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).
Fighter Jets
Here’s a look at the top 10 countries with the biggest air forces in 2025, and where India and Pakistan stand among them.
The following list details the top 10 most dangerous fighter jets currently in service, ranked by capability and combat potential.
The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II remains the most advanced fighter jet in the world as of 2025, leading a global field of cutting-edge aircraft built for speed, stealth, and combat superiority.
The Pratt & Whitney F135 engine powers the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II, the world’s most advanced multirole fighter aircraft.
From the Tupolev Tu-128 to the Chengdu J-20, today’s biggest fighter jets dominate airspace with sheer size and combat reach.
A British Royal Navy F-35B fighter jet remains grounded at Thiruvananthapuram airport more than 48 hours after an emergency landing.
General Electric has declared its strong interest in securing the engine manufacturing contract for India’s 5th Gen fighter project.
Since Chuck Yeager first punched through Mach 1 in 1947, the quest for speed has produced some truly remarkable flying machines.
Dassault Aviation has signed four major Production Transfer Agreements with Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) to manufacture complete Rafale fighter jet fuselages in India.