U.S. bombers accomplish mission in Europe; building trust and interoperability
The U.S. routinely demonstrates its commitment to NATO Allies and partners through BTF missions.
Aero’s L-39NG takes flight: first deliveries to Czech Air Force Training Centre set for 2024
One year after the start of serial production, Aero has demonstrated the first L-39NG aircraft intended for LOM PRAHA and its Pardubice Flight Training Centre.
NATO: multinational MRTT fleet expands with delivery of 8th aircraft
The Multinational Multirole Tanker Unit (MMU) welcomed its eighth A330 aircraft at Eindhoven Airport adding to its capability to support resilience and flexibility to Allied air operations.
Brazilian Air Force order two GM200 MM/A air surveillance radars from Thales
The Brazilian Air Force has acquired the Ground Master 200 Multi-Mission All-in-One (GM200 MM/A) tactical air surveillance radars from Thales.
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Lockheed Martin: F-22 Raptor achieves 500,000 flight hours [VIDEO]
The U.S. Air Force's F-22 Raptor fleet has recently achieved a significant milestone, reaching 500,000 flight hours.
Switzerland continues tradition of flying with Tiger Squadrons
From June 2 to 12, NATO Partner Switzerland deployed four F/A-18 fighter aircraft to Jagel, Germany, for participation in the 2024 Tiger Meet and fly alongside other Tiger squadrons for tactical level flying to NATO standards.
U.S. Air Force F-15E police NATO skies in the High North
For more than sixteen years, since May 2008, NATO and 11 Allies have conducted this specific and unique Air Policing over Iceland.
Finnish F/A-18 jets mission-ready to police skies over Romania
For the first time since joining NATO, fighter jets from Finland have been certified for NATO’s Air Policing mission in Romania.
Sweden contributes to NATO Air Policing with Gripen fighters
In a recent press release, the Swedish government announced its decision to contribute with JAS 39 Gripen aircraft to NATO's air surveillance mission, NATO Air Policing.
Rheinmetall pressing ahead with F-35A project
The technology group has commissioned AERO-Bildungs GmbH to provide technical training for the production mechanics for the centre fuselage section of the F-35A in Weeze.
U.S. Air Force awards contract to L3Harris for B-52 Stratofortress modernization
L3Harris Technologies received a USD 34 million contract from the U.S. Air Force to help modernize the B-52 Stratofortress bomber.
Israel signs agreement for 25 additional F-35 fighter jets
The Israeli Ministry of Defence has signed an agreement with the U.S. government for the third squadron of the "Adir" (F-35) aircraft, which will be integrated into the Israel Defence Forces (IDF).