The Dutch - Nippon connection, more to come The Dutch - Nippon connection, more to come From 23 March 2026 until 3 April 2026, five Koninklijke Luchtmacht (KLu, Royal Netherlands Air and Space Force) F-35As are participating

The Dutch - Nippon connection, more to come

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Mexican acquisition plans Mexican acquisition plans After years of austerity under the previous administration, the Mexican armed forces have received the green light to work on future expansion and replace

Mexican acquisition plans

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The Yak 28R might not be as famous as Western recon jets, but it was a proper Cold War workhorse. Fast, capable and built to gather intel deep behind enemy lines, it shows just how serious the Soviets were about reconnaissance.

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Gripen E Just Blew Everyone Away (Canadian Pilots React)

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Latvia will not proceed with MD530F acquisition Latvia will not proceed with MD530F acquisition According to a March 2026 statement, the Latvian Ministry of Defence (MoD) confirmed that it will not proceed with the procurement o

Latvia will not proceed with MD530F acquisition

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More Japan Army units renamed More Japan Army units renamed Follow up on our 'News from Japan' article, a lot more Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) units were renamed on 23 March 2026. Besides regular no

More Japan Army units renamed

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US KC-135 Aircraft Reportedly Destroyed in Strike on Saudi Air Base Aviation News – Newly released satellite imagery indicates that three US KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft may have been destroyed at Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, marking a potentially significant escalation in the Iran-US air war and raising concerns over the resilience of American airpower logistics in the region. Commercial satellite images published on March 27 appear to confirm a previously disputed Iranian strike on Prince Sultan Air Base near Al-Kharj.

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First photo of new German Air Force Eurofighter First photo of new German Air Force Eurofighter On 27 March 2026, Dietmar Fenners photographed Eurofighter Typhoon 34+03, a Tranche 4 aircraft, at the Airbus Defence and Space fina

First photo of new German Air Force Eurofighter

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Getting up close to a stripped down MiG 29 is something else. You really see how compact and battle ready it is, built to fight hard and survive.

How do you think it compares to the F16?

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Saab Unveils First Brazil-Made Gripen E Fighter A 2014 deal with Brazil covers the development and production of 36 Gripen fighters, including 28 Gripen E and eight Gripen F.

Saab Unveils First Brazil-Made Gripen E Fighter

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Saab Unveils First Brazil-Made Gripen E Fighter A 2014 deal with Brazil covers the development and production of 36 Gripen fighters, including 28 Gripen E and eight Gripen F.

Saab Unveils First Brazil-Made Gripen E Fighter

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Saab Unveils First Brazil-Made Gripen E Fighter A 2014 deal with Brazil covers the development and production of 36 Gripen fighters, including 28 Gripen E and eight Gripen F.

Saab Unveils First Brazil-Made Gripen E Fighter

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The Tu-22M Backfire still looks intimidating decades after its first flight. Built for speed range and serious firepower, it was designed to threaten entire carrier groups.

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First Gripen E fighter produced in Brazil unveiled First Gripen E fighter produced in Brazil unveiled EMBRAER, Saab, and the Brazilian Air Force have unveiled the first Gripen E fighter aircraft produced in Brazil. On 25 March 2026

First Gripen E fighter produced in Brazil unveiled

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Brazil Joins Elite Ranks with the Official Unveiling of the First Nationally Produced Gripen E Fighter AviationNews – Embraer, Saab, and the Brazilian Air Force have officially presented the first supersonic Gripen E fighter jet manufactured entirely on Brazilian soil. This landmark achievement, celebrated at the Gavião Peixoto industrial complex, establishes Brazil as one of the few nations capable of producing advanced, high-tech combat aircraft. This historic rollout stems from a strategic 2014 contract between the Brazilian government and Sweden's Saab for the development and production of 36…

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I’m not sure how many times you can see a Typhoon make the big leap before you get bored. I know I haven’t reached that number yet. 😁

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Lockheed Martin, WZL-1 Partner to Support Polish Apache Helicopter Sensors Aviation News – Lockheed Martin has partnered with Poland’s WZL-1 to provide local support for advanced sensors on Warsaw’s future fleet of AH-64E Apache helicopters, strengthening sustainment capabilities ahead of deliveries. The agreement will focus on maintaining key systems such as the Target Acquisition Designation Sight/Pilot Night Vision Sensor (TADS/PNVS) and the Longbow fire control radar. Lockheed Martin manufactures the TADS/PNVS and works alongside Northrop Grumman on the Longbow radar.

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Royal International Air Tattoo 2026 to Feature Historic Debut of Specially Painted Danish Seahawk AviationNews – The organizers of the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) have officially confirmed that the Royal Danish Air Force will showcase an MH-60R Seahawk at the 2026 event. This appearance marks a significant first for the prestigious airshow, as the helicopter will arrive featuring a unique, special livery designed for the occasion. Scheduled for July 2026 at RAF Fairford, the announcement underscores the long-standing partnership between the Danish military and the world’s largest military airshow.

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B-21 Raider Achieves Critical Milestone with First Successful Aerial Refueling Over Mojave Desert AviationNews – The Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider has successfully completed its first-ever operational aerial refueling test during a flight over the Mojave Desert. This achievement represents a vital milestone for the United States Air Force (USAF), significantly enhancing the strategic reach and endurance of the world's most advanced stealth bomber. The flight test, conducted recently in the airspace above California, involved the…

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News from Japan News from Japan Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF)Kawasaki C-2 68-1203, modified to C-2 (SOJ) electronic warfare aircraft, made its first flight on 17 March 2026 from Gifu. For t

News from Japan

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Chinese J-10C Fighter Evolves into a Network-Centric Warfare Node Integration with early warning aircraft, air defense systems highlighted during recent PLA drills

Chinese J-10C Fighter Evolves into a Network-Centric Warfare Node

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Chinese J-10C Fighter Evolves into a Network-Centric Warfare Node Integration with early warning aircraft, air defense systems highlighted during recent PLA drills

Chinese J-10C Fighter Evolves into a Network-Centric Warfare Node

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Chinese J-10C Fighter Evolves into a Network-Centric Warfare Node Integration with early warning aircraft, air defense systems highlighted during recent PLA drills

Chinese J-10C Fighter Evolves into a Network-Centric Warfare Node::

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GKN Delivers First Upgraded RM12EP Engine for Swedish Gripen Fleet Aviation News – GKN Aerospace has delivered the first upgraded RM12EP engine to the Swedish Armed Forces, marking a key milestone in enhancing the performance and longevity of Sweden’s JAS 39 Gripen C/D fighter fleet. The delivery is part of a SEK 400 million ($43 million) modernization program aimed at improving the operational capability and long-term supportability of existing RM12 engines.

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Sikorsky Delivers Autonomous UH-60MX Black Hawk to US Army for Advanced Flight Testing Aviation News – Sikorsky has delivered an experimental UH-60MX Black Hawk helicopter equipped with its MATRIX autonomy system to the United States Army, marking a significant step toward autonomous military rotorcraft operations. The aircraft, developed by Sikorsky, was officially handed over on March 23, 2026, after completing integration and flight testing. The programme forms part of broader efforts by the United States Army Combat Capabilities Development Command to explore next-generation aviation concepts, including optionally piloted systems and advanced human-machine collaboration.

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Colombia Faces Hard Questions After Military Transport Crash Kills Dozens A Hercules C-130 transport plane crashed during takeoff in Puerto Leguízamo, killing at least 34 military personnel. The incident raises questions about Colombia's military aviation safety.

Colombia Faces Hard Questions After Military Transport Crash Kills Dozens

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First appearance of Poseidon in No. 12 Squadron markings First appearance of Poseidon in No. 12 Squadron markings On 18 March 2026, Nathan Rundle photographed Boeing P-8A Poseidon A47-012 in full Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) No. 12

First appearance of Poseidon in No. 12 Squadron markings

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Sikorsky SH-60F Seahawk in Israeli Service Sikorsky SH-60F Seahawk in Israeli Service The Heyl Ha’Avir (IAF, Israeli Air Force) is in the process of receiving its new maritime helicopter, the Sikorsky SH-60F Seahawk. In I

Sikorsky SH-60F Seahawk in Israeli Service

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