Fighter jets

Austria breaks up sanctions-evasion scheme supplying Russian arms industry

The company concealed its shipments through a network of shell companies in Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, South Korea, Poland and Lithuania, the ministry said.

 Russian Sukhoi Su-35 jet fighters fire missiles during the Aviadarts competition, as part of the International Army Games 2021, at the Dubrovichi range outside Ryazan, Russia August 27, 2021.
TURKISH PRESIDENT Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s efforts to purchase the world’s most advanced fighter jets should be resisted, not because of his Ottomanism, imperialism, or antisemitism, but because he is an engine of Islamist zeal, the writer argues. Here, Erdogan holds a joint press conference.

Middle Israel: No one needs a tyrannical Turkey with F-35 fighter jets - opinion

Loyal Wingman drone from Boeing supporting fighters in 3D illustration.

Israel aims to build its own stealth fighter jets, autonomous combat aircraft, senior official says

A USAF B-2 Spirit stealth bomber conducts midair refueling, March 5, 2026.

US coordinated strikes on Iranian targets from Israeli bases during ceasefire, Katz confirms


US increasing military forces in Middle East as Trump considers escalation against Iran - report

According to the WSJ, US President Donald Trump is considering expanding his attacks on Iran, and the added forces in the region are intended to provide him with more military options.

A US Air Force F-16 fighter jet refuels during a patrol over the Middle East, pictured in an image shared by US Central Command on July 12, 2026.

US planning to send additional F-16, F-35 fighter jets to Middle East - report

According to a CNN report citing a US official, the fighter jets and more aerial refueling aircraft will be relocated from bases in Europe.

A US Air Force F-16 fighter jet refuels during a patrol over the Middle East, pictured in an image shared by US Central Command on July 12, 2026.

US expected to send six F-35 fighter jets to Turkey, lift bans, following NATO summit - report

The deal would depend on US President Donald Trump reversing the ban on Ankara's purchase of the latest-generation American fighter jets, the report noted. 

 An F-35 plane stands on the tarmac at Nevatim Air Force Base.

IDF scrambles fighter jets after losing contact with commercial plane on its way to Israel

The IDF confirmed that communications with the flight were re-established and that a security incident aboard the plane was discarded.

The F-35 "Adir" fighter jet.

US approves potential $250 million fighter jet sale with Australia, says no impact on readiness

"It is vital to the US national interest to assist our ally in developing and maintaining a strong and ready self-defense capability," the statement said.

Carrier Air Wing 1 conducts routine flight operations from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman, February 1, 2025; illustrative.

US reviewing F-35 fighter jets sale to Turkey as Trump pushes $700 million jet engine deal

Vice President JD Vance said that the US could sell Turkey F-35 fighter jets, but further review is necessary to ensure compliance with US law.

An F-35 pilot prepares for take off from the Vermont Air National Guard Base with the flag of the United States, in South Burlington, Vermont, US, May 22, 2020

F-15 pilot saw Iran's 'jellyfish' drone formation when jet was shot down during Epic Fury - report

A US F-15 pilot who was shot down over Iran in April described observing a coordinated formation of Iranian drones resembling a “jellyfish,” according to multiple sources cited in a CNN report.

A US Air Force F-15 fighter jet during an exercise, March 28, 2023; illustrative.

As US F-35 stealth fighters are struggling, do Israel's remain combat-ready?

Multiple Israeli sources said that the Jewish state's F-35s have remained more combat-ready than the report detailed for American F-35s, though none were willing to provide specific numbers.

An IAF F-35 participates in Operation Roaring Lion, March 5, 2026.

Russian strategic bomber plane crashes in Siberia, Moscow's defense ministry says

The ministry was cited as saying that the crew had managed to eject and had survived the incident.

Strategic bomber TU-22M Backfire. Russian military forces train for the Victory Day parade that will take place on 9 May 2010 marking the 65th anniversary of the Second World War. on May 06, 2010; Illustration.

Israeli-made 'Kfir' aircraft will fly until 2030, following new deal between Sri Lanka, IAI

Sri Lanka is upgrading the five Kfir jets that it has under a $50 million deal with IAI. The planes received an advanced cockpit, a new mission computer, and additional avionics improvements.

Israeli-made Kfir fighter jets.