Ukrainian authorities made a significant arrest in an attempt to smuggle MiG-29 fighter jet equipment out of the country. According to Ukraine’s SBU security service, three individuals were involved in this alarming plot, which came to light on Nov. 8. The stolen components were said to originate from the Motor Sich company. In response to …
The Pentagon has released footage of over 180 intercepts of US warplanes by Chinese aircraft in the last two years. This is more than the total amount over the past decade, raising concerns among US military officials. The photos and video were released ahead of the upcoming annual report on China’s military power and …
Decrease article font size Increase article font size The United States will commence training Ukrainian pilots to operate F-16 fighter jets, manufactured in the U.S., starting at an Air National Guard base in October, as per the announcement made by the Pentagon on Thursday. This training program is part of a collaborative effort between the …
The United States has granted approval for the transfer of F-16s to Ukraine from the Netherlands and Denmark, an announcement made by officials from both countries. This decision finally fulfills Ukraine’s longstanding request for advanced warplanes. Earlier this week, Secretary of State Antony Blinken conveyed his approval for the transfer in a letter addressed to …
According to a report from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), France has surpassed China as the world’s third-largest arms exporter and is on track to potentially surpass Russia for the second spot. The report states that France’s share of the global arms trade has increased from 7% in 2018 to 11% in 2022, …