Quaker research helps trigger seizure of UK arms bound for Israel
A Quaker researcher has helped expose an illegal arms shipment from the UK to Israel, which has been seized by Belgian authorities and is now the subject of a criminal investigation. The cargo containing fire control systems and spare parts for military aircraft was intercepted at Liège Airport on 24 March 2026 following a tip-off from Declassified UK and other organisations.
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Poland plans armed M28 Skytruck fleet to counter Shahed-style drones
Poland is moving to transform one of its most familiar utility aircraft into a dedicated counter-drone platform, reflecting how rapidly the war in Ukraine is reshaping military aviation thinking across Europe. The Polish Air Force has confirmed work is underway to arm the PZL M28 Skytruck for anti-drone missions, with the first prototype expected to undergo modification once a contract is signed between the Armed Forces Support Inspectorate and manufacturer PZL Mielec.
Poland Scrambles Jets During Russian Attack
Poland scrambled military aircraft and activated additional air defense measures during Russia’s large-scale overnight attack against Ukraine, the Operational Command of the Polish Armed Forces said on Wednesday, May 13. According to the military command’s statement on X, Poland launched operational flights in its airspace after Russia carried out a mass attack against Ukraine using a large number of drones.
Denmark's F-35s in the Netherlands
The Netherlands and Denmark previously collaborated intensively on the F-16. That cooperation continues with the F-35. Dutch F-35 pilots already trained with their Scandinavian counterparts in their airspace last week. Denmark provided support with F-35s and dropped practice targets from a C-130 transport aircraft. This allowed Dutch pilots to practice their procedures and deployment.
Taiwan tracks 2 Chinese military planes and 8 ships
The Ministry of National Defense tracked two Chinese military aircraft, seven naval vessels, and one official ship between 6 a.m. on Tuesday and the same time Wednesday. The ministry reported one of the sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan’s southwestern air defense identification zone, or ADIZ. In response, Taiwan deployed aircraft, naval ships, and coastal-based missile systems.
Dassault Delivers New Rafale Fighter Jets to Egypt
French aircraft manufacturer Dassault Aviation has delivered a new batch of Rafale fighter jets to Egypt under the country’s second order for the aircraft. The corresponding photos were published on the X by a user “Egypt’s Intel Observer.” Among the aircraft prepared for delivery, three two-seat aircraft were identified — DM23, DM24, and DM26.
Austria confirms fighter jet scrambles against U.S. military aircraft
Austrian Ministry of Defence spokesperson Michael Bauer confirmed two Eurofighter scrambles on consecutive days against U.S. Air Force PC-12 aircraft entering Austrian airspace without clearance. The Sunday incident confirmed unauthorized entry over the Totes Gebirge in Upper Austria; the authorization status of the Monday incident remained unclear per Bauer's statement.
The Sukhoi Su-57 Felon Has A Radar Cross-Section 1,000 Times That Of The F-35 — Sukhoi’s Own Patent Admits This Flaw
Russia’s Sukhoi Su-57 Felon is widely considered the worst-performing stealth fighter. Sukhoi’s own patent describes the Su-57 having a frontal radar cross-section of 0.1 to 1 m². That is comparable to a clean F/A-18 Super Hornet or a Tomahawk cruise missile. Neither is referred to as stealth. The Su-57 has a 1,000 times greater RCS than an F-35. The F-35 detects the Su-57 at 6 times the range. The F-35 has a 28-1 kill ratio against 4th-generation fighters at Red Flag and Northern Edge exercises.
Multirole combat aircraft evaluation to begin in 2029
The Malaysian defence ministry will begin its evaluation process for the acquisition of multirole combat aircraft (MRCA) in 2029 or 2030, in line with plans to replace the country’s key air assets. Defence minister Khaled Nordin said the move was aimed at replacing the existing F-18 and Sukhoi Su-30MKM fighter aircraft, which are expected to be decommissioned in 2035 or 2036.
Concerns of delay loom over KF-21 fighter jet program as production costs likely to rise
South Korea's first homegrown fighter jet program may face delays as costs for follow-on production are projected to sharply rise from the original estimate, a document drafted by the state arms procurement agency showed Tuesday. The "Block-II" production of the KF-21 Boramae fighters was projected to cost 18.44 trillion won (US$12.5 billion) as of March, an increase of 29.5 percent, or 4.19 trillion won, from the initial estimate of 14.24 trillion won made in August 2024, according to the document by the Defense Acquisition Procurement Administration (DAPA) submitted to a lawmaker.
