Fighter jets
Pentagon announces $8.6 billion Boeing contract for Israel's F-15IA Program
The contract will provide funding for “design, integration, instrumentation, test, production, and delivery of 25 new F-15IA aircraft for the Israeli Air Force,” according to the Pentagon.
Russia strikes Ukraine, causing power, heat failures, forces temporary closure of Polish airports
Pentagon watchdog criticizes Lockheed Martin for US F-35 maintenance failures - Bloomberg
Russia claims S-500 can counter F-35s, but sources say system not ready
Israeli's defense technology playing a key role in Greece's military modernization - analysis
The military modernization is Athens’ most ambitious defense overhaul in modern history, designed to transform the Hellenic Armed Forces into one of Europe’s most technologically advanced militaries.
US bombers join Japanese jets in show of force after China–Russia drills, Tokyo says
In response to China and Russia's military moves, US bombers join Japan's fighter jets in a display of strength.
Top Indian arms makers held rare meetings in Russia on potential joint ventures, sources say
Western diplomats have said that a key obstacle to the transfer of military technology to India is its defense ties with Russia and the vast amount of Russian-origin arms used by the Indian military.
Nigerian jets thwarted Benin coup attempt as soldiers targeted president, Benin's gov't says
In its first foreign military intervention in nearly a decade, Nigeria sends fighter jets and ground troops to assist Benin government in restoring order.
Chinese jets directed fire-control radar at Japanese aircraft, Japan says
The Chinese J-15 jets involved in the two incidents were launched from China's Liaoning aircraft carrier, which was maneuvering south of the Okinawan islands along with three missile destroyers.
IAF pilots reveal rapid approvals, zero-mistake hit on Hezbollah military chief Ali Tabatabai
An IAF combat pilot from the targeted-killings team reveals the intel break, rapid approvals, and two-floor precision strike that killed Hezbollah chief of staff Haytham Ali Tabatabai in Beirut.
India's home-built Tejas fighter jet crashes at Dubai air show
India's Tejas fighter jet crashed during a demonstration at the Dubai Air Show, exploding in a ball of fire. This is the second crash of the GE-powered jet.
UK accuses Russian spy ship of directing lasers at British pilots, threatens military response
British defense minister John Healey said directing lasers at RAF pilots was "deeply dangerous" and Britain was poised to react depending on the Yantar's next move.
US agrees to sell F-35s, 300 tanks to Saudi Arabia in major defense deal
The two countries also signed a joint declaration on the completion of negotiations on civil nuclear energy cooperation.
Trump’s push to sell F-35s to Saudi Arabia is dangerous and Congress must stop it - opinion
The question is not whether the Saudis are friendly today, but whether the United States can trust any autocratic regime with advanced weapon systems.
Trump unlikely to approve F-35 sale to Saudi Arabia, but could still change mind - report
The potential sale of the fighter jets to Saudi Arabia had raised concerns about Israel's ability to maintain its qualitative military edge in the region.
