The Royal Danish Air Force officially closed one of the longest and most emblematic chapters of its combat aviation history on January 18, 2026, by retiring its last F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets.
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Poland trains military personnel specialized in combat engineering with ground robots and drones
Military personnel specialized in combat engineering from the 1st Polish Sapper Regiment recently took part in training that integrated ground-based robotic systems and unmanned aerial vehicles, as part of the modernization and operational adaptation efforts of the Polish Armed Forces.
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Saab delivers first of four additional Gripen jets to Hungary
Saab has completed the assembly of the first of four additional JAS 39C Gripen fighter jets destined for the Hungarian Air Force, gradually expanding the country’s air capabilities amid growing geopolitical sensitivity on Europe’s eastern flank.
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New MH-139 Grey Wolf helicopter debuts in real-world nuclear security mission at Malmstrom
Two MH-139 Grey Wolf helicopters, assigned to the 40th Helicopter Squadron, completed on January 8, 2026, their first operational mission escorting an intercontinental ballistic missile Minuteman III (ICBM) convoy.
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India approves replacement of Il-78s and advances tanker fleet modernization
The Indian Air Force has taken a decisive step toward modernizing its tanker fleet by approving the acquisition of six new aircraft intended to replace the obsolete Il-78s currently in service.
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U.S. Navy invests $20 million in the modernization of the E-6B aircraft
The United States Navy has signed a $20.3 million contract with Collins Aerospace to upgrade the high-power communication systems of the E-6B aircraft, known as “Doomsday Planes”.
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India unveils Suryastra: new rocket launcher with a range of up to 300 km
India publicly showcased the Suryastra, its new long-range multiple rocket launch system, during the Army Day parade rehearsals in Jaipur.
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KAI signs US$64 million contract to modernize Philippine FA-50 fighters
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has signed an agreement worth 93 billion won (approximately US$64 million) with the Philippine Department of National Defense to modernize the Philippine Air Force’s FA-50 fighter fleet.
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Trump Class: U.S. Plans USS Defiant, Largest Surface Combatant Since World War II
U.S. President Donald Trump announced a plan to develop a new type of large surface warship for the United States Navy, which he referred to as a “battleship.” The project calls for the creation of the so-called Trump class (Trump Class), whose lead ship is expected to be named USS Defiant.
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Portugal receives the world’s first NATO-configured A-29N Super Tucano
The Portuguese Air Force has received the first A-29N Super Tucano aircraft configured to NATO standards, becoming the first country in Europe and worldwide to place this variant into operational service.
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Video reveals tests of the Y-15, China’s new military transport aircraft
A new Chinese military transport aircraft, designated Y-15, has recently been observed in the country’s airspace during flight tests.
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Finnish Air Force presents the F-35A JF-501 in Fort Worth
Finland publicly presented its first F-35A multirole fighter, designated JF-501, during an official rollout ceremony held on December 16 at Lockheed Martin’s factory in Fort Worth, Texas.
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