional lots of F-35 airframes.
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The Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) has received approval from the country’s interim government to allocate billions toward the acquisition of multirole fighter jets and advanced defense systems.
These 10 Heavily Armed Combat Aircraft don’t just carry weapons, they practically are weapons, flying arsenals!
Germany, France, and Spain are set to be at the helm of the development of FCAS. Assisting its fighting capacities will be the drone swarms and digital combat network.
Fighter jet pilots in the United States Armed Forces are among the most elite aviators in the world, operating from major bases such as Washington D.C.
The global ranking of air forces by pilot numbers reflects fleet sizes and operational demands, with the United States commanding an unmatched lead.
At its peak of production, one MiG-21 was rolling out every single day. More than 11,000 units were ultimately built, making it the most-produced supersonic fighter in history.
The US Navy has awarded Pratt & Whitney (P&W) a contract modification valued at nearly $2.9 billion to produce more F135 engines for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.
On August 12, 2025, a ride along passenger aboard a McDonnell Douglas F-15D accidentally activated the ejection system while the jet was taxiing at Westfield Barnes Regional Airport (BAF).
Here’s a look at the top 10 countries with the biggest air forces in 2025, and where India and Pakistan stand among them.