South Korea Launches Next Generation Fighter Program
The South Korean Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has sought detailed industry proposals for a sixth generation jet. South Korea set the ball rolling for its future next-generation jet, with…
Gripen F Flies for the First Time
The Gripen F, the twin-seater variant of the Gripen E, conducted its first flight from Saab’s airfield in Linköping. Saab has announced the successful first flight of the Gripen F,…
Sweden to Begin Phasing Out NH90 TTH Helicopters by 2027 – Reports
The reported phase out follows years of availability and maintainability problems with Sweden’s NH90 fleet and a decision to expand its UH-60M Black Hawk fleet. Less than a decade after…
Chinese J-16s Train Against Egyptian Rafales During Eagles of Civilization 2026
The exercise marks the first deployment of Chinese J-16 fighters to Africa and sees them training against Egyptian Rafales and MiG-29M2s. Building on the 2025 edition of the Egyptian-Chinese Eagles…
160th SOAR MH-60 Black Hawk Crashes in Colorado, Crew Safe
An MH-60 Black Hawk of the U.S. Army’s 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment crashed in a wooded area in Colorado, and the crew was able to escape without injuries. A…
CIA Director Rides Unmarked USAF C-17 to Moscow
A U.S. Air Force C-17 was noted making an unusual journey into Russian airspace on Aug. 25, 2026 shortly before U.S. media outlets broke the story that CIA Director John…

