Could Greece’s Air Force Stand Up to Turkey’s in a War? Here’s What to Know
Greece’s air force is marginally “better” than Turkey’s—but it is also smaller, with fewer avenues to replace losses in a protracted conflict. Turkey and Greece possess two of NATO’s most capable air forces—mostly because of each other. Although the two countries are nominally allies within the US-led alliance umbrella, a decades-long rivalry between them has produced a highly specialized regional arms race. While a major war remains unlikely, comparing the two nations’ airfleets provides insight into one of Europe’s most closely matched military competitions, a glimpse of what war above the Aegean might look like.
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Taiwan tracks 17 Chinese ships, 8 military aircraft
The Ministry of National Defense tracked eight Chinese military aircraft, 10 naval vessels, and seven official ships around Taiwan between 6 a.m. on Friday and 6 a.m. on Saturday. Six of the eight People’s Liberation Army aircraft entered the southwest corner of the country’s air defense identification zone, according to the MND.
Why The US Air Force's New T-7A Trainer Is Quietly Becoming Its 1st Software-Defined Combat Jet
The United States Air Force (USAF) has needed a new trainer aircraft for well over a decade, as its current trainer, the Northrop T-38 Talon, has been in service for more than sixty years. While the aircraft has been repeatedly upgraded, it was originally designed to prepare pilots for aircraft such as the Republic F-105 Thunderchief and the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II.
India’s Flying Wedge unveils AI-powered FWD Supreme collaborative combat aircraft
Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing the way air forces think about future combat. Around the world, military planners are investing in aircraft that can fly alongside crewed fighters, carry out reconnaissance missions, strike targets and process battlefield information at machine speed with limited human input.
Turkey eyes F110 fighter jet engines as Trump comes to town
US President Donald Trump's visit to Ankara for the NATO summit could help secure Turkey's acquisition of dozens of fighter jet engines, but won't resolve the F-35 dispute that has soured ties, analysts say.
NATO Is Testing Specialized Anti-Drone Rockets on Its Fighter Jets
Drones are the “hottest” new piece of military technology, presenting militaries around the world with significant headaches on how to deal with them. As part of this counter-drone quest, the Belgian Air Force is experimenting with a new approach: pairing F-16 fighter jets with anti-drone rockets.
Russian MiG-29 fighter jet destroyed in Crimea, Ukraine's Defence Intelligence video shows
Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU) has confirmed the destruction of a Russian MiG-29 fighter jet in temporarily occupied Crimea. The aircraft has been struck by a drone.
Poland to scrap its MiG-29 fighters instead of transferring them to Ukraine
Poland has decided to scrap or retire its remaining Soviet-era MiG-29 fighter jets rather than transfer them to Ukraine, following the collapse of a proposed “MiGs-for-drones” cooperation deal. Polish officials blame Kyiv for failing to deliver on promised drone technology and know-how, against a backdrop of sharply deteriorating bilateral relations rooted in longstanding disputes over World War II history.
Israeli jets entered Iran to attack negotiator plane after Islamabad talks, NYT reports
Israeli fighter jets entered Iranian airspace as Tehran's top negotiators were engaged in diplomatic efforts with the United States, according to a New York Times report that says American officials feared Israel was plotting to kill two senior Iranian officials involved in peace negotiations.
No Safe Hangars: SBU Smashes Russian Air Bases in Crimea, Hits Jets and Shaheds
SBU said it struck the Saky Air Base and Gvardiyske Air Base in occupied Crimea, damaging or destroying at least 7 Russian aircraft and hitting drone storage hangars. The strike marks the second attack on Saky this week and forms part of Kyiv’s 40-day campaign to degrade Russia’s military infrastructure deep behind the front line.
