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.
French fighter jet shoots down Russian drone over NATO territory as security incidents escalate
Russia jams signal of RAF jet carrying UK's Defense Minister Healey after trip to Estonia - report
Russian fighter jets intercept British RAF planes over Black Sea on two separate occasions
Taiwan says US has 'high' urgency in speeding up weapons deliveries
Taiwan, which faces a rising military threat from China, has complained of repeated delays to weapons ordered from the US, the most important international backer and arms supplier to the island.
Taiwan says delayed US F-16s to start arriving this year
Deliveries of Taiwan’s delayed F-16V fighter jets are set to begin this year, as production reaches full capacity following earlier setbacks.
US intensifies campaign to reopen Strait of Hormuz, deploys A-10s, Apaches - report
Top US general Dan Caine had announced that American A-10 Thunderbolt II jets had entered the war and were on missions along Iran’s southern flank.
New air force tactics reduce refueling needs for attack runs on Iran
The new tactic is for air force jets to accelerate to high altitude on a much faster, steeper trajectory when taking off from Israel to save fuel.
Can Iran be defeated by airstrikes alone? - opinion
Two weeks of airstrikes haven’t toppled Iran: history suggests ground forces are crucial to toppling the regime.
Turkey moves to bolster northern Cyprus with six F-16 fighter jets - report
Turkey is considering deploying F-16 jets to Cyprus and other measures to ensure the security of the Turkish Cypriot state amid spreading regional conflict.
Israeli strike in Tehran eliminates senior Iranian official linked to anti-Israel ops
IAF also struck Iranain jets based in Isfahan, 50 ammunition bunkers and a command building for the Khayyam satellite, which the IDF said had been used for surveillance of Israel.
Shorter, faster, deadlier: World’s militaries stunned by power of Israel Air Force - analysis
The Iranians are no fools. We were not the only ones preparing for the event. They were too. The previous operation taught them a few things.
Iranian bombers were 'minutes away' from striking US base in Qatar - report
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said later on Thursday that four additional Typhoon fighter jets would be sent to Qatar as the conflict in the Middle East escalates.
Kuwaiti civilians rush to help US pilot after friendly-fire downs three F-15 fighter jets
“Are you fine? Do you need anything? You are safe. Thank you for helping us,” one man can be heard saying in the video of the incident.
