Czech government approves purchase of Lockheed Martin F-35A fighters
The Czech Minister of Defence, Jana Černochová, announced during a press conference that the Czech government has approved the acquisition of 24 multi-role F-35 aircraft.
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NATO deploys AWACS surveillance jets to Lithuania [VIDEO]
NATO will temporarily deploy Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) surveillance planes to Šiauliai, Lithuania.
Polish Air Force jets practice highway take-offs and landings
From September 25 to 29, 2023, the Polish Air Force conducted aircraft take-offs and landings from section of a public motorway.
Finland purchases Hawk Full Mission Simulator from Patria
The Finnish Defence Forces and Patria signed a procurement contract for the implementation of Hawk Full Mission Simulator (FMS).
Multinational training drills enhance air integration in Baltic region
The third Ramstein Alloy exercise in 2023 took place in Estonia on September 25 and 26 and saw participation of Spanish and Italian Eurofighters.
Lockheed Martin conducts first fight in U-2 Dragon Lady avionics tech refresh
Lockheed Martin Skunk Works completed the first flight of the U-2 Dragon Lady's Avionics Tech Refresh (ATR) program.
Italian F-35 conduct first launch out of Malbork Air Base
Two F-35 of the Italian Air Force Task Force Air-32nd Wing executed their first alert scramble out of Malbork Air Base, Poland under NATO orders.
RAF Typhoons land and take off from a road for first time
Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter jets have successfully landed on and taken off from a regular road for the first time.
USAF: AI-enabled XQ-58A Valkyrie accomplishes tactical testing
The United States Air Force demonstrated artificial intelligence-enabled air combat during a successful launch of an XQ-58A Valkyrie.
US F-16 jets arrive in Romania for NATO Air Policing
Four U.S. Air Force F-16 fighter jets arrived at Fetesti Air Base in Romania on September 22, 2023 to further enhance NATO Air Policing in the Black Sea region.
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Norwegian F-35A landed on a highway in Finland [VIDEO]
Never before has the Lockheed Martin F-35A fighter jet landed on a highway. On Thursday afternoon, two Norwegian F-35As landed on a highway in Tervo, Finland.
German Eurofighters protect the Slovak sky
The protection of Slovak airspace has been strengthened by German Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets since 1 September 2023.