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U.S. Navy Makes First F-35C Fighter Jet Landing on Ford-Class Carrier USS John F. Kennedy.

The landing confirmed that the USS John F. Kennedy could recover an F-35C using its Advanced Arresting Gear, marking a key ...

World’s most advanced fighter jet makes arrested landing aboard 100,000-ton aircraft carrier

The world’s most advanced stealth fighter jet recently made its first arrested landing aboard ...

Do fighter pilots always fly the same jet?

While fighter pilots often stick to the same airframe throughout their careers, some specialized pilots may stick to one ...

Contact Departure: Episode Two – NAS Oceana Airshow

Join meteorologist Brandon Lashbrook on a trip to Virginia Beach to experience naval aviation at the 2026 NAS Oceana Airshow.

Watch this French fighter jet perform insane maneuvers - then climb away with incredible power

The French Air and Space Force's Dassault Rafale delivered a spectacular solo performance at the Swedish Air Force's 100th ...

Ukraine bomber drones drop ground robots behind Russian lines to kill or injure 3,000 enemy troops

Ukrainian bomber drones were used to drop ground robots behind the Russian frontline in a groundbreaking new 'safari' mission that targeted as many as 3,000 enemy troops.

Ukraine hits 6 Russian Su-34 bomber jets with Neptune missile, military says

An overnight attack on the Borisoglebsk military airfield in Russia's Voronezh region hit six Su-34M bomber jets, Ukraine's ...

Carrier USS Kennedy Completes First F-35 Fighter Landing and Launch

On Tuesday, an F-35 stealth fighter jet landed aboard the newly-built carrier USS John F. Kennedy for the first time, the U.S. Navy says. The ...

Australia confirms F-35 fighter jet parts were mistakenly diverted to Hong Kong

Australia’s defense minister said Tuesday that F-35 fighter jet parts had been mistakenly diverted to Hong Kong, following reports US lawmakers were investigating the mishap.

France Could Use ‘Super Rafale’ as Bridge to Sixth-Gen Fighter

France hopes to have 230 fighter jets in its inventory by 2035—up from 170 this year, though it is still unclear which aircraft will fill the gap.

Podcast: Talking Malice, F/A‑XX & Naval Aviation Modernization

Editors talk Tailhook, covering the Navy's surprise unveiling of Malice, a new long-range air-to-air missile, future carrier deck operations, the use of uncrewed aircraft, hypersonic weapons and more.

Russian Tu-95 nuclear-capable bomber plane crashes, killing six people

A Russian military aircraft has crashed in the eastern region of Amur, killing at least six crew members and leaving one hospitalised, according to Russia’s Ministry of Defence. Russian state media on ...

France Could Use ‘Super Rafale’ as Bridge to Sixth-Gen Fighter

France hopes to have 230 fighter jets in its inventory by 2035—up from 170 this year, though it is still unclear which aircraft will fill the gap.

Exclusive: Body camera video shows military pilot’s rescue after Michigan jet crash

An F-16 fighter jet crashed near homes in Michigan after its pilot ejected. Newly obtained bodycam footage captures the ...

They mounted two fighter jet engines on a WWII tank. Then unleashed it on oil fires

When hundreds of Kuwaiti oil wells were set ablaze during the 1991 Gulf War, conventional firefighting equipment faced an ...

The most dangerous fighter jet ever built: The F-104 Starfighter story

Soar through aviation history as we uncover the story of Kelly Johnson's legendary F-104 Lockheed Starfighter - the plane ...

A fighter jet turned at nearly 500 mph under 9 Gs - the pilot had to fight to stay conscious

Experience the incredible power of the U.S. Air Force F-16 Viper as aviation filmmaker Sam joins demonstration pilot Major ...

India's first AI-piloted fighter jet programme unveiled. What makes FWD Supreme a potentially game-changing weapon?

Bengaluru's Flying Wedge Defence & Aerospace has unveiled FWD Supreme, India's first AI-piloted fighter jet programme ...

U.S. Navy Deploys Two Carrier Strike Groups Near Iran to Expand Air Power Across the Arabian Sea.

The U.S. Navy's nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN-77), pictured departing Norfolk in March 2026, has ...

Indian Startup Flying Wedge Unveils AI-Piloted Fighter Jet Prototype With Planned 1,500-Km Range, 350-Kg Payload And Mach 0.85 Speed

A Bengaluru-based defence startup has unveiled a static prototype of India's first indigenous autonomous fighter jet, marking a significant milestone ...