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South Korea Repairs Badly Damaged F-35 Lightning II Fighter Jets

05/24/2025

South Korea, with US support, restored a grounded F-35A by pioneering wing-removal transport. This saved millions of dollars and bolstered future repairs in the F-35 sustainment program. The US-led F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) aided the Republic of Korea Air Force (RoKAF) in refurbishing its damaged Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II, previously considered irreparable and a write-off. After colliding with an eagle, the RoKAF F-35A was forced to make an emergency landing.

Simulators and engines for Argentina’s F-16 fleet

As part of the “Peace Condor” program, the Argentine Air Force (FAA) achieved two major milestones in May on its path toward full operational capability with F-16 fighter jets: its first participation in the global F100 engine users conference hosted by Pratt & Whitney, and the launch of a state-of-the-art tactical simulation center at the VI Air Brigade in Tandil.

Austria orders 12 Leonardo M-346 Block 20 light combat aircraft from Italy

On 21 May, the Italian Ministry of Defence announced the signing of an intergovernmental agreement for the supply of 12 Leonardo M-346 FA (Block 20) light combat aircraft to Austria. The contract also includes a full mission simulator, IRIS-T short-range air-to-air missile integration, Link 16 data link, Nexter 20mm gun pods, LAU-32 rocket launchers, and Elbit SPEAR AECM pods for self-defence and electronic warfare.

Top And Largest Air Force In The World 2025: Growth Analysis - By Spherical Insights

The capability of military aircraft is a crucial element of international defense strategies, serving as a foundation for rapid-response operations, force projection, and national security. Beyond defending their own borders, nations with the largest and most advanced military aircraft fleets by 2025 will significantly influence regional and international security dynamics. Fighter jets, bombers, transport aircraft, observation systems, aerial refuelers, drones, and early-warning aircraft.

China’s battle-tested J-10CE fighter wows crowds in Malaysia

At the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition [LIMA] in Malaysia, which opened on May 20, 2025, China’s J-10CE fighter jet emerged as a focal point, drawing crowds of military officials, industry experts, and global defense enthusiasts.

Cubic Delivers First-Ever Encrypted Air Combat Maneuvering Instrumentation (ACMI) for 4th Gen Aircraft to the United States Air Force

Cubic Defense, the world's leading provider of advanced air combat training, announces the delivery of the first-ever encrypted ACMI upgrade to 4th gen aircraft, following the recent U.S. Air Force Production award. The modernization delivers a new era of operational readiness, bringing a much-needed proficiency to the Warfighter.

U.S. Air Force sets new course with F-47 fighter, emphasising shared architecture and government control

The United States Air Force will manage the F-47 fighter programme differently from previous efforts, with a focus on shared systems and greater government control, according to Gen. David Allvin, Air Force Chief of Staff. Speaking before the Senate Armed Services Committee, Allvin stated that the F-47 will share the same mission systems architecture as the Collaborative Combat Aircraft.

Allvin to Congress: USAF Will Have More Control of New F-47 Fighter

The F-47 fighter will be run differently than previous fighter programs and share the same mission systems architecture as the Collaborative Combat Aircraft, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin told the Senate Armed Services Committee. That means advances in one will fuel advances in the other.

KAI has begun the final assembly of the first production KF-21 Boramae fighter jet, which will be used to equip the South Korean Air Force

Yesterday, Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI), together with the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA), announced that the first production KF-21 Boramae fighter jet has entered its final assembly phase, bringing it one step closer to being incorporated into the South Korean Air Force in the near future. The news was confirmed during a ceremony held at the company’s facilities in the Sacheon region.

F-15E Strike Eagles To Leave England For Good

U.S. Air Force Leaders Urge Deep Tactical Shift with New F-47 and B-21 Aircraft to Counter China Threats

Ukrainian Drone Forces Strike russian Semiconductor Plant Linked to Missiles and Fighter Jets

Combat Losses Prompt Russia To Cancel A-100 AEW&CS Development, Report Claims; End Of “Eye In The Sky” Aircraft?

Air Force Secretary Affirms Plan to Send F-15EX Aircraft to Michigan Base, and on Time

The F-35 Fighter Jet Now Has DAGGR-2 Data Sharing

Air Force Chief Responds To Possibility Of Buying New ‘Block 80’ F-16s

General Atomics begins ground testing of YFQ-42A for U.S. Collaborative Combat Aircraft programme

Anduril Offers Rare Glimpse of Its Next-Gen Fighter Drone ‘Fury’

Aero L-159: The World’s Cheapest Fighter Jet?

Rafale deal at risk as Indonesia probes combat shortfall rumors