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Brazil unveils first locally made supersonic fighter jet

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The Cube

Is Belgium too small a country to use its new fighter jets?

French media have been mocking Belgium for buying fighter jets that it will be unable to use for training exercises due to its airspace being too small, but this has always been taken into account, according to Belgian authorities.

Economy

Boeing strike stalls production of new and advanced Trump fighter jet

The walkout of more than 3,200 Boeing workers on Monday could delay the rollout of the next‑generation F‑47 fighter jet, a cornerstone of plans to cement future US air superiority.

Spain

Flock of birds nearly cause Spanish jet to crash on beach amid airshow

The Spanish Air Force said the EF-18 Hornet fighter "performed an evasive manoeuvre when it detected a flock of birds in its path".

United Kingdom

Stranded UK F-35 jet leaves India after triggering barrage of memes

An RAF F-35B fighter jet, stuck for over a month in Kerala due to technical issues, finally took off after repairs by UK engineers, sparking much online humour.

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Myanmar

Myanmar military fighter jet shot down, rebel group claims

Sagaing region is a stronghold of armed resistance to the ruling military junta, which seized power in February 2021 from the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi.

Tech News

Can the US choose to switch off European weapons?

German officials are sounding the alarm over what they say is a "kill switch" embedded in the US-made F-35 fighter jet. Experts say it's not that simple.

South Korea

Fifteen hurt after South Korean fighter jets accidentally bomb village

The incident happened shortly before the US and South Korea are due to start joint military drills.

Philippines

Philippine fighter jet and two pilots missing after rebel mission

The plane lost contact with other military aircraft during an overnight assault against communist insurgents.

Europe News

Two French fighter pilots killed in Rafale collision during training

Accidents involving the French-made Rafale supersonic jet are very uncommon. Just two crashes — one in 2007 and another in 2009 — have occurred since its introduction in 2001.

World News

Russian and Chinese bombers caught by NORAD near Alaska

The joint US-Canada aerospace defence command said that the activity isn't a "threat" but that it will continue to monitor movement near North America and meet "presence with presence".

Europe News

In southwestern France, Ukrainian pilots are learning to fly warplanes

Ten Ukrainian pilots aged between 21 and 23 are getting a crash course on manning warplanes.

Ukraine

Ukraine claims it hit one of Russia's most advanced fighter jets

If confirmed, it would mark Kyiv's first known successful strike on a Su-57 fighter plane, a twin-engine stealth fighter lauded as Moscow's most advanced military aircraft.

Mobility

AI-powered fighter jet has taken to the skies. Should we be concerned?

In a successful test flight, a US fighter jet enabled by artificial intelligence (AI) made history this week. It's causing concern in some quarters.

Turkey

US approves F-16 fighter jet sale to Turkey

The US made the decision after Turkey agreed to allow Sweden's entry into NATO.

Ukraine

The Swedish fighter plane that could make a difference in Ukraine

Internationally renowned Gripen jets have capabilities that Ukraine badly needs in its counteroffensive against Russia.

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NATO F-16 Fighting Falcon jets refuel over the Arctic

Belgian F-16 fighter jets are refuelled in-flight from a US Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker as part of the 2023 Arctic Challenge Exercise in the Nordic region.