Bahrain F-16 Block 70 records first air to air kill in Iran conflict
MANAMA April 9, 2026 (Agencies): A F-16 Fighting Falcon Block 70 operated by the Royal Bahraini Air Force has recorded the aircraft type’s first confirmed air-to-air kill, shooting down two…
US to receive new F-35 jets without radars amid delays in advanced system
Washington, March 20, 2026 (Agencies) – The United States military is expected to begin accepting new F-35 Lightning II aircraft without onboard radars starting this fall, due to delays in…
F-22 Pilot Controls Drone Wingman in Historic Air Force Test
Nevada, 21 October 2025 (Agencies): In a groundbreaking demonstration of manned-unmanned teaming, a U.S. Air Force F-22 pilot successfully controlled an MQ?20 Avenger combat drone during a flight over the…
US Clears $500 Million HIMARS Sale to Bahrain to Bolster Gulf Security
Washington, August 14, 2025 (Agencies) — The United States Department of State has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Bahrain involving M142 High-Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) and…
U.S. Navy F-35C Fighter Jet Crashes Near Naval Air Station Lemoore; Pilot Ejects Safely
LEMOORE, CALIFORNIA, July 31, 2025 – An F-35C Lightning II fighter jet assigned to the U.S. Navy crashed Wednesday evening during a routine training flight near Naval Air Station Lemoore,…
Lockheed Martin Delivers Advanced AN/SPY-7(V)1 Radar System for Japan’s Next-Gen Aegis Warship
Tokyo (Agencies) July 13, 2025 – Lockheed Martin has successfully delivered the first complete AN/SPY-7(V)1 radar system, comprising four high-performance radar antennas, to the Japan Ministry of Defense (MoD) for…
Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Achieves Breakthrough in AI-Driven Drone Command and Control
WASHINGTON (Agencies): Lockheed Martin has announced a significant advancement in its F-35 Joint Strike Fighter capabilities, unveiling the aircraft’s ability to command and control multiple drones simultaneously using artificial intelligence…
Germany Approves Purchase of Israeli PULS Rocket Launchers in €65 Million Deal
Berlin (Agencies): The German parliament has approved the purchase of Elbit Systems’ PULS rocket artillery systems, marking a significant step in strengthening Germany’s artillery capabilities. The initial deal, valued at…
China Sanctions 28 US Firms, Adds 10 to Unreliable Entities List Over Taiwan Arms Sales
Beijing (Agencies): In a significant escalation of trade and diplomatic tensions, China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) announced on Thursday the addition of 28 US entities to its export control list…