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Macron Announces the Transfer of 16 Rafale Fighter Jets to Ukraine and the Imminent Launch of Pilot Training

Julia Alexandrova — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:20:59 +0000

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced plans to transfer 16 Rafale fighter jets to Ukraine, with deliveries scheduled for 2028–2029. Training for Ukrainian pilots and maintenance personnel is expected to begin in the near future. In addition, Paris intends to grant Ukraine licensing rights to domestically produce Aster 30 missiles used by the SAMP/T air […]

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Ukrainian Armed Forces Shoot Down Russian Su-35 Fighter Jet

Julia Alexandrova — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:14:01 +0000

Representatives of the Ukrainian Air Force have verified the destruction of an enemy Su-35 aircraft. On 8 July, Ukrainian forces operating in the eastern sector of the front reportedly succeeded in downing the Russian multirole fighter jet. Official information on the incident was subsequently released by the command of the Ukrainian Air Force. The published statement […]

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From Combat Sorties to Space Missions: U.S. Air Force Tests Japan’s SAKURA-II AI Chip

Svitlana Anisimova — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:52:03 +0000

Japanese company EdgeCortix has demonstrated its edge AI computing platform during a U.S. Air Force exercise. The results confirmed its ability to perform AI processing directly in flight, highlighting the technology’s potential for future defense and space missions. According to the company, its SAKURA-II platform was integrated into a mission system and evaluated during large-scale […]

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Saab to Supply Gripen E Fighter Jets to Ukraine: Major Agreement Signed

Julia Alexandrova — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:20:45 +0000

Swedish defense company Saab has signed an official agreement with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to supply 16 Gripen E multirole fighter jets intended for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The total value of the contract is approximately $2.34 billion. Saab expects to officially record the order in its backlog during the third quarter […]

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Radarless F-35s Become Reality: U.S. Officially Accepts the First Batch

Svitlana Anisimova — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:20:12 +0000

The U.S. military has confirmed the acceptance of at least six F-35 Joint Strike Fighter aircraft for the U.S. Marine Corps without installed radar systems. The decision stems from delays in the development of the new AN/APG-85 radar, one of the cornerstone components of the Block 4 modernization package for all F-35 variants. The upgrade […]

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$700 million confidential agreement: White House supports Turkey’s main aviation program

Julia Alexandrova — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:22:09 +0000

The administration of White House is preparing to approve a deal for the sale of General Electric jet engines for Turkey’s domestically developed fighter aircraft, TAI TF KAAN, despite objections from some members of the U.S. Congress. According to published information, the proposed package is valued at more than $700 million. The engines are intended to […]

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Hunting submarines: Boeing upgrades P-8A Poseidon patrol aircraft for the U.S. Navy

Julia Alexandrova — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:23:53 +0000

The U.S. Navy has signed a major agreement with Boeing valued at approximately $880 million. The primary purpose of this funding is to significantly upgrade and maintain training systems for aircrews and maintenance personnel operating the P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol and anti-submarine aircraft. This initiative is intended to substantially improve fleet combat readiness and strengthen capabilities […]

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Bell Completes Wings for Two MV-75 Cheyenne II Aircraft as Tiltrotor Program Moves Closer to Testing

Svitlana Anisimova — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:28:50 +0000

Bell announced the completion of wing structures for the first two MV-75 Cheyenne II tiltrotor aircraft being built for the U.S. Army. The milestone marks another step in the production of the initial batch of eight test aircraft, six of which are already at various stages of assembly. Following systems integration, the wings will be […]

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Extreme Pace: Pentagon Radically Accelerates Testing of the Secretive B-21 Raider

Julia Alexandrova — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:52:21 +0000

A further illustration of the drive to accelerate defense programs is the U.S. Air Force’s decision to involve an active operational pilot in joint flights with a test pilot during the early stages of the B-21 Raider nuclear bomber’s flight-test program. Military aircraft testing traditionally follows a well-defined sequence that precedes operational deployment. Historically, this […]

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Fatal Su-24M Crash in Khmelnytskyi Region: Ukrainian Air Force Identifies Fallen Pilots

Julia Alexandrova — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:37:19 +0000

A tragic incident in the skies over the Khmelnytskyi region claimed the lives of the crew of a Ukrainian Su-24M frontline bomber. The fatal crash was officially confirmed by representatives of the Ukrainian Air Force. According to the information released, the aircraft went down at approximately 7:00 p.m. on June 16. The aircraft belonged to the […]

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