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BAE Systems Signals Confidence Ahead Of Eurofighter Deal
United Kingdom Turkiye

BAE Systems Signals Confidence Ahead Of Eurofighter Deal

With IDEF approaching, British officials express strong optimism about a Typhoon sale to Türkiye, as recent high-level meetings in Ankara raise expectations.

Israel Urges Congress to Block F-35 Sale to Türkiye
USA Israel Turkiye

Israel Urges Congress to Block F-35 Sale to Türkiye

A senior Israeli official told Breitbart News that selling F-35A Lightning IIs to Türkiye would endanger Israel and said Congress must act to stop it.

France Demands 80% Stake in FCAS, Worrying Partners
Germany France

France Demands 80% Stake in FCAS, Worrying Partners

Paris seeks majority control in Europe’s future fighter jet programme, prompting concern in Berlin and Madrid and risking delays to the next development phase.

UK Backs Saudi Bid to Join GCAP Despite Japanese Resistance
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UK Backs Saudi Bid to Join GCAP Despite Japanese Resistance

Saudi Arabia moves closer to joining the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) fighter jet programme as London and Tokyo clash over Riyadh’s added value.

BAE’s Warton Line Falls Silent as UK Weighs Typhoon Future
United Kingdom Turkiye

BAE’s Warton Line Falls Silent as UK Weighs Typhoon Future

With Turkiye’s expected order looming over the most updated Eurofighter, unions are urging an immediate Tranche 5 deal to protect jobs and capability at Warton.

Turkiye Forms New Air Test Units for KAAN and HÜRJET
Turkiye

Turkiye Forms New Air Test Units for KAAN and HÜRJET

ARMERKOM and 403rd Squadron were launched at Mürted to institutionalise Türkiye’s indigenous testing and certification of next-generation combat aircraft.

USAF Rushes A-10 CAS Aircraft Retirement to FY2026
USA

USAF Rushes A-10 CAS Aircraft Retirement to FY2026

Originally aiming for the end of this decade, the USAF is pushing to retire the remaining A-10 CAS aircraft in the FY2026 budget, signalling early retirement.

AE2025 Marks Cruise Missile AD and MUM-T Cooperation
Turkiye

AE2025 Marks Cruise Missile AD and MUM-T Cooperation

The Turkish Air Force concluded the final phase of International Anatolian Eagle 2025 at Konya where it demonstrated new air defence tactics and MUM-T.

US Unveils Record $961.6B Defence Budget for FY2026
USA

US Unveils Record $961.6B Defence Budget for FY2026

In its FY2026 plan to oppose China's strategic posture, the Pentagon puts hypersonic missile defence, long-range deterrence, and air dominatio priorities.

Ukraine Loses Third F-16 in Massive Russian Air Assault
Ukraine

Ukraine Loses Third F-16 in Massive Russian Air Assault

Russia’s largest aerial attack on Ukraine since the war began has claimed another American-made fighter. Ukrainian Air Force lost its third F-16 fighter.

AW139 Helicopter Completes First Autonomous Flight
USA France

AW139 Helicopter Completes First Autonomous Flight

In May, Honeywell and Near Earth Autonomy flew a Leonardo AW139 without a pilot for the first time in Arizona. This was part of the USMC’s logistics program.

Pakistani Denies Reports of J-35A Fighter Deal with China
China Pakistan

Pakistani Denies Reports of J-35A Fighter Deal with China

Pakistani Minister of Defence stated that the reports of Pakistan and China signing a deal for J-35A fighter jets are incorrect during a live interview.

Korea has a new potential customer for KF-21 Boramae: Poland
Republic of Korea Poland

Korea has a new potential customer for KF-21 Boramae: Poland

Poland received 48 F/A-50 "Golden Eagle" light combat aircraft from KAI in 2022. Now, it wants to buy the KF-21 Boramae, which has F414-GE-400K engines.

Spain Makes Major Investment in Hürjet Advanced Trainer
Spain Turkiye

Spain Makes Major Investment in Hürjet Advanced Trainer

Spanish Minister of Defence Margarita Robles stated that there will be an investment worth €1.375 billion in the joint development of Hürjet for Spain.