The United States Department of State has approved a proposed sale of 20 F-16 Block 70 fighter jets to the Philippines, marking a key step in the country’s military modernisation strategy.
Draper held a groundbreaking ceremony today for a new facility at Hill Air Force Base (AFB) in Utah, signalling an expansion of its presence in the region.
On 18 April 2025, the Czech Armed Forces commemorated the 20th anniversary of the arrival of the JAS-39C Gripen at Čáslav Airbase, marking a pivotal moment in the country’s air defence history.
Chief of Staff of the Portuguese Air Force stated that Portugal currently has no alternative but to purchase the Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II to replace its ageing fleet of F-16s.
According to Turkish defence website TurkDef, Ankara is seeking to rejoin the F-35 Lightning II programme and acquire the fifth-generation fighter jets.
Lockheed Martin Skunk Works and the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) showcased the first-ever live classified data share outside the United States between an F-35 in flight and Keystone.
From 31 March to 11 April, the Royal Netherlands Air Force hosted Ramstein Flag, a major NATO exercise at Leeuwarden Air Force Base involving over 90 aircraft from more than 15 Allied nations.
The Ukrainian Air Force has confirmed the death of 26-year-old fighter pilot Pavlo Ivanov, who was killed on 12 April during a combat mission in an F-16 fighter jet.
Belgian fighter pilots are preparing for the arrival of their country’s first F-35 Lightning II aircraft later this year by participating in advanced training in the United States.
The Finnish Air Force has successfully concluded its participation in NATO’s major air exercise, Ramstein Flag 25, held from 31 March to 11 April 2025.
On 9 April, the French Air and Space Force officially marked the entry into operational service of the upgraded Mirage 2000D combat aircraft during a ceremony held at Nancy-Ochey Air Base.
Danish F-35 fighter jets have taken part in a major international air exercise for the first time, as NATO’s Ramstein Flag 2025 unfolds across Northern Europe.
