Ukrainian F-16s are now officially cleared to target Russian airfields. This announcement came from the Dutch Minister of Defense, Ruben Brekelmans. Source
Military
Since the start of the ongoing conflict, the Ukrainian military has lost about 40 German-made Leopard battle tanks, according to reports from Business Insider. Source
At the ORЁLEXPO Exhibition in Moscow, Russia introduced the IGLA anti-drone cartridges, designed specifically for use with the LEX series rifles. Source
Germany stepping up its support for Ukraine by sending a significant new military aid package. This includes AIM-9L missiles, 4,361 drones, and other equipment. Source
Dassault Aviation has just rolled out the first Rafale F3-R fighter jet specifically built for the Egyptian Air Force [EAF], according to a several reports. Source
One such development recently caught attention: a drone designed to drop bombs, often referred to as a “bomb-dropping drone” or “drone with a payload.” Source
The Indian Air Force is moving ahead with its Tejas Mk1A fighter jetdevelopment, with the first mass-produced model set to enter service by the end of October. Source
US intelligence has concluded that Russia's progress in developing the PAK-DA stealth bomber is more advanced than China's efforts with the Xi'an H-20. Source
A recent video showcases the launch of China's YJ-12B supersonic anti-ship cruise missile, which successfully struck and reportedly sank a ship at sea. Source
Indian sources report that the Su-75 will be showcased at Aero India 2025, with Sukhoi offering India the exclusive rights to manufacture the Su-75 domestically Source
The modernization of Su-30MKI and Ss030MKM is crucial for the Indian and Malaysian Air Force. However, navigating this path requires negotiations with Moscow. Source
Peru is gearing up to revitalize its air force, starting with the aging MiG-29s. 24 new fighters will need to replace the outdated fleet of 16 MiG-29 fighters. Source
The Spanish Air Force has welcomed the first batch of 8 F404 engines. These engines, intended for their F-18s, were acquired second-hand from the United States. Source
Russia's nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine, “Emperor Alexander III,” has completed an impressive under-ice journey across six Arctic seas. Source
According to Andrey Sinitsyn, head of central nuclear test site on Novaya Zemlya, the facility is fully prepared for a potential restart of nuclear testing. Source
It's possible the American NGAD fighter may be re-evaluated to bring down costs. “Flesh bite” might just be the right term to describe what could happen. Source
On Sep. 17, Russia announced that units of the Army have started combat patrol maneuvers with the autonomous launchers of the RS-24 Yars strategic complexes. Source
The United Arab Emirates has officially received its fifth and final GlobalEye long-range detection aircraft from Saab, a renowned Swedish defense company. Source
Some experts in Bulgaria have begun to evaluate the costs of Romanian Lockheed F-35 Lightning IIs and Bulgarian Lockheed F-16s on a price-per-unit basis. Source
Italy is gearing up to boost its air force's might. Reports highlight that owing to Rome's beefed-up budget, 25 F-35s and additional Typhoons are on the cards. Source