Sketching the 6th generation fighter jet
While some countries are still developing 5th generation fighter jets, the most advanced to date, manufacturers around the…
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China ‘on track’ for 6th-gen fighter, US needs to focus on own development: ACC
China is “on track” with its sixth-generation fighter jet project, and the US Air Force needs to move…
Italy considers collaborating with Japan on sixth-generation fighter jet
Italy may join Japan’s sixth-generation fighter jet program, hinting at a deeper merger between the British-led Tempest program…
Argentina allocates $664M for fighter jets, pits the Tejas against the JF-17
The Argentinian government has approved a plan to spend $684 million on new combat aircraft and related expenses…
NGAD in pictures: What might the US’ sixth-generation fighter jet look like?
Sixth-generation fighter jet programs are some of the most interesting and secretive weapon development projects in the aviation…
US House approves training for Ukrainian pilots; considers training options
US Air Force Chief of Staff Charles Brown said that officials are considering training options after the United…
South Korea’s KF-21 fighter jet conducts maiden flight
The KF-X program, a joint development between South Korea and Indonesia, reached a new milestone on July 19,…
US moving closer to selecting 6th gen fighter jet
The United State Air Force (USAF) is getting closer to selecting its next generation fighter jet, the service’s…
Taiwan shows off Brave Eagle jet trainer in display at Chihhang base
Taiwan’s air force has showed off its new T-5 Brave Eagle advanced jet trainer in a flying display…
Atlas Cheetah, South Africa’s forgotten fighter jet
This article was originally published on January 23, 2022. Private military corporations, in their modern form, appeared fairly recently.…
Russian Sukhoi Su-35 fighter jet shot down over Ukraine
The Sukhoi Su-35 Flanker-E fighter jet of the Russian Aerospace Forces was shot down close to Izium, in…
Fighter jet crashes in Myanmar, killing pilot
A Nanchang Q-5 fighter jet crashed during a routine flight in Myanmar’s Sagaing Region. According to official information,…
Top 10 most advanced fighter jets in 2022
Fighter jets are arguably the most important aircraft of any air force. Their task is both to defend…
Turkey to start manufacturing Hürjet supersonic jet trainer
Turkey’s Defense Industry Executive Committee announced the decision to move on with the first phase of mass-producing the…
Reports: Finnish military selects F-35, government undecided
The Finnish Defense Force (FDF) has selected the Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II to replace the country’s ageing fleet of F/A-18 Hornets, and has…
Rafale’s biggest order: UAE buys 80 French fighter jets
United Arab Emirates (UAE) has signed a deal for 80 French Dassault Rafale fighter jets, as well as 12 Caracal transport helicopters. …
Russian pilot who shot down partner to face military trial
The case of major Vasily Savelyev, a Russian Sukhoi Su-35 pilot who fired live rounds and shot down…
Russia unveils Sukhoi Checkmate, new light fighter jet
Russia has unveiled the Sukhoi Checkmate, a new fifth-generation fighter jet intended to supplement the Su-57 and conquer…