Chinese and Russian bombers and fighter jets stage joint patrol near Japan
China and Russia sent bombers and fighter jets for a “joint strategic air patrol” in airspace over the Sea of Japan, East China Sea and western Pacific on Saturday, according to the Defense Ministry in Beijing.
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Israel sold advanced defense systems to Qatar, Saudi Arabia: Report
Citing documents and photographs, the left-liberal Israeli paper revealed that Israeli Elbit Systems and Israel Aerospace Industries have sold hundreds of millions of shekels' worth of missile defense systems and helmets for advanced F-15 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
Indonesia Turns to Direct Purchase of KF-21 Boramae and Ends Joint Production
The Indonesian Ministry of Defense confirmed on June 26 the halt of joint production of the KF-21 Boramae fighter and the transition to a direct purchase from South Korea. The decision comes as Seoul indicated that the first KF-21 production aircraft had been declared combat-capable in an interceptor configuration.
AHI urges Trump to block F110 engine sale for Türkiye's KAAN jet
The American Hellenic Institute (AHI) urged U.S. President Donald Trump to block the proposed sale of GE Aerospace F110 fighter engines to Türkiye for its KAAN fighter jet program and to prevent any process that could allow Ankara to acquire F-35 aircraft, according to a letter published on the AHI website.
U.S. military says it struck multiple targets in Iran as ceasefire is strained by 2nd day of attacks
The U.S. military said Saturday it had struck multiple targets in Iran at President Donald Trump's direction, continuing a string of attacks that have shaken the war's uneasy ceasefire.
F-15EX Eagle II gains renewed attention as Iran campaign highlights need for airpower capacity and readiness
The Boeing F-15EX Eagle II has not needed a dramatic combat debut to become central to the U.S. Air Force’s fighter debate. The latest Iran campaign has underscored a harder truth: modern air warfare demands not only stealth and speed, but also capacity, payload, endurance, electronic warfare, and the ability to replace aging aircraft before they become a strategic liability.
China and Russia Send More Than 10 Military Aircraft Into South Korea’s Air Defense Zone
South Korea deployed Air Force fighter jets on June 27 after more than 10 Chinese and Russian military aircraft entered the Korea Air Defense Identification Zone (KADIZ), according to The Korea Herald, citing the South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS).
Ukrainian MiG-29 crashes during combat mission, Air Force says, pilot ejects safely
A Ukrainian MiG-29 fighter jet crashed overnight on June 27 while carrying out a combat mission in Poltava Oblast after communication with the aircraft was lost, Ukraine's Air Force reported. The pilot successfully ejected and was located by a search-and-rescue team, which evacuated him to a medical facility for examination and treatment.
Delivery of new FA-50 fighter jets on schedule - PAF
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) said on Friday that the first batch of South Korean-made Mach 1.5 capable FA-50 Block 70 fighter aircraft is scheduled to be delivered in 2028. "With the signing of the contract for additional 12 FA-50s last June 3, 2025, the PAF is expecting deliveries to be completed by 2030," Air Force spokesperson Col. Ma. Christina Basco told the Philippine News Agency.
India Faces Growing Stealth Threat as Pakistan Moves Closer to 40 Chinese J-35A Fifth-Generation Fighters
Pakistan’s planned acquisition of up to 40 Chinese J-35A stealth fighters is emerging as one of the most strategically consequential military aviation developments in South Asia, potentially narrowing India’s long-standing airpower advantage while accelerating a new Indo-Pacific stealth arms race.
