September 18, 2025 Military Aviation News

Why France’s Dassault Rafale Fighters Are Deploying to Poland

09/18/2025

France has sent three Dassault Rafale fighter jets to Poland to protect NATO’s eastern border following a series of Russian drone incursions, according to French President Emmanuel Macron.

US Air Force conducts record AMRAAM missile launch with F-22

09/18/2025

The US Air Force (USAF), in partnership with Raytheon, recently conducted the longest recorded launch of an AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) from a fifth-generation fighter. The test took place at Eglin Air Force Base and involved an F-22 Raptor, highlighting the missile’s extended flight capability under the current F3R development program.

Leonardo presents its proposal to equip the Philippine Air Force with 32 new Eurofighter Tranche 5 fighters

09/18/2025

The Italian firm Leonardo formally presented its proposal to supply 32 Eurofighter Typhoon Tranche 5 fighters to the Philippine Air Force (PAF). The offer seeks to meet the requirement of the multirole combat aircraft (MRCA) program, in which the Typhoon stands out as the first twin-engine fighter in the competition.

United States approves possible $3.4 billion sale of F-16 fighter jets to Peru amid tender process

09/18/2025

On 15 September, the US Department of State announced the approval of a request from the Peruvian authorities regarding a potential purchase of Lockheed Martin F-16C/D Fighting Falcon Block 70 multirole fighter aircraft. The request is linked to Peru’s ongoing tender for next-generation combat aircraft, with the American offer being one of several under consideration.

LM Awarded Contract to Implement Software Upgrade for F-16 Flight Training in the Republic of Korea

09/18/2025

Lockheed Martin has announced an upgrade to the Republic of Korea Air Force’s F-16 Block 52 flight simulators to reflect the advanced capabilities of its upgraded F-16 Viper (F-16V) aircraft. These upgrades reflect enhanced mission capabilities of the Republic of Korea Air Force, providing high-fidelity simulated environments for pilots to train like they fly.

JUST IN: Polish Partners Join Forces to Build Uncrewed Counter-Drone Aircraft

09/18/2025

Three Polish organizations have formed a strategic consortium to build what they claim is Europe's first unmanned fighter aircraft designed to combat the growing threat of drones, drone swarms and loitering munitions on the modern battlefield.

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