Airbus-led team launches Spain’s new SAETA II combat training programme to replace ageing F-5 aircraft fleet
Airbus and a group of Spanish defence firms have unveiled the industrial programme behind Spain’s new Integrated Combat Training System.
Lockheed Martin outlines Peru’s planned purchase of 12 F-16 Block 70 fighters to modernize air force fleet
Lockheed Martin outlined details of Peru’s planned acquisition of 12 new F-16 Block 70 fighter aircraft after the Peruvian government announced the purchase.
U.S. Air Force plans to double F-15EX fleet to 267 aircraft under revised procurement strategy
The U.S. Air Force plans to more than double its future fleet of F-15EX Eagle II fighters, increasing the target from 129 to 267 aircraft.
Fire at Russian aircraft plant producing Su-57 fighters may further delay already limited production output
A fire broke out on the evening of April 11 at the Gagarin Aircraft Plant in Komsomolsk-on-Amur, a key facility producing Sukhoi combat aircraft.
Lockheed Martin awarded contract to advance software modifications for Israel’s F-35I Adir fleet
The U.S. Department of War announced on April 7 that it has signed a contract with Lockheed Martin to continue software modifications supporting Israel’s F-35I Adir aircraft.
Saab seeks partnership with Canada on next-generation fighter development as Ottawa explores future air capabilities
Saab is seeking to partner with Canada on the development of next-generation military aviation systems as it pursues potential aircraft deals with Ottawa.
U.S. Air Force 52nd Fighter Wing upgrades F-16 Fighting Falcon communication systems to reduce pilot workload
The U.S. Air Force 52nd Fighter Wing is implementing a new communication suite upgrade for the F-16 Fighting Falcon.
BAE Systems tests low-cost APKWS weapon on Eurofighter Typhoon to enhance counter-UAS capability and operational flexibility
BAE Systems has successfully conducted a test firing of a low-cost precision weapon from a Eurofighter Typhoon.
Canada seeks observer role in GCAP fighter program as Ottawa explores future air combat capabilities and partnerships
Canada is seeking observer status in the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), according to reports following a March 6 meeting in Tokyo between Shinjiro Koizumi and David McGuinty.
NORAD Commander says F-35 not essential for North American defense as Canada reviews fighter jet purchase
The commander of NORAD has said that fifth-generation fighter jets such as the F-35 are not required to defend North America.
UK and France launch joint programme to develop next-generation air-to-air missile to succeed Meteor
The United Kingdom and France have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to begin a joint study into a successor to the Meteor air-to-air missile.
U.S. and Slovak F-16 fighters conduct first joint air combat training exercise, strengthening NATO interoperability
The U.S. Air Force and the Slovak Air Force conducted a joint air-to-air training exercise at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Arizona from February 12 to 17, 2026.