Boeing proposes T-7A Red Hawk to replace RAF jet trainers ahead of 2026 procurement process
Boeing is promoting its T-7A Red Hawk as a contender to replace the Royal Air Force’s ageing Hawk T1 and T2 aircraft, according to Flight Global.
Germany orders 20 new Eurofighters to boost national defence and NATO air superiority capabilities
Germany has signed a contract for the acquisition of 20 new Eurofighter aircraft to reinforce its defence capabilities.
Saab and FMV extend contract for future fighter studies in strategic step towards post-2040 air power
Saab has signed an extended contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to continue development under the Vägval stridsflyg programme, focused on shaping Sweden’s future air combat capability beyond 2040.
First three Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II fighter jets arrive in Belgium
Three F-35 fighter jets ordered by Belgium arrived at Florennes Air Base on Monday, with a fourth delayed due to “technical uncertainty regarding its airworthiness,” according to the Ministry of Defence.
NATO opens new Combined Air Operations Centre in Bodø to strengthen defence across High North and Arctic
NATO has officially opened a new Combined Air Operations Centre (CAOC) in Bodø, Norway, expanding the Alliance’s ability to lead and coordinate air operations across the Nordic region, Arctic, and wider Euro-Atlantic area.
Denmark to acquire 16 additional F-35 fighter jets, expanding fleet to 43 for defence readiness
The Danish Ministry of Defence has confirmed that Denmark will acquire 16 more F-35 fighter jets, raising its total fleet to 43 aircraft.
Sweden extends Gripen maintenance contract with Saab as government boosts air force capabilities
Saab and the Swedish Armed Forces have extended an existing contract for support and maintenance services for the Gripen C/D and E combat aircraft.
Germany approves €5.3 billion for 20 Eurofighter jets and SEAD upgrade to replace Tornado fleet
German lawmakers have approved €5.3 billion in funding to expand and upgrade the country's Eurofighter programme.
Ukrainian F-16 pilots sustain air defence amid Russian attacks and electronic warfare threats
One of Ukraine’s top F-16 fighter pilots, call sign “AB,” shared insights into Ukraine’s evolving air war during an appearance at the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies on 6 October.
Italian Eurofighters succeed F-35 Lightning II jets in NATO’s enhanced Air Policing mission in Estonia
On 29 September 2025, after a two-month mission, the Task Group Lightning operating with Italian F-35 Lightning II aircraft officially handed over to Italian Eurofighter jets.
Dutch F-35 fighter receives kill mark after historic NATO drone shootdown in Polish airspace
A Dutch F-35 stealth fighter has been spotted with a fresh drone-shaped kill marking after shooting down multiple Russian drones that entered NATO airspace.
Bulgaria receives two more Lockheed Martin F-16 Block 70 jets as air force modernisation continues
Two additional Lockheed Martin F-16C/D Block 70 multirole combat aircraft landed on 3 October at the Third Air Base near Graf Ignatievo, Bulgaria’s Ministry of Defence has confirmed.