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Defence Ministry forms committee to address shortages in Air Force
15 hours, 22 minutes ago

Defence Ministry forms committee to address shortages in Air Force

India Today  

The Defence Ministry has set up a committee to address the capability development of the Indian Air Force amid critical shortage of fighter jets, weapons, and equipment, government officials told India Today. Chaired by the Defence Secretary, the committee includes senior ministry officials, Defence Research and Development Organisation chairman Dr Samir V Kamat, and IAF representatives. The IAF’s long-pending proposal …

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Lelystad likely base for Dutch F-35 fleet, city says only if holiday flights can begin
1 week, 3 days ago

Lelystad likely base for Dutch F-35 fleet, city says only if holiday flights can begin

NL Times  

Lelystad Airport is currently the Ministry of Defense’s first choice for expanding its fighter jet capacity. The municipality of Lelystad will only consider fighter jets at Lelystad Airport if the airport also opens to holiday flights, alderman Dennis Grimbergen told the regional broadcaster. Further research by the Ministry of Defense must determine whether Lelystad Airport is a suitable location.” Lelystad …

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US approves $385m arms sale to Taiwan
3 weeks, 2 days ago

US approves $385m arms sale to Taiwan

Al Jazeera  

Deal includes spare parts for fighter jets and radar systems as President Lai heads to Pacific, with stops in US. The sale approved by the US Department of State will ensure Taiwan can “meet current and future threats by maintaining the operational readiness” of its F-16 fleet, said the DSCA. China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it opposes Taiwan’s leaders …

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Elon Musk declares manned fighter jets like F-35 ‘obsolete’, calls for shift to drones in modern warfare
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Elon Musk declares manned fighter jets like F-35 ‘obsolete’, calls for shift to drones in modern warfare

Live Mint  

Billionaire Elon Musk, tapped by US President-elect Donald Trump to slash federal government spending, lashed out at modern fighter jets on Monday, saying that drones were the future of air combat. "Manned fighter jets are obsolete in the age of drones anyway. "Meanwhile, some idiots are still building manned fighter jets like the F-35," he posted, alongside a video of …

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Why Elon Musk wants US to do away with manned fighter jets
4 weeks ago

Why Elon Musk wants US to do away with manned fighter jets

Firstpost  

Citing the growing potential of autonomous drones, Elon Musk has criticised the Pentagon’s $1.8 trillion F-35 programme, calling it outdated. File Image/Reuters Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur and CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has called for a shift away from manned fighter jets in favour of autonomous drones. Sharing a video of synchronised drone swarms flying in complex formations, Musk …

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7 key features of F-15 fighter jets that Israel has decided to buy from US for $5.2 bn
1 month, 2 weeks ago

7 key features of F-15 fighter jets that Israel has decided to buy from US for $5.2 bn

Firstpost  

The highly manouevrable Boeing F-15 fighter jets that Israel has decided to buy has flexible weapons integration and is a proven platform in combat An Israeli air force F-15 war plane flies near the southern Israeli city of Beersheba, Israel, in June 2023. AP File Israel’s defence ministry said Thursday it had signed a $5.2 billion agreement with Boeing to …

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Inside Israel's missile blitz on Iran: Tehran vows 'no limits' on its revenge after dozens of Israeli fighter jets strike up to 20 key military sites across the country
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Inside Israel's missile blitz on Iran: Tehran vows 'no limits' on its revenge after dozens of Israeli fighter jets strike up to 20 key military sites across the country

Daily Mail  

Iran vowed revenge yesterday after Israel's missile blitz on Tehran destroyed up to 20 key military sites, including a top-secret research facility. Dozens of fighter jets hit ballistic missile factories, air defence batteries and missile launchers on Friday as Israel launched a missile blitz on Iran Foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran had 'no limits' in defending its interests and …

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Israel Strikes Iran's Military Facilities in a Major Escalation
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Israel Strikes Iran's Military Facilities in a Major Escalation

India Today  

Israel launched a series of air strikes in Iran, targeting military facilities. The strikes came after Iran launched nearly 200 ballistic missiles towards Israel in retaliation for the killing of its proxies. The air strikes involved the deployment of Israel's fifth generation fighter jets, F-15I Ra'am ground attack jets, and F-16I Sufa air defense jets. The strikes were carried out …

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Azerbaijan buys fighter jets from Pakistan under $1.6 billion deal: report
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Azerbaijan buys fighter jets from Pakistan under $1.6 billion deal: report

The Hindu  

Azerbaijan has purchased multi-role JF-17 Block III fighter jets from Pakistan reportedly under a $1.6 billion deal, a media report said on Friday, September 27, 2024. “A contract for the sale of JF-17 Block-III fighter aircraft” to Azerbaijan was signed recently, the Pakistan Army said in a statement. “President Aliyev had hailed the deal, asserting it would “go a long …

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The US is giving Ukraine billions more in weapons. Here’s how they will help
2 months, 3 weeks ago

The US is giving Ukraine billions more in weapons. Here’s how they will help

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration’s latest infusion of more than $2.7 billion in military aid for Ukraine and the promise of billions more will give Kyiv a massive boost in air defenses, but much of the aid is in long-range contracts for weapons that won’t be seen on the battlefield for some time. Here’s a look at the latest military …

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The US is giving Ukraine billions more in weapons. Here's how they will help
2 months, 3 weeks ago

The US is giving Ukraine billions more in weapons. Here's how they will help

The Independent  

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The U.S. is giving Ukraine billions more in weapons. Here’s how they will help
2 months, 3 weeks ago

The U.S. is giving Ukraine billions more in weapons. Here’s how they will help

LA Times  

President Biden meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office of the White House on Thursday. Trump argued that Ukraine should have made concessions to Russian President Vladimir Putin in the months before Russia’s February 2022 invasion, declaring that even “the worst deal would’ve been better than what we have now.” Trump, who has long been critical of …

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US State Department clears $7.2 billion F-35 fighter jets sale to NATO ally Romania
3 months, 1 week ago

US State Department clears $7.2 billion F-35 fighter jets sale to NATO ally Romania

Firstpost  

The contract, which must still be approved by the US Congress, covers Bucharest’s purchase of 32 F-35A aircraft and related equipment, produced by the US aerospace and defense giant Lockheed Martin The US State Department on Friday said it had approved the sale of dozens of F-35 fighter jets to its NATO ally Romania, a deal worth $7.2 billion. The …

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President Zelenskyy fires Ukrainian air force commander after NATO-donated F-16 jet crashes and kills top fighter pilot
3 months, 3 weeks ago

President Zelenskyy fires Ukrainian air force commander after NATO-donated F-16 jet crashes and kills top fighter pilot

ABC  

The commander of Ukraine's air force has been sacked a day after the military reported one of its top fighter pilots died repelling a Russian missile attack. Ukraine's General Staff said Lieutenant General Anatoliy Kryvonozhka would temporarily perform the duties of air force commander. He and a fellow Ukrainian pilot, Andrii "Juice" Pilshchykov, made an early, public visit to the …

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Return of the Olympians: Taiwan sends up fighter jets as welcome brigade
4 months, 1 week ago

Return of the Olympians: Taiwan sends up fighter jets as welcome brigade

New Indian Express  

TAIPEI: Taiwan dispatched three F-16 fighter jets to accompany its Olympic athletes on the final hours of their flight home from the Paris Games on Tuesday. Competing under the name Chinese Taipei, Taiwanese athletes brought home seven medals - two golds and five bronzes - the second-best result for the island in an Olympic Games. To welcome the athletes flying …

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Why the delivery of the F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine is crucial amid the Russia war
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Why the delivery of the F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine is crucial amid the Russia war

Firstpost  

After a long wait, Ukraine finally has received the first batch of American F-16 fighter jets. Here’s how these planes could be advantageous to Kyiv in the battle Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy talks on the occasion of the Air Forces Day standing against the background of Ukraine's Air Force's F-16 fighter jets in an undisclosed location in Ukraine. Advanced, Western …

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Ukraine's Zelenskyy shows off long-awaited F-16 fighter jets
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Ukraine's Zelenskyy shows off long-awaited F-16 fighter jets

ABC  

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has displayed the nation's newly-acquired F-16 fighter jets, with hopes the planes will boost Ukraine's war effort against Russia. What it means for Ukraine to receive Western jets Photo shows US Air Force F-16 fighter jets in the sky. The US finally opens pathways for Ukraine to receive F-16 fighter jets, but they are unlikely to …

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Ukraine’s Zelenskyy displays newly arrived F-16 fighter jets to combat Russia in the air
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy displays newly arrived F-16 fighter jets to combat Russia in the air

Associated Press  

SOMEWHERE IN UKRAINE — Ukraine’s newly arrived F-16 fighter jets were put on display Sunday by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who said the planes will boost the country’s war effort against Russia. “It’s good that they are here and that we can put them to use.” Ukraine is also trying to get neighboring countries to help defend it against Russian missiles, …

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How Ukraine’s new F-16 fighter jets will help the fight against Putin’s forces and Russia’s drone attacks
4 months, 3 weeks ago

How Ukraine’s new F-16 fighter jets will help the fight against Putin’s forces and Russia’s drone attacks

The Independent  

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One of the F-16s helping Ukraine fight Russia has crashed. Here’s what to know about their role
4 months, 3 weeks ago

One of the F-16s helping Ukraine fight Russia has crashed. Here’s what to know about their role

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — The F-16 fighter jets that Ukraine has received from its Western partners to help fight Russia’s invasion — one of which crashed this week while countering a Russian barrage — have been the front-line combat planes of choice for the NATO alliance for 50 years. The F-16s enhance Ukraine’s military strength, especially by upgrading its air defenses …

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Ukraine receives first F-16 fighter jets to bolster defenses against Russia, officials tell AP
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Ukraine receives first F-16 fighter jets to bolster defenses against Russia, officials tell AP

Associated Press  

Ukraine has received the first F-16 fighter jets that it has sought for months to fight back against an onslaught of Russian missile strikes, a U.S. official confirmed to The Associated Press. A Ukrainian lawmaker also confirmed Ukraine had received a small number of F-16 fighter jets. During his visit to Washington earlier this month for the NATO summit, Ukrainian …

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France renews vow to defend freedom of navigation as it showcases fighter jets in the Philippines
4 months, 3 weeks ago

France renews vow to defend freedom of navigation as it showcases fighter jets in the Philippines

Hindustan Times  

CLARK, Philippines — France renewed a commitment to help defend freedom of navigation and overflight in the Asia-Pacific Sunday and said that its supersonic fighter jets — a pair of which landed for the first time in the Philippines — and advance military power would enable it to respond rapidly to any humanitarian or security crisis in the region. France …

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France renews vow to defend freedom of navigation as it showcases fighter jets in the Philippines
4 months, 3 weeks ago

France renews vow to defend freedom of navigation as it showcases fighter jets in the Philippines

Associated Press  

CLARK, Philippines — France renewed a commitment to help defend freedom of navigation and overflight in the Asia-Pacific Sunday and said that its supersonic fighter jets — a pair of which landed for the first time in the Philippines — and advance military power would enable it to respond rapidly to any humanitarian or security crisis in the region. That …

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A US aircraft carrier and its crew have fought Houthi attacks for months. How long can it last?
6 months ago

A US aircraft carrier and its crew have fought Houthi attacks for months. How long can it last?

Associated Press  

ABOARD THE USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER IN THE RED SEA — The combat markings emblazoned on the F/A-18 fighter jet tell the story: 15 missiles and six drones, painted in black just below the cockpit windshield. As the jet sits on the deck of the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower aircraft carrier in the Red Sea, its markings illuminate the enemy …

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