Russia Says Mystery Buyers Are Lining Up for Its Su-57E Fighter Ahead of Egypt Airshow
Russia says it has secured new export contracts for the Su-57E fighter ahead of an international airshow in Egypt, but has not disclosed which countries are buying the aircraft, how many jets are involved, or the value of the agreements.
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Putin’s prized fighter jets collide in deadly mid-air crash
Two Russian Su-35 fighter jets have reportedly collided in mid-air, killing one pilot and forcing the other to eject. The Su-35S is considered a backbone of Russia’s combat aircraft fleet, with more than 100 of the advanced multirole fighters reportedly in active service.
Africa’s strongest military welcomes 5 US combat aircraft as Russia, China step up continental arms push
Five US military aircraft have arrived in Egypt for the El Alamein International Airshow, as the United States, Russia and China bring advanced military hardware to one of Africa’s biggest air defence gatherings.
In a league of her own: A Japanese F-15 pilot guarding the northern skies
As one of a tiny minority of female pilots flying front-line combat jets in the Air Self-Defense Force (ASDF), Fujii spends her days in the cockpit of an F-15 Eagle guarding Japan’s northern flank, where split-second decisions carry international consequences.
The Canadian Fighter Pilot Who Slammed The U.S. Stealth Aircraft Now In Charge of RCAF Deal
As Canada grapples with whether to complete its purchase of F-35A Lightning II stealth fighters, it is worth noting that the person leading Canadian defense procurement is a former critic of the American stealth aircraft.
Marine F-35 pilots who switched over from the Harrier jump jet have had to unlearn almost everything they know
The first time a former Marine Harrier pilot brings an F-35 fighter jet in to land on the deck of an amphibious warship, skills honed by hundreds of hours in the old jet might work against them in the new Lightning II.
France’s 47 Rafale F5s Will Carry Hypersonic Nuclear Missiles, Command Stealth Drones
France is preparing at least 47 Rafale F5 fighters to carry the ASN4G hypersonic nuclear missile, command stealth combat drones and penetrate advanced air defences by 2035.
Denmark to Expand F-35A Fleet to 43 Fighter Jets—Order Finalized
Denmark has completed the procurement process for 16 additional Lockheed Martin F-35A aircraft. This is according to a report from the U.S. Department of Defense.
Japan scrambled fighter jets for four consecutive days in response to Chinese reconnaissance aircraft
The Japan Self-Defense Forces Air Force scrambled fighter jets for four consecutive days in response to flights by Chinese reconnaissance aircraft near the southwestern islands in the East China Sea.
Report to Congress on U.S. Air Force Fighter Force Structure
Congress in Title 10, Section 9062, of the U.S. Code requires the U.S. Air Force to maintain a total primary mission aircraft inventory of not less than 1,145 fighter aircraft. Congress also has established a statutory requirement in Title 10, Section 9062a, of the U.S. Code for the service to submit annual reports on the fighter force structure.
