India Records Thirteenth Mirage 2000 Crash
NEW DELHI (Agencies): A Dassault Mirage 2000TH of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed during a routine training sortie near Shivpuri in Madhya Pradesh on February 6. The aircraft, experiencing…
Top Chinese Warplane Designer Envisions Rapid Aircraft Development Like Mobile Phones
Beijing (Agencies): A leading Chinese warplane designer has proposed a revolutionary vision for aircraft development, likening the process to the rapid evolution of mobile phones. The idea, if realized, could…
Pentagon and Lockheed Martin Agree on New F-35 Production Lots
Fort Worth, Texas (Agencies): The Pentagon and Lockheed Martin have reached a handshake agreement for the production of lots 18 and 19 of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, according to…
IDEAS 2024: Pakistan Air Force Showcases Advanced JF-17 PFX Fighter
Karachi, Pakistan (Agencies): The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has publicly revealed for the first time a model of the next generation of its Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC)/Chengdu Aircraft Corporation (CAC)…
Made in Iran: Tehran to Produce Russian Su-30 and Su-35 Fighter Jets Domestically
TEHRAN (Agencies): Iran plans to start producing Russian Su-30 and Su-35 fighter jets domestically. According to the information, Tehran has already received a license to manufacture these aircraft and is…
Iran Expresses Interest in Acquiring JF-17 Block-III Fighter Jets from Pakistan
Islamabad (Agencies): In a significant development that could reshape regional military dynamics, Iran has expressed a keen interest in acquiring a substantial number of JF-17 Block-III fighter jets from Pakistan.…
Ukraine conflict: France confirms Mirage 2000s to arrive in early 2025
PARIS (Agencies): Dassault Mirage 2000 combat aircraft promised by France will arrive in Ukraine in early 2025, it was announced on 8 October. French Minister of the Armed Forces Sébastien…
India orders hundreds of new engines for Su-30MKI fighters
NEW DELHI (Agencies): The backbone of India’s fighter jet fleet is the Russian-designed Sukhoi Su-30MKI, and the country recently ordered 240 engines to keep the fleet airborne for years to…
Nigeria Eyes Advanced JF-17 Block 3 Jets in Strategic Deal with Pakistan
ISLAMABAD (Khyber Mail): The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) is reportedly considering the procurement of 15 JF-17 Block 3 jets from Pakistan. This potential acquisition would significantly enhance Nigeria’s air combat…
Thai air force announces Gripen selection
BANGKOK (Agencies): The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has announced that it has chosen the acquisition of the Saab JAS 39 Gripen E/F over the Lockheed Martin F-16 Block 70/72.…