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Taiwan tracks 22 Chinese military aircraft, 4 naval ships around nation

04/28/2024

The Ministry of National Defense (MND) tracked 22 Chinese military aircraft and four naval vessels around Taiwan between 6 a.m. on Saturday (April 27) and 6 a.m. on Sunday (April 28). Of the 22 People’s Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft, 12 crossed the Taiwan Strait median line in the northeastern section of the country’s air defense identification zone (ADIZ), according to the MND.

F-16s headed to Ukraine this summer will face their most dangerous battlefield ever

The long-awaited delivery of F-16s to Ukraine is on the horizon, and these advanced American-made fighter jets can't come soon enough for its forces. Western-provided F-16s will give Kyiv's current fleet of aging Soviet-era warplanes a major upgrade in capabilities, for critical offensive and defensive roles, and boost their firepower with the right munitions.

China's J-10: Just a Copy of America's F-16 Fighter? Actually, There Is an Israel Connection

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Sweden Taps Saab for New Gripen Rigs, Simulators Support

Sweden has tapped Saab to modernize the country’s Gripen C/D and Gripen E fighters under a 540-million-kronor ($50 million) contract. The operation and support of test aircraft and equipment such as rigs and simulators will be covered under the new agreement. The deal is part of a program that covers the aircraft’s major upgrades by the aerospace firm, which includes engine and electronic warfare system updates.

Saab boosts UAE and Gripen capabilities in dual advancements

Swedish defence company Saab delivers its fourth GlobalEye aircraft to the UAE while securing an order for Gripen development resources. Saab has recently achieved milestones in reinforcing the United Arab Emirates (UAE) defence capabilities and the future potential of its Gripen aircraft system. Delivering the fourth GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft to the UAE marks a feat, highlighting Saab’s ability to provide defence solutions.

Chinese Jet Comes Within 5 Minutes Of ‘Hitting’ Taiwan’s Top Office; Ex-Commander Says Hard To Stop PLA

A statement by a former Republic of China Air Force (RoCAF, or Taiwan Air Force) commander about the incapability of its military to prevent a People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) attack raised alarm bells among the island’s leadership.

Croatia Welcomes Arrival of First Rafale Fighter Aircraft

On Thursday, April 25th, around 12:30 PM, the first six of a total of 12 multi-purpose combat aircraft Rafale will fly into the Republic of Croatia, to the "Colonel Marko Živkovic" barracks in Velika Gorica from the French Republic.

US Holds 1st Ever F-35 Cross-Service Maintenance With Norway – A Move That Could Worry Russia, China?

The United States and Royal Norwegian Air Forces have successfully conducted the first-ever unsupervised F-35 Lightning II cross-service operation, marking a significant milestone in fighter aircraft interoperability. The operation, which took place on April 8, 2024, saw Norwegian aircraft maintainers servicing two US fighter jets at Ørland Air Station in Norway, a development announced by the US Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa on April 22.

Anduril and General Atomics advance in USAF autonomous fighter programme

Anduril and General Atomics advance in USAF autonomous fighter programme Proposals from defence start-up Anduril and uncrewed aircraft pioneer General Atomics were selected from a pool of submissions by five aerospace manufacturers to develop autonomous fighter jets for the US Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft programme.

Ukraine Receives 1st Fighter Jet From Lithuania; Kyiv ‘On Verge’ Of Acquiring Danish F-16 Fighting Falcons

China's J-20 Stealth Fighter Could Soon Be Headed to the Middle East

One Country Expressed Interest In Buying The A-10, Air Force Secretary Says

One dead, seven missing after two Japan navy helicopters crash in Pacific

Taiwan tracks 21 Chinese military aircraft, 7 naval ships around nation

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House passes contentious Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan aid package

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Portuguese F-16 fighters intercepted two aircraft from the Russian Aerospace Forces in the Baltic Sea

Ukraine downs Russian Tu-22M3 bomber for first time

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