Fighter jets
As US F-35 stealth fighters are struggling, do Israel's remain combat-ready?
Multiple Israeli sources said that the Jewish state's F-35s have remained more combat-ready than the report detailed for American F-35s, though none were willing to provide specific numbers.
Russian strategic bomber plane crashes in Siberia, Moscow's defense ministry says
Israeli-made 'Kfir' aircraft will fly until 2030, following new deal between Sri Lanka, IAI
US to drastically cut aircraft and warships assigned to NATO in Europe, officials say
Israeli Arkia passenger flight loses contact over Hungary, NATO scrambles fighter jets
The Israeli aircraft was safely escorted through Hungarian airspace by the NATO jets before continuing toward Austria.
Germany and France drop joint fighter jet project
As well as disputes over control of the next phase of development and access to intellectual property, the two sides had widely differing requirements for the aircraft.
French fighter jet shoots down Russian drone over NATO territory as security incidents escalate
The Latvian army, without saying who had launched the drone, said it had entered from Russia "as a result of Russian electromagnetic warfare."
Russia jams signal of RAF jet carrying UK's Defense Minister Healey after trip to Estonia - report
One of the pilots described the matter to the Times as a rare incident that he hadn’t experienced “in a long time.”
Russian fighter jets intercept British RAF planes over Black Sea on two separate occasions
UK defense officials said Russian Su-35 and Su-27 fighter jets flew within six meters of British reconnaissance aircraft, triggering emergency systems in the most serious encounter in years.
Could Pakistan's reported sending forces to Saudi Arabia change regional power balance? - analysis
The deployment includes “8,000 troops, JF-17 jets, drones, HQ-9 air defense system,” and Pakistan will operate the military platforms.
Pakistan sends thousands of troops, jet squadron to Saudi Arabia Iran war
The deployment is described as a substantial, combat-capable force intended to support Saudi Arabia's military if the kingdom comes under further attack.
Israel set for first-ever F-35 external fuel tank upgrade in force buildup push
New capability would reduce reliance on aerial refueling and improve operational flexibility in long-range missions. But it remains unclear if it would affect aircraft's stealth capabilities
Israeli Air Force says it dropped 135,000 bombs in recent wars, warns of Syrian military rebuild
The Israel Air Force dropped 135,000 bombs in recent years of conflict, including 23,860 requested directly by ground forces for immediate support in Gaza and Lebanon.
Korean fighter jet pilot fined five years after damaging plane while filming during flight
A South Korean Major pilot was fined approximately $60,000 after causing a mid-air collision during a 2021 flight while attempting to take pictures.
