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Israel 25 F-15IA Deal
Military Aviation

Israel Signs Contract for 25 F-15IA Aircraft

The Israeli Air Force will get 25 new F-15IA fighter jets as part of a deal worth up to $8.5 billion, with 25 more jets on option. The Israeli Air…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
January 1, 2026
France GlobaEye Contract
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Saab Receives French Contract for two GlobalEye AEW&C Aircraft

The French government is acquiring two Saab GlobalEye platforms, with an option for two more, to maintain a credible and deterrent airborne radar capability. Saab announced on Dec. 30, 2025,…

Parth Satam Parth Satam
December 31, 2025
China

China Conducts “Justice Mission 2025” Exercise Around Taiwan

China’s PLA launched “Justice Mission 2025” snap drills around Taiwan, combining blockade simulations, live-fire drills, and strategic messaging aimed at Taipei and Washington.China has launched a large-scale, snap military exercise…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
December 31, 2025
Military Aviation

Spain Signs Contract for 30 Hürjets

Spain signed a €2.4 billion contract to acquire Turkish Aerospace Industries’ Hürjets, with Airbus leading the work on the new Integrated Training System. The Spanish government has signed the contract…

Parth Satam Parth Satam
December 30, 2025
UK Best Defence Images 2025
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The UK Armed Forces’ 2025 in Pictures

The UK's Ministry of Defence has unveiled an image gallery showcasing some of their best photographs from the past year. Let's take a look at some of our favorites. 2025…

Kai Greet Kai Greet
December 30, 2025
MQ-9 Ten AGM-114 Hellfire Puerto Rico
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USAF MQ-9A Reapers are Carrying Up to Ten AGM-114 Hellfire Missiles in the Caribbean

At least nine MQ-9s are deployed to Puerto Rico’s Rafael Hernández Airport, each carrying between six and ten AGM-114 Hellfire missiles. U.S. Air Force MQ-9A Reapers deployed to Puerto Rico’s…

Parth Satam Parth Satam
Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
December 29, 2025
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