Astral Knight 2024: NATO allies practice collective defence capabilities
Allied Nations came together across three operating bases in Lithuania, Poland, and Romania as part of the U.S.-led multinational exercise Astral Knight 2024.
German Eurofighters and Swedish Gripens forge NATO ties in joint exercise
German Eurofighter jets and Swedish Gripen aircraft recently conducted joint training exercises. This marked their first cooperative endeavor following Sweden's NATO accession.
Fifth JAS-39 Gripen Users Group exercise Lion Effort in Czechia
From May 9 to 27, the Czech Air Base at Čáslav will host exercise Lion Effort that brings together the countries that operate JAS-39 Gripen fighter aircraft also known as Gripen Users Group or GUG.
Polish fighters intercept Russian surveillance plane in repeat Baltic incident
Polish MiG 29 fighter jets successfully intercepted a Russian Il-20 surveillance plane over the Baltic Sea on Monday, marking the second interception of the same aircraft within just four days.
U.S. Air Force Secretary Kendall flies in AI-piloted X-62A VISTA
Lockheed Martin Skunk Works joined the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School and other government and industry partners in hosting U.S. Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall to fly in the X-62A VISTA.
Lockheed Martin: first F-35A for Poland progressing on the production line
Poland’s program of record calls for 32 F-35As. The first aircraft, designated AZ-01, will be delivered to the Polish Air Force later this year.
Finnish Air Force to participate in NATO’s Air Shielding mission in Romania
The Finnish Air Force will deploy a detachment of F/A-18 Hornet fighter jets to Romania in summer 2024 as part of Finland’s contribution to NATO’s peacetime missions.
Historic day for Croatia as the country receives first six Rafale fighters
The Rafale is capable of performing all the missions assigned to a fighter aircraft: nuclear deterrence, all-weather ground penetration and attack, sea strike, air defence, and air superiority.
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Croatian Air Force receives first six Rafale fighters from France [VIDEO]
France has delivered the first six Rafale jets to Croatia. The new fighters arrived at the Croatian Air Force base in Zagreb, French aerospace company Dassault Aviation announced on April 25.
NATO Secretary General flies in German Eurofighter jet
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg took to the skies in a German Eurofighter as part of his visit to the 73 Tactical Air Wing at Laage Air Base in Germany.
U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer bombers conclude combined drills with Allies
During a month-long deployment, which kicked off March 24 U.S. Air Force B-1Bs and supporting personnel conducted several missions to train alongside Allies and partners across the European region.
U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers conclude Bomber Task Force 24-2
U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers assigned to the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, returned to Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, as they concluded Bomber Task Force 24-2.