Lockheed Eyes Upgrades For Oldest F-22 Raptors Extending Raptor upgrades to older Block 20 jets that are sidelined for training could bolster the small combat-capable Raptor force into the 2040s. twz.com/air/lockheed-e…

Ukrainian Drones Strike Russia’s Rare Be-12 Flying Boats Only a handful of Be-12s were still active, being used by the Russian Navy to patrol Crimea’s hazardous waters. Story: twz.com/air/ukrainian-…

We’ve delivered the 4⃣2⃣nd upgraded F-16V to Hellenic Air Force, marking the halfway point in Greece’s fleet modernization program! ✈️🇬🇷 This milestone strengthens Greece’s role in allied operations and underscores our commitment to delivering mission-ready capability.

Flying Wing Arsenal Plane Packed With Air-To-Air Missiles Eyed By USAF: Report The Air Force is examining the use of a flying wing that totes dozens of air-to-air missiles to support fighter operations. Story/analysis: twz.com/air/flying-win…

South Korea Has Chosen Its Next Airborne Early Warning Radar Jet South Korea will add the L3Harris Global 6500-based airborne early warning and control aircraft to its current fleet of four Boeing E-7s. Story: twz.com/air/south-kore…

"An R-60M mounted onto an Mi-8, preparing to take off to intercept a low-speed target. Kandahar, Afghanistan, 1989."

Sikorsky Unveils Nomad Family Of Scalable VTOL Drones Sikorsky’s rotor blown wing prop-rotor concept has evolved into a proposed family of long-endurance uncrewed aerial systems with VTOL capabilities. Story: twz.com/air/sikorsky-u…

Time Is Running Out For Canada’s Fighter Decision Officially, at least, Canada is still considering whether to buy more F-35s, but arguments for a mixed fighter fleet are becoming harder to justify. Story: twz.com/air/time-is-ru…

Japan Will Arm Its Submarines With Long-Range Cruise Missiles As well as a new sub-launched cruise missile, Japan will be getting upgraded versions of its Type 12 anti-ship missile for its surface combatants. Story: twz.com/sea/japan-will…

🇮🇱 IAF F-4E(S) Shablool ("Snail") "499" photo-reconnaissance aircraft, 2004. The aircraft's nose, clearly visible here, housed a HIAC-1 long-range oblique photography (LOROP) camera. (📸/Sariel Stiller [sariel stiller])

UH-60 Black Hawk Cargo Drone With Clamshell Nose Breaks Cover The new U-Hawk can lug thousands of pounds of cargo internally that would never fit in a standard Black Hawk, and launch scores of its own drones and munitions. Story: twz.com/air/uh-60-blac…

A-10 Warthog Appears To Have Become A Drone Killer The laser-guided APKWS II rocket is an established surface-attack weapon for the A-10, which is now likely using a version of it for drone hunting. Story: twz.com/air/a-10-warth…

Hawker Hunter with Shafrir Mk.2.

🇧🇪 Belgian skies welcome a new generation of airpower! The first three F-35s have landed at Florennes Air Base after a transatlantic flight via the Azores 🇵🇹 This strengthens 🇧🇪 air capabilities and NATO’s collective deterrence and defence 🌐 📸: Belgian Air Force🇧🇪

A Mirage III BE on a training mission for flying without visibility. The pilot is in the rear seat and cannot see anything because of the cover installed over the cockpit. © SIRPA Air collection/ Henry Guyot

We are delighted to welcome the announcement that Germany will strengthen its frontline fleet with an additional 20 Eurofighter Typhoon Typhoon aircraft. This further reinforces Typhoon’s role as the backbone of Europe's combat air defence into the 2060s and beyond.

Sweden Pushes Ahead With Future Tactical Jet Program Crewed or uncrewed, or both, Sweden’s next-generation air combat program just got an important boost. Story: twz.com/air/sweden-pus…

The Lithuanian Air Force has completed pre-flight checks and made the first test flights of its UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters. The flights went smoothly and all systems worked perfectly. 🇱🇹🚁

South Korea Has Launched Its Most Advanced Submarine Ever The latest iteration of the KSS-III features up to 10 submarine-launched ballistic missiles and lithium-ion battery propulsion. Story: twz.com/air/south-kore…

Gloster Meteor target drone disintegrated by the impact of an inert Bristol Bloodhound ramjet-powered surface-to-air missile during trials at the RAAF Woomera Range Complex in the 1950s