Tornado jets strike Saddam Hussein’s former palace
A pair of Tornado jets struck a headquarters and training centre for Islamic State recruits, which was located in a former palace of Saddam Hussein.
Indian Hawk training aircraft crashes
The Hawk aircraft developed technical problems soon after the takeoff, it is understood that both pilots ejected safely.
First British Airbus H135 military training helicopter takes off
Airbus Helicopters has carried out the first flight of the initial UK MFTS aircraft, bringing delivery closer.
F-35B ‘ready for war’
The F-35B is "ready to go right now" if needed to fly combat missions, the head of US Marine Aviation has said.
Problems with PAK-FA force India to upgrade Su-30MKI fleet
India's fleet of Su-30MKI jets are to be upgraded due to issues with the Sukhoi PAK-FA.
United States Air Force declare F-35 combat ready
The US Air Force has declared 'Initial Operational Capability' for the F-35A, the latest milestone for the stealth aircraft.
F-35 destroys first live Air-to-Air target
An F-35 Lightning II launched an air-to-air missile, directly hitting a drone over a military test range off the California at the end of July.
India cancels tender for six Airbus tankers due to cost
Citing a 'high operational cost', India has withdrawn the tender for the purchase of six multi-role tanker transport aircraft from Airbus Defence and Space.
A400M’s paratrooper delivery capability validated
Paratroopers from the French Air Force recently completed a series of parachute jumps from an A400M to validate the aircraft’s delivery capability.
Netherlands and Luxembourg jointly purchase tanker aircraft
The Netherlands and Luxembourg are to purchase two Airbus Multi Role Tanker Transport aircraft, the aircraft will be operated by NATO.
