All Fixed-wing articles
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NewsExtra Mirage 2000-5 fighters to boost Ukrainian air force’s defences
Ukraine expects to take delivery of additional Dassault Aviation Mirage 2000-5 fighters from France, following the arrival of its first donated examples early last year.
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NewsUS strike sets Iranian drone carrier Shahid Bagheri ablaze
The US Central Command has released surveillance footage showing Iranian drone carrier IRIS Shahid Bagheri engulfed in flames following a weapons strike, marking the second attack on the vessel since Operation Epic Fury began on 2 March.
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NewsAurora completes fuselage for X-65 ‘active flow control’ demonstrator
Boeing subsidiary Aurora Flight Sciences has completed fuselage fabrication for the X-65, an experimental aircraft that replaces conventional control surfaces with embedded air-jet effectors using active flow control technology, with first flight planned for 2027.
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NewsUK to dispatch extra Typhoons to Qatar as Iran conflict rages
Another four of the UK Royal Air Force’s (RAF’s) Eurofighter Typhoons are to be flown to the Middle East, as the US and Israeli air campaign against Iran continues to impact security across the wider region.
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NewsEmbraer to add counter-UAS AI to Super Tucano
Embraer has partnered with US firm Valkyrie Aero to integrate artificial intelligence into the A-29 Super Tucano, enhancing the light attack turboprop’s counter-drone capabilities through the Gunslinger AI suite.
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NewsUS air campaign shifts to gravity bombs as Pentagon officials downplay munition concerns
The Pentagon says it will transition from expensive long-range missiles to GPS-guided gravity bombs as its air campaign against Iran intensifies, though senior officials insist munitions stockpiles remain strong despite heavy use of precision weapons.
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NewsIsraeli F-35I downs Iranian Yak-130 in clash over Tehran
Israel has recorded its first air-to-air success with the Lockheed Martin F-35I Adir, with one of its stealth fighters having destroyed an Iranian aircraft over Tehran on 4 March.
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NewsDassault targets Indian contract for blockbuster Rafale order by year-end
Dassault Aviation is hopeful that a new order from India for 114 Rafale combat aircraft can be wrapped up this year, as it looks to further extend the backlog of the fourth-generation jet.
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NewsHermeus flies first supersonic-capable Quarterhorse Mk 2.1 aircraft
US start-up Hermeus has flown its first supersonic-capable aircraft, the Quarterhorse Mk 2.1, marking a significant step toward achieving Mach 5 hypersonic flight. The unmanned vehicle completed its maiden sortie in New Mexico less than one year after its subsonic predecessor first flew.
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NewsBAE launches Silver Link conformal antenna solution for ‘air dominance’ platforms
BAE Systems has launched its Silver Link range of conformal antennas, which it says is suitable for a range of applications, inlcuding future “air dominance programmes”.
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NewsDassault chief Trappier attacks ‘aggressive’ Airbus as FCAS war of words heats up
Dassault Aviation’s pugnacious chief executive Eric Trappier has raised the temperature in his ongoing war of words with Airbus, repeatedly insisting its supposed partner was jeopardising the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) programme as it “does not want to work with us”.
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NewsUS bombers strike deep into Iran as Epic Fury intensifies
B-1, B-2 and B-52 bombers have all conducted strikes against Iranian targets as part of Epic Fury operations, with US Central Command reporting over 2,000 targets hit in the first 100 hours of the air campaign.
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NewsUK F-35Bs down Iranian drones in defensive action over Jordan
The UK has performed its first aerial engagements with the Lockheed Martin F-35B, with aircraft from the Royal Air Force’s 617 Sqn having successfully engaged one-way attack drones launched from Iran.
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NewsPilatus announces certification approval for PC-7 MKX trainer
Pilatus has reported achieving initial certification for its PC-7 MKX basic trainer, after enjoying a bumper orders year for the new model in 2025.
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AnalysisIran drones, missiles could test rivals’ magazine depth
Iran may be absorbing heavy strikes, but its drone and missile launches are targeting a vulnerability that airpower alone cannot fix: the magazine depths of the adversaries ranged against it.
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NewsUS B-1Bs strike Iranian missile sites amid widening conflict
US Air Force Boeing B-1B Lancer bombers have struck targets deep inside Iranian territory, as Washington’s military campaign against Tehran intensifies to include more than 1,200 sites.
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AnalysisChinese intelligence company tracking US military assets during Iran operations
Shanghai-based MizarVision has been publicly posting satellite imagery of American military movements throughout Operation Epic Fury, including locations of F-22 fighters, command and control aircraft, and aircraft carrier strike groups – with some sites subsequently targeted by Iranian retaliation.
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NewsQatar's air force downs two Iranian Su-24 ground-attack aircraft
Qatar has reported the destruction of two Iranian combat aircraft during operations to defend its territory against attack by Tehran.
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NewsKuwaiti air defences shoot down three USAF F-15Es in friendly fire mishap
The US Air Force (USAF) has lost three Boeing F-15E Strike Eagles during “an apparent friendly fire incident” over Kuwait, but all crew members survived being shot down.
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NewsRAF advances crew training capability as delayed E-7A Wedgetail nears service entry
The UK Royal Air Force (RAF) has edged closer to reinstating its lapsed airborne early warning and control capability, following the arrival of an Indra-produced simulator at its Lossiemouth base in Scotland.