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Britain scrambles jets after Russian plane approaches airspace
Two British Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter jets were scrambled after two Russian military aircraft were detected approaching northern Scotland...
Sweden to arm fighter jets with cruise missile ‘deterrent’
The Swedish government defended plans Thursday to equip fighter jets with cruise missiles capable of striking targets in Russia, days...
Australia to Order 58 More F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter aircraft
The Government has approved the acquisition of an additional 58 F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter aircraft. The fifth generation...
Canada sends fighter jets to Eastern Europe
Canada is deploying six CF-18 fighter jets to Eastern Europe as part of NATO's response to the worsening crisis in...
Japan steps up surveillance posture against China
Japan bolstered its military surveillance capabilities in the southern island region of Okinawa over the weekend, reports said, as territorial...
Japan defense chief puzzled by Russian warplanes
Japan's defence minister said Sunday there have been an "abnormal" number of flights by Russian military aircraft close to Japanese...
F-35 Fleet Surpasses 15,000 Flying Hours
The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II fleet recently surpassed 15,000 flight hours, marking a major milestone for the program. "Flying...
B-1B Software Upgrade Will Ensure Future Warfighting Capabilities
In order to keep the B-1B Lancer's capabilities ready to operate now and well into the fast-paced integrated battlefield of...
UAV Market to Rise Strongly Through the Next Decade, Unmanned Land & Sea Systems Also Growing
The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan sent unmanned aerial vehicle production to record heights, but with the last U.S. military...
Russian Aircraft Flies Near US Navy Ship in Black Sea
Russian attack aircraft repeatedly flew near the USS Donald Cook in international waters in the Black Sea on April 12,...
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