The US Air Force carried out the first and so far only tests of dropping inert B61-12 nuclear gravity bombs from the F-35A at Tonopah Test Range near Las Vegas (LAS).
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The MiG-21, India’s first supersonic fighter, is returning to the skies as part of the Indian Air Force’s Heritage Flight, celebrating six decades of service and unmatched legacy.
Romania has officially completed the transfer of eighteen second-hand F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets from the Netherlands for a symbolic price of one Euro (€1).
Saudi Arabia’s push for F-35 fighter jets could reshape Middle Eastern air power, ending Israel’s long-standing stealth monopoly.
The US Air Force plans to retain a select group of F-15C/D Eagles through 2030, extending their service for homeland defense duties originally set to end in 2026.
Boeing enhances its F-15EX offer to Poland with the MQ-28 Ghost Bat drone and new defense industry partnerships.
The US Air Force aims to expand its fighter fleet to 1,558 aircraft to sustain low-risk operations, but funding limits, production delays, and modernization hurdles may slow the mission.
The United States Air Force (USAF) has identified the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor as the “threshold platform” for its Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program, marking a pivotal step in integrating uncrewed systems with manned fighters.
Turkey has finalized a £5.4 billion agreement with the UK for 20 Eurofighter Typhoon jets, strengthening NATO defense ties and securing thousands of aerospace jobs in Britain.
The US Air Force (USAF) has decided to abandon the planned stand-up of a dedicated command for future capability development, folding its functions into the existing Air Force Futures structure instead.