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As it negotiates return to F-35 programme, Ankara holds on to Russian S-400s

12/14/2025

Turkey and the United States are discussing the US sanctions and obstacles to Ankara rejoining the F-35 jet programme but nothing has changed with respect to its possession of Russian S-400 air defences, the defence ministry said on Friday. The NATO allies have been at loggerheads since 2020 when Washington removed Ankara from Lockheed Martin’s fighter jet programme and imposed sanctions over Turkey’s acquisition of the S-400s, which Washington calls a security threat.

Taiwan tracks 2 Chinese military aircraft and 7 naval vessels

The defense ministry detected two Chinese military aircraft and seven naval vessels around Taiwan between 6 a.m. on Saturday and 6 a.m. on Sunday. Neither of the aircraft were reported to have crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait nor to have entered the air defense identification zone. Taiwan sent aircraft and naval ships and deployed coastal-based missile systems to monitor the Chinese activity.

Sorry, Russia: India Just Doesn’t Want Your Fifth-Gen Fighter

India won’t be “quitting” Russia anytime soon, as it still needs Russian military platforms, but New Delhi is all-in on developing indigenous platforms. Indian news outlet The Hindu reported that New Delhi is no closer to finalizing a deal for the Russian-made Sukhoi Su-57 following Russian president Vladimir Putin’s recent visit to the country than it was in March. If anything, India may be less interested in the fifth-generation fighter, even as Russia has offered a co-production deal.

Why Are All Modern Fighter Jets “Multirole” Aircraft?

As fighter jets have grown more and more expensive, pressure has mounted on modern air forces to enable those aircraft to carry out multiple distinct missions. The term “multirole fighter” is thrown around a lot in the modern era, one of the most common levels applied to modern combat aircraft, often without much precision. Many assume the definition applies to any fighter that can also drop bombs, giving it a semblance of ground attack capability as well as its more traditional role as a dogfig

No Link 22 For Pakistan’s F-16 Jets! Why U.S. Only Trusts 7 Allies With Its Most Secure Air Combat Network?

Announced on December 8, 2025, via a formal notification to Congress from the Defense Security Cooperation Agency, the deal includes cutting-edge avionics, secure communication systems, and comprehensive sustainment support to keep these Cold War-era jets in service until the 2040s. The package breaks down into two main buckets: $37 million for “major defense equipment” and $649 million for the nuts-and-bolts extras like software tweaks, training programs, and logistical backbone.

Finland authorises procurement of AIM-120D-3 AMRAAM missiles for future F-35A fighter fleet

Finland’s Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen has authorised the Finnish Defence Forces to procure AIM-120D-3 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles from the United States. The missiles will be compatible with the F-35A multi-role combat aircraft and will supplement the armament of Finland’s future F-35 fleet.

U.S. boosts airpower presence near Venezuelan airspace

The Pentagon is rapidly expanding U.S. military capabilities tied to Operation Southern Spear, a mission that began as a counter-narcotics effort but is increasingly focused on pressure against Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro.

While France Stalls FCAS, General Atomics Offers Germany Its Gambit Fighter Drone

While the French create problems with the FCAS sixth-generation fighter project, a serious competitor from the U.S. has appeared in Europe. And we're talking about General Atomics, which wants to sell Germany and other countries in the region its Gambit unmanned fighter. So, a mockup of the European variant of this UAV was presented at the German airport Oberpfaffenhofen. This is promoted as a low-risk and realistic solution for enhancing capabilities in the

While final decisions are still pending, Peru has approved the second tranche of funding for the purchase of 24 new multirole fighter jets

In the midst of the wait for the definition of the future multirole fighter that will be chosen to renew the combat fleet of the Peruvian Air Force, Congress approved the second tranche of financing destined for the acquisition of 24 next-generation fighter aircraft. The measure was formalized in the Public Sector Borrowing Law for the 2026 fiscal year.

Swiss to reduce F-35 fighter jet order from US as costs rise

US Air Force pilots finally have a training jet built for a modern air war of stealth fighters and bombers

Russia’s Su-57 Felon Stealth Fighter Just Got The Engine It Always Needed

Aircraft Carriers, Marines And Bombers: What The U.S. Miliary Is Really Signaling To Venezuela

Russia deploys two dozen new combat aircraft in 2025

Germany, France, Spain move to end deadlock in fighter jet dispute

US bombers join Japanese jets in show of force after China-Russia drills, Tokyo says

U.S. Air Force F-35s and KC-135 stage flyover across Baltics to demonstrate agile NATO airpower

US Sets Conditions for Turkey’s F-35 Hopes

Australian MQ-28 CCA Downs Drone in Milestone Air-to-Air Test

SEASHOT expands joint combat training for Shaw and U.S. Navy