November 14, 2025 Military Aviation News

“In a nutshell, the F-35 represents the pinnacle of Western combat aviation in terms of both capabilities and prestige ‘bragging rights,’” he said. The prowess of F-35s was on full display in Israel’s 12-day war with Iran in June. While the Israeli military has not described in detail the aircraft’

11/14/2025

A Turkish military plane crashed in Georgia on Tuesday, killing all 20 people on board in the Nato member’s deadliest military incident for half a decade. The incident remains shrouded in mystery, with Ankara saying on Wednesday that it is too early to say what caused the crash of the C-130 cargo aircraft in Georgia's Kakheti district - but that an impending crash report is expected to reveal the cause.

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U.S. Officials Raise Concerns About Saudi Arabia’s Bid for F-35 Jets

11/14/2025

As the Trump administration tries to finalize a deal to sell advanced F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, a Pentagon intelligence report has raised concerns that China could acquire the warplane’s technology if the sales go through, according to people familiar with the assessment.

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French Rafale fighter jets conduct joint operations with Norwegian F-35s from Ørland Air Base

11/14/2025

Several French Rafale fighter jets operated from Ørland Air Base last week as part of a four-day training mission. The aim was to practise rapid deployment with minimal personnel while carrying out complex operations alongside Norwegian F-35s.

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Global Combat Air Program Builds Momentum

11/14/2025

A joint initiative between Italy, Japan, and the UK, the Global Combat Air Program (GCAP) is developing a sixth-generation fighter to answer the future airpower needs of the three partner nations and attract export orders. GCAP has made significant progress over the last year, with consortia formed and technology demonstrators in build or modification.

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Russian Su-30 Fighter Jet Crashes Near Finland Border, Both Pilots Killed

11/14/2025

A Russian Su-30-series fighter crashed in the Republic of Karelia on November 13, with both crew members confirmed dead. According to Russian Telegram channels SHOT and 112, the aircraft went down in a forested area near Petrozavodsk, not far from the city’s civilian airport.

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