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Czech Republic to Deploy Gripen Fighter Aircraft To Iceland

03/14/2025

In May of this year, the Czech Republic will deploy its Gripen fighter aircraft to Iceland as part of the Icelandic Air Policing mission, the Ministry of Defence and Armed Forces of Czech Republic announced. The fighter aircraft will safeguard Iceland’s airspace for two months under NATO’s command. Given Iceland’s geographic location, NATO members have agreed to a periodic presence of NATO fighter jets, based in Keflavik, to ensure the security of its airspace.

Algeria: First test flight of new Russian Su-35 fighters

The Algerian Air Force has reportedly made the first official flight of new Russian Su-35 fighters, recently purchased from Russia. The Algerian web portal “Mena Defense” reported, explaining that the aircraft arrived a few days ago at the Oum el Bouaghi air base, in northeastern Algeria, a strategic position that allows for effective coverage of Algerian and central Mediterranean airspace.

The United Kingdom rules out transferring its Eurofighter Tranche 1 to the Ukrainian Air Force while continuing to support the training of new Ukrainian F-16 pilots

In the context of the imminent retirement of the Royal Air Force’s (RAF) aging Eurofighter Tranche 1 combat aircraft, the United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence has ruled out the possibility of transferring these jets, which are slated for scrapping, to the Ukrainian Air Force. However, it has also stated that it will continue to support and maintain current training programs, including basic flight training, language courses, and other initiatives for pilots and personnel undergoing instruction i

Breaking News: Panama ends decades of neutrality with first acquisition of combat aircraft following US policy change.

On March 12, 2025, Panama approved a $197 million procurement plan to acquire six aircraft for the National Aeronaval Service (Senan). This purchase includes four A-29 Super Tucano light attack aircraft from Embraer for over $78 million and two C-295 transport aircraft from Airbus Defense and Space for more than $109 million. The government states that the acquisition is intended to strengthen the country’s capabilities in aerial patrol, disaster response, and humanitarian assistance.

Portugal May ‘Dump’ U.S. F-35 Stealth Jets For ‘Made In Europe’ Aircraft As Trump Raises Heat On NATO Allies

Amid a rapidly deteriorating relationship between Europe and the United States, Portugal is reconsidering its plans to purchase the fifth-generation F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter jet and could be looking for a European alternative.

French-made SAMP/T Air Defense System Successfully Shoots Down Russian Sukhoi Fighter Aircraft in Ukraine

On March 11, 2025, the Ukrainian Air Force Command, through its communications department, confirmed that the French-made SAMP/T air defense missile system successfully shot down a Russian Sukhoi fighter aircraft for the first time. The announcement, relayed by Ukrainian media, marks a significant moment for Ukraine’s air defense capabilities amid the ongoing conflict with Russia.

Canada to Buy Military Choppers to Respond to Potential F-35 Crashes in Arctic

The Canadian military has announced plans to acquire new helicopters to respond to potential crashes involving the F-35 fifth-generation fighter jets in the Arctic. The decision comes amid concerns that the aircraft’s single-engine feature might be a drawback for operations in the country’s far north, where harsh weather conditions and vast, remote terrain heighten the risks associated with engine failure.

NGAD or Bust? Why the U.S. Can’t Afford to Fall Behind in Air Superiority

The United States Air Force’s Next Generation Air Dominance program may not be too big of a project to fail, it may simply be too important – largely because there may be no other option. “The entire joint force counts on air superiority,” said Air Force Gen. Ken Wilsbach, commander of Air Combat Command at last week’s 2025 Air and Space Forces Association Warfare Symposium in Aurora, Colorado.

Can US Really "Turn off" the F-16, or How Long Can Ukrainian Fighter Jets Fly Without Official Maintenance

The multi-role F-16 aircraft that were transferred to Ukraine by European countries are in any case American aircraft, the fate of which, like all other American weapons around the world, depends on what somebody in the White House thinks about this matter

Norwegian F-35s ‘Chase Away’ Russian BEAR Bombers Watching Ex. Joint Viking; U.S. Plans To Make Its Stealth Jets Much More Lethal

IAF aiming to induct new multirole fighter jets in 4-5 years, US F-15 Strike Eagle may be new entrant in global tender

Vietnam Receives Final Czech-Made L-39 Skyfox Military Aircraft

US Marine Corps Deploys First F-35B Fighter Squadron to Japan to Boost Airpower in Indo-Pacific

Meet the defense giants that will rearm Europe as the EU eyes a massive military buildup

U.S. Becomes 1st Country To Classify Armed Drones As Fighters! Can They Replace Or Augment Combat Jets?

British Navy tests F-35B fighter jet equipped with Meteor missile for first time

Florida Air National Guard now in fifth-generation fighter era

Mitchell Trophy Air Race revived at Selfridge

North Korea to have first early warning aircraft, satellite image shows

Sweden to deploy Gripen fighter jets for NATO air defence operations in Poland