Fighter jets

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.

Scale models of the Franco-German-Spanish Future Combat Air System (FCAS / SCAF), Europe's next-generation fighter jet, are seen in Paris, France, February 20, 2020
 Latvian, French and NATO flags flutter in front of a French Rafale fighter jet of the NATO Baltic Air Policing mission, in the Lielvarde air base, Latvia April 14, 2026.

French fighter jet shoots down Russian drone over NATO territory as security incidents escalate

British Defence Secretary John Healey walks to attend a cabinet meeting at Downing Street, the day before the State Opening of Parliament, in London, Britain, May 12, 2026.

Russia jams signal of RAF jet carrying UK's Defense Minister Healey after trip to Estonia - report

A Russian Su-27, flies over the Black Sea alongside an RAF Rivet Joint aircraft (not pictured) in April 2026.

Russian fighter jets intercept British RAF planes over Black Sea on two separate occasions


IDF drone destroys Iranian F-14 fighter jets in Tehran airbase just before taking off

In recent days, Air Force aircraft have been tracking the launch team, identifying the launchers deploying the jets and the weaponry in the area.

 A fighter jet fly during a military exercise called Fidayeen of Hareem Velayat in Isfahan, Iran, in this picture obtained on July 24, 2023.

IDF pummels Tehran with heavy fire, 50 Israeli fighter jets take part in attacks

Some 50 Israeli Air Force fighter jets operated over the skies of Tehran throughout Saturday night, targeting facilities related to Iran's nuclear program.

 An Israel Air Force jet takes off. March 18, 2025.

Israel's message to Iran: Target population centers, IDF will strike infrastructure

Some 204 people have already been wounded by Iranian attacks, along with three killed.

 Missiles launched from Iran are intercepted, as seen from the city of Ashkelon, Israel, June 13, 2025

Netanyahu: Israeli jets will fly over Tehran soon, we will strike every site

Despite claims from Iranian officials, Netanyahu said that Israel had caused "real damage" to Iran's nuclear program.

 PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu holds a news conference in Jerusalem.

Watch: IAF jets take off to strike Iran nuclear sites, military targets

The IDF struck over 100 Iranian targets, using over 200 aircraft and over 330 munitions.

Israeli Air Force fighter jets seen ahead of Operation Rising Lion in Iran, June 13, 2025

India to receive new fighter jet with Israeli tech after Pakistan conflict

The Tejas is equipped with AESA (active electronic scanned array) technology made by Elta, a subsidiary of IAI, replacing an earlier Israeli radar. 

HAL Tejas MK1A.

Israeli, Turkish fighter jets avoid confrontation over Syria by radio contact - report

Turkish F-16s sent warning signals to the Israeli jets using their electronic warfare systems, and a brief radio contact was made between the aircraft.

 An Israeli F-16I fighter jet takes off from Ramon Airbase for the strikes on military targets in Yemen. January 10, 2024.

Component in F-35 stealth fighter jets creates safety issue in aircraft

F lights on the aircrafts were approved after the component was inspected and a series of tests were performed.

 Israel at War - Illustrative image of an Israeli F-35 fighter jet.

„Nichts auf der Welt kommt an ihn heran“: USA enthüllen F-47-Kampfjet

„Ich freue mich sehr, bekannt zu geben, dass die US-Luftwaffe auf meine Anweisung hin den weltweit ersten Kampfjet der 6. Generation auf den Weg bringt“, sagte Trump im Weißen Haus.

 (Illustrativ) Das neueste Modell des F-47-Kampfjets.

‘Just another F-35 fiasco?’: China, Russia, Iran mock Trump’s unveiling of F-47 stealth jet

Trump’s unveiling of the F-47 fighter sparks global skepticism, with China, Russia, and Iran mocking its design, cost, and political timing.

 A screenshot from the US Air Force's promotional video unveiling the F-47, March 21, 2025.