Air force

The end of SW-4 Puszczyk in Poland? Airbus is trying to push through its H145M helicopters, and three Apaches have already arrived

The end of SW-4 Puszczyk in Poland? Airbus is trying to push through its H145M helicopters, and three Apaches have already arrived

Airbus Helicopters is stepping up its campaign in Poland to sell H145M helicopters to the Polish army. The French company is seeking to capitalise on its…

02. 07. 2025
U.S. Air Force overhauls 2026 Budget: Full A-10 retirement, E-7 cancelled, F-35 cuts, and major shifts in modernization strategy

U.S. Air Force overhauls 2026 Budget: Full A-10 retirement, E-7 cancelled, F-35 cuts, and major shifts in modernization strategy

In a historic and far-reaching proposal, the U.S. Air Force’s fiscal year 2026 budget plan seeks to retire 340 aircraft, cancel high-profile programs, and redirect billions toward…

27. 06. 2025
The GCAP programme for a new 6th generation fighter jet is considering unmanned operation options

The GCAP programme for a new 6th generation fighter jet is considering unmanned operation options

The three-country Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) for the development of the next sixth-generation fighter jet is entering its next phase. The Italian-British-Japanese programme has been…

21. 06. 2025
Israel strikes first: IAF destroys five Iranian AH-1 helicopters

Israel strikes first: IAF destroys five Iranian AH-1 helicopters

In the early hours of Monday morning, the Israeli Air Force (IAF) conducted a precision strike on Kermanshah Air Base in western Iran, targeting and destroying five Iranian AH-1…

17. 06. 2025
Poland shocks Defense Industry by freezing Black Hawk deal - Here’s why

Poland shocks Defense Industry by freezing Black Hawk deal - Here’s why

Poland’s Ministry of National Defence has announced the suspension of its planned acquisition of 32 S-70i Black Hawk utility helicopters, a decision rooted in evolving…

09. 06. 2025
Lockheed Martin is preparing new features for the F-35, including the ability to fly unmanned

Lockheed Martin is preparing new features for the F-35, including the ability to fly unmanned

American aircraft manufacturer Lockheed Martin is preparing new advanced features for its fifth-generation fighter jet. These include improved stealth capabilities, more modern weapons, and…

02. 06. 2025
Uncertain Skies: Political Hurdles Slow Black Hawk's Successor

Uncertain Skies: Political Hurdles Slow Black Hawk's Successor

The U.S. Army has picked the legendary 101st Airborne Division to be the first to field the MV-75, a next-generation tiltrotor aircraft set to replace the…

29. 05. 2025
Jiutian SS-UAV – Beijing launches a “flying aircraft carrier for drones”

Jiutian SS-UAV – Beijing launches a “flying aircraft carrier for drones”

Capable of launching a squadron of armed drones in flight, China's Jiutian SS-UAV want to herald a new era of unmanned aerial warfare. The prototype, a hybrid…

28. 05. 2025
Ukraine and Sweden eye joint jet modernization to boost Air Power

Ukraine and Sweden eye joint jet modernization to boost Air Power

In a strategic effort to bolster its aerial capabilities, Ukraine has initiated talks with Swedish aerospace firm SAAB to modernize its aging fleet of Soviet-era combat aircraft…

24. 05. 2025
Trump lands in Saudi Arabia - and the U.S. approves massive helicopter sale to UAE

Trump lands in Saudi Arabia - and the U.S. approves massive helicopter sale to UAE

In a major development timed with former President Donald Trump’s high-profile return to the Middle East, the U.S. State Department has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale…

14. 05. 2025
Indian Rafale crashes in Punjab following retaliatory night raid on Pakistan

Indian Rafale crashes in Punjab following retaliatory night raid on Pakistan

In the early hours of May 7, an Indian Air Force (IAF) Rafale fighter jet crashed approximately 20 kilometers from Bhisiana Airbase in Punjab, just hours after the aircraft had…

07. 05. 2025
Houthi rebels shoot down 7 U.S. Reaper drones in Yemen costing Pentagon over $200 million

Houthi rebels shoot down 7 U.S. Reaper drones in Yemen costing Pentagon over $200 million

The Pentagon is facing a mounting and costly challenge in Yemen, where Houthi rebels have downed seven U.S. MQ-9 Reaper drones in less than six weeks — a staggering…

28. 04. 2025