Germany will significantly expand its air defense capabilities by planning to purchase 50 IRIS-T SLM systems, intended for both the Air Force and the new Army air defense units.
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U.S. Downs MQ-9 Drone After Technical Failure During Flight in South Korea
The United States Air Force downed an MQ-9 Reaper drone after a critical failure during a routine mission off the west coast of South Korea.
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F-15EX: U.S. bolsters fleet with new advanced fighter delivered to the Air National Guard
The United States Air Force has expanded its fleet of advanced fighters with the delivery of the new F-15EX to the 142nd Wing of the Oregon Air National Guard.
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Brazil Begins Construction of the First C-390 Military Aircraft for the Netherlands
First aircraft from the Brazil–Netherlands–Austria–Sweden agreement enters production at Embraer
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General Atomics unveils new combat drone YFQ-42A during conference in Rome
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) will officially unveil its new YFQ-42A combat drone at the International Fighter Conference in Rome, from November 4th to 6th.
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The Netherlands joins the U.S. program to develop autonomous combat drones
The Netherlands has become the first European country to officially join the United States Air Force Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program, focused on developing autonomous combat drones known as “loyal wingmen.”
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U.S. F-35Bs escort B-52 bombers on a demonstration mission near Venezuela
The United States Air Force released photos showing F-35B fighters from the Marine Corps escorting two B-52H Stratofortress bombers during a demonstration mission conducted on October 15, 2025, off the coast of Venezuela.
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Lockheed Martin will end production of 296 F-35 fighter jets in Lots 18 and 19, with deliveries in 2026
Lockheed Martin and the F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) announced the completion of the contract for the production of Lots 18 and 19 of the F-35, totaling up to 296 aircraft, with deliveries starting in 2026.
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Mysterious aircraft crash near Area 51 prompts joint investigation with the FBI
A mysterious aircraft accident in the Nevada desert, near Area 51, drew attention from authorities and the public after the U.S. Air Force confirmed a joint investigation with the FBI.
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Taliban restore Mi-17, MD-530, and Cheetal helicopters and expand their air fleet
Engineers from the Taliban Air Force managed to repair three helicopters, returning them to operation: two Mi-17 multi-role helicopters and one MD-530 light attack helicopter.
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Italian Air Force training aircraft crashes, killing two pilots near Rome
A T-260B training aircraft of the Italian Air Force crashed on the morning of October 1, 2025, in the Circeo National Park, near Sabaudia, about 70 km from Rome.
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Taiwan wants Rafale fighter jets, but Dassault Aviation says sale depends on the French government
The CEO of Dassault Aviation, Éric Trappier, stated that Taiwan has shown interest in the Rafale fighter jet, but emphasized that the decision to sell the aircraft is political and diplomatic, and rests with the French government.
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