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Russia Claims 674 Ukrainian Aircraft Destroyed, Far More Than Ukraine's Total Fleet
Forbes reports that Russia's claim of 674 destroyed Ukrainian aircraft exceeds Ukraine's total aircraft inventory of 212.
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IAI Nears $900 Million India Deal for Six Aerial Refueling Aircraft
Israel Aerospace Industries is closing in on an approximately $900 million agreement to supply the Indian Air Force with six aerial refueling aircraft.
Pilot Depth: The Real Measure of Air Force Strength
Counting airframes tells only half the story. Pilot rosters reveal which air forces can actually sustain combat power, and the rankings hold some surprises.
Rafale M Makes First Landing on Indian Navy's INS Vikrant
A French Dassault Rafale M fighter landed and took off from India's domestically built aircraft carrier INS Vikrant for the first time during carrier trials ahead of the aircraft's expected induction into the Indian Navy.
US Navy Reports Decade-High Class A Aviation and Afloat Mishaps in Fiscal 2026
The U.S. Navy recorded 16 Class A aviation and 11 Class A afloat mishaps in fiscal 2026, the most unplanned catastrophic events involving aircraft and vessels in a decade.
Grand Forks AFB Reopens Runway After Resurfacing Project
Grand Forks Air Force Base has reopened its runway after resurfacing 171,167 square yards of asphalt, restoring full operations for the 319th Reconnaissance Wing.
Bombardier Signs Strategic Agreement with BAE Systems on Future Combat Air Programs
Bombardier has signed a strategic agreement with the UK's BAE Systems to explore complementary capabilities for future combat aircraft programs.
French Parliamentary Report Urges Second Aircraft Carrier Order by 2029
A French parliamentary report recommends ordering a second next-generation aircraft carrier by 2029 to ensure a permanent carrier strike group presence at sea.
US Air Force Bets $694M on Lockheed's Troubled ARRW Hypersonic Missile
The US Air Force has awarded Lockheed Martin a $694 million contract to produce the AGM-183A ARRW, signaling renewed confidence in a hypersonic program that has weathered repeated test failures.
Canada's First F-35s Arrive as 88-Jet Fleet Plan Faces Turbulence
Canada has taken delivery of its first two F-35A fighters, but the wider 88-aircraft programme is being buffeted by payment disputes, industrial offsets and a sovereignty debate that could reshape the future fleet.
F-22 Supercruise Fuel Burn: What 0.30 MPG Really Tells Us
The F-22 Raptor's 0.30 MPG in supercruise looks alarming on paper, but the figure reveals more about fighter design trade-offs than about inefficiency.
Guam's Concrete Paradox: Andersen AFB Expands Without Shelters
The US Air Force is laying down 20 acres of new concrete at Andersen AFB in Guam while declining to build hardened aircraft shelters, raising questions about survivability and deterrence in the Pacific.
France's Falcon 8X Archange SIGINT Aircraft Lands at Évreux Air Base
France's first Dassault Falcon 8X-based Archange signals-intelligence aircraft landed at its future operating base, Air Base 105 Évreux, on October 7, 2026.
NORAD F-16 Intercepts Aircraft Violating Flight Restriction Over Palm Beach, Florida
A NORAD F-16 fighter intercepted a general aviation aircraft over Palm Beach, Florida, after it entered a temporary flight restriction area over Mar-a-Lago.
Four Philippine Air Force Pilots Killed in SF-260 Training Crash
Four Philippine Air Force pilots died after two SF-260 trainer aircraft crashed during a training flight at Fernando Air Base in Batangas province.
The F-117 That Flew Combat in Four Conflicts Reaches the Smithsonian
A single Nighthawk airframe holds a combat record no other stealth jet can match, and it has now joined the Smithsonian's Udvar-Hazy collection as a permanent exhibit.
China's First Aircraft Carrier Forms Evolving Pattern of Voyages in Disputed Seas
China's first aircraft carrier is conducting an evolving pattern of voyages in disputed Asian seas, according to Defense News.
Natilus Wins U.S. Air Force Contract to Develop Blended Wing Body Aircraft
Natilus has secured a U.S. Air Force contract to develop a blended wing body aircraft, advancing its autonomous cargo aircraft program.