Fighter jets
US approves possible F-35 Saudi deal despite Israeli push to link normalization, sale - analysis
Washington advanced a potential $24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35 aircraft to Riyadh on Thursday, while Israeli officials had sought to tie the deal to Saudi-Israel normalization.
Israel will seek to purchase new weapons systems from US as compensation for Saudi F-35 sale
Texas National Guard F-16 crashes in Michigan during training exercise, pilot in stable condition
US approves possible sale of F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia
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.
Saudi Arabia may join Abraham Accords 'very shortly,' Trump tells reporters
The US President also discussed a possible deal to supply Saudi Arabia with dozens of F-35 fighter jets ahead of an upcoming White House meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
US approves potential $330 million military sale to Taiwan, first under Trump
The US greenlighted a $330 million arms sale to Taiwan, marking a significant step in its support for Taiwan amid China’s objections.
