Germany orders 90 Litening 5 targeting pods from Rafael to enhance Eurofighter Typhoon combat capabilities
Litening 5 is a fifth-generation targeting system that is already in service with 28 air forces worldwide.
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Saab secures SEK 5.3 billion Gripen E/F contract with Sweden for Thailand deliveries
Saab has signed a contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for the delivery of four Gripen E/F fighter aircraft to the Kingdom of Thailand.
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French Rafale fighter demonstrates simulated kill on U.S. F-35A during NATO exercise in Finland [VIDEO]
A Rafale fighter jet of the French Air and Space Force has been shown locking on to a US F-35A Lightning II and “scoring a kill” during NATO’s multinational Exercise Atlantic Trident 25 in Finland.
NORAD scrambles F-16s to track Russian IL-20 in Alaskan Air Defence Identification Zone
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) detected and tracked one IL-20 COOT operating in the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) on 20 August 2025.
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Teleplan and Norwegian Armed Forces showcase operational success of NEW C2 system in Norway
Teleplan has played a central role in delivering the Network-Enabled Weapons (NEW) software for the Norwegian Armed Forces, marking a major step in enhancing real-time precision strike capabilities.
Belgian Air Force takes over NATO Air Policing in Iceland with first Keflavik deployment
The Belgian detachment includes four F-16 fighters and around 100 supporting personnel, who will remain on Quick Reaction Alert in Iceland until mid-September 2025.
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United States demonstrates air power with B-2 Spirit, F-35 Lightning II flyover at Alaska summit
As President Donald Trump greeted Russian President Vladimir Putin on the tarmac at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, a B-2 stealth bomber soared overhead, flanked by four F-35 jets.
Switzerland reviews Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter jet procurement as U.S. demands higher payment
Switzerland’s government has instructed its defence ministry to examine options for the planned acquisition of Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter jets after the United States refused to drop demands for additional funding.
India considers G2G procurement of 114 Rafale jets under Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft plan
India is preparing to advance a government-to-government proposal to acquire 114 additional Rafale fighter jets under its Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) programme,
Poland signs $3.8 billion contract to upgrade F-16 fighter jets with U.S. financing support
The work will raise Poland’s F-16C/D Block 52+ jets to a standard close to the newly produced F-16V Block 72 aircraft.
Spanish Hornets escort U.S. B-1B bombers to Norway in NATO’s latest Bomber Task Force mission
U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer bombers from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, arrived at Ørland Air Base, Norway, on 9 August for the latest Bomber Task Force Europe deployment.
Thailand confirms acquisition of Saab Gripen E/F jets by 2029 to boost air defence and replace older fleet
On August 5, the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) officially confirmed the future procurement of Saab JAS 39 Gripen E and F multirole fighter jets to enhance its air combat capabilities.