The Iraqi Air Force expressed strong interest in Pakistan’s JF-17 Thunder fighter jets during a meeting with PAF Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu. The Iraqi commander praised the professionalism of the Pakistan Air Force and highlighted opportunities for joint training and operational cooperation. Discussions focused on strengthening military ties and enhancing regional stability. […]
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Turkey eyes Eurofighters, F-35s to strengthen defenses
Turkey is pushing to quickly modernize its air force amid rising regional tensions and exposed air defense gaps. The country is working with European allies and the U.S. to secure advanced fighter jets. Turkish officials say urgent upgrades are needed, especially after recent Israeli strikes across the region raised security concerns in Ankara. A key […]
Trump unveils ‘big beautiful bill’ in a blaze of fireworks and fighter jets
Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump signed his long-awaited “Big Beautiful Bill” into law on July 4 with great celebration. The signing ceremony took place at the White House South Lawn and featured fireworks, fighter jets, and patriotic speeches. Trump appeared with First Lady Melania Trump and told the crowd, “We made promises, and we kept […]
Trump’s $893 billion defense budget focuses on drones, missiles over fighter jets
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump has proposed an $892.6 billion defense and national security budget for 2026, keeping spending flat but shifting priorities. His plan includes fewer Navy jobs, ships, and fighter jets, while increasing investment in high-tech drones, advanced missiles, and troop pay raises. The budget recommends a 3.8% pay raise for military personnel […]
India loses $963M in fighter jets as Pakistan downs rafales, MiG-29 and Su-30
In a dramatic escalation along the Pakistan-India border, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) claimed to have shot down five Indian fighter jets on Wednesday night. According to military sources, the downed aircraft include three French-made Rafale jets, one Russian MiG-29, and one Sukhoi Su-30. A detailed cost analysis now puts India’s total loss at approximately […]
India bids to sell fighter jets to Malaysia, says 6 other countries interested
India has offered to sell 18 light-combat aircraft (LCA) “Tejas” to Malaysia, the defence ministry said on Friday, adding that Argentina, Australia, Egypt, the United States, Indonesia, and the Philippines were also interested in the single-engine jet. The Indian government last year gave a $6 billion contract to state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd for 83 of […]