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Iran

Middle East Buildup Continues as Six F-22 Raptors Stopover at RAF Lakenheath

The deployment of F-22s towards the Middle East has been considered by many to be one of the final pieces of the puzzle regarding U.S. preparations for potential offensive action…

Kai Greet Kai Greet
February 17, 2026
EC-2 Stand-Off Jammer
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Japan’s EC-2 Stand-Off Jammer Aircraft Breaks Cover

The new EC-2 Stand-Off Jammer aircraft, based on the Kawasaki C-2 transport aircraft, will replace the unique EC-1 which has been in service since 1986. The latest in a number…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
February 17, 2026
U.S. and Dutch pilots on Ukrainian F-16s
Military Aviation

U.S. and Dutch Pilots Allegedly Flying Ukrainian F-16s in Combat, Sources Say

Newly emerged reports claim a mixed squadron with Ukrainian, U.S. and Dutch pilots is flying combat missions on Ukrainian F-16s. New reports which are quickly going viral claim that Ukraine…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
February 17, 2026
India 114 Rafales
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India Greenlights Acquisition of 114 Rafales

India will acquire 114 additional Rafales as part of the Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft program, with 96 possibly produced locally.      India’s Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) accorded on Feb. 12, 2026,…

Parth Satam Parth Satam
February 16, 2026
Saudi C-27J MPA
Military Aviation

Saudi Arabia to Acquire C-27J’s Maritime Patrol Aircraft Variant

The Royal Saudi Naval Force will receive four C-27Js in the new Maritime Patrol Variant, with deliveries expected to start in 2029. Leonardo has announced that it will supply four…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
February 16, 2026
F-35 Software Jailbreak Claim
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Dutch Defence Secretary Boldly Claims F-35 Software Could Be ‘Jailbroken’

Addressing the F-35's operational independence from the U.S. amid tensions between Europe and the Trump administration, Secretary Gijs Tuinman made the claim to Dutch radio station BNR Nieuwsradio.  The bold…

Kai Greet Kai Greet
February 15, 2026
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