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Jan 19, 2024
Government-backed export campaigns, weapon packages and a clear development road map are steering Rafale to export success.
Jan 18, 2024
Regardless of who shot down the A-50 AEW, its loss is a major embarrassment for Russian Air Force commanders.
Jan 17, 2024
The service is embedding testers in the program office and company teams to develop a swift test timeline.
Jan 17, 2024
The self-governed island expects local companies will contribute 75% to the program to replace the Beechcraft T-34C.
Jan 17, 2024
On Nov. 15, 1994, a female fighter pilot flew a combat mission for the U.S. for the very first time.

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Mar 03, 2026
The U.S. and Israeli military operation against Iran was starting to show signs of supply strains as it stretched into a fourth day of fighting.
Mar 02, 2026
France will grow its nuclear weapons stockpile and open deterrence exercises to European neighbors, President Emmanuel Macron has said.
Mar 02, 2026
The U.S. Air Force will in the coming months finalize requirements for how it will take on the airborne nuclear command post mission.
Mar 02, 2026
U.S. forces struck an Iranian aircraft carrier for drones in the first hours of the war on Feb. 28, U.S. Central Command said on March 2.
Mar 02, 2026
The Air National Guard is facing uncertainty in how it will meet some of its homeland defense requirements as the Air Force retires aging aircraft.
Mar 02, 2026
The U.S. suffered further losses as the fight against Iran stretched into a third day, with signs the conflict is expanding as Israel engaged Iranian proxies in Lebanon.
Mar 02, 2026
The UK has said it plans to award Leonardo a contract for 23 AW149 helicopters in a boost to the Yeovil, England, production site.
Mar 01, 2026
The Israeli Air Force targets Iran as the U.S and Israel continue their combat operations against Iran into a second day.