Category: World Air Forces

Switzerland Cuts F-35 Jet Order Amid Rising Costs 0

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Switzerland Cuts F-35 Jet Order Amid Rising Costs

Government limits purchase to 6 billion franc budget, leaves door open for future expansion: Switzerland trims its F-35A purchase to fit the 6 billion CHF voter-approved cap, prioritizing budget discipline while keeping options open...

Saab Secures FMV Order to Advance Gripen Development 0

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Saab Secures FMV Order to Advance Gripen Development

SEK 2.5 billion contract ensures continued modernization of Sweden’s frontline fighter system through 2026–2028 Saab has received a major order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to support the future development of the Gripen fighter...

Brazilian Air Force Launches Meteor Missile from Gripen E 0

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Brazilian Air Force Launches Meteor Missile from Gripen E in Historic Test

First South American firing of MBDA Meteor strengthens Brazil’s air combat capability and Gripen program The Brazilian Air Force has successfully carried out its first guided launch of the MBDA Meteor long?range air?to?air missile from a Saab...

2025 12 12 Boeing November Deliveries Drop 17%, Lagging Behind Airbus 0

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U.S. Bombers Fly with Japanese Jets After China-Russia Drills

USAF B-52 bombers joined Japan’s F-35s and F-15s over the Sea of Japan, signaling allied resolve amid rising regional tensions. U.S. nuclear-capable B-52 bombers conducted joint flights with Japanese F-35 and F-15 fighter jets...

First ECRS Mk2 radar for UK Typhoon 0

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First ECRS Mk2 radar for UK Typhoon fleet delivered to BAE Systems for integration

The milestone is the latest step towards bringing the world’s most capable combat air radar into Royal Air Force service by the end of the decade. First ECRS Mk2 radar for UK Typhoon (Photo...

2023 02 28 Beijing Accuses Washington of Jeopardizing Peace in Taiwan Strait 0

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Beijing Accuses Washington of Jeopardizing Peace in Taiwan Strait After US Spy Plane’s Flyover

Tensions between China and Taiwan escalated last year following an array of trips to the island by US and European officials. China, which sees the island as its breakaway province, criticized the visits as...

Italy Leonardo STEMLab project 0

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In volo con Leonardo: the new work orientation pathway of the STEMLab project

Helping to build the future of the younger generations by promoting scientific learning in schools: this is the aim of an initiative just launched by Leonardo within STEMLab as part of a new PCTO...

Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman Sign LOI with Rheinmetall 0

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Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman Sign LOI with Rheinmetall

Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman have signed a letter of intent with Rheinmetall AG as a promising strategic source of supply for the F-35 center fuselage. This potential partnership would establish a second F-35...

Mighty Merlin on the frontline with the Royal Navy’s Commando Helicopter Force (CHF) 0

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Mighty Merlin on the frontline with the Royal Navy’s Commando Helicopter Force (CHF)

The UK Ministry of Defence (MOD), on behalf of the Royal Navy, has received its final AW101 Mk4/4a Merlin helicopter. The Royal Navy AW101 Mk4/4a Merlin helicopter. (Photo by Leonard) The UK Ministry of...

Lockheed Martin F-35 Fleet Now at 894 Aircraft After 141 Deliveries in 2022 0

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Lockheed Martin F-35 Fleet Now at 894 Aircraft After 141 Deliveries in 2022

Pentagon and Lockheed Martin Finalize Lot 15-17 Agreement, Capping a Year of International Growth Lockheed Martin F-35 Fleet Now at 894 Aircraft After 141 Deliveries in 2022 (Photo by USAF Airman 1st classElisabeth Schoubroer)The...