jets

Aug- 2026 -

31 August

Turkey Flies First Production-Standard Hürjet Jet Trainer Aircraft

Turkey has flown the first production-standard Hürjet jet trainer, marking the program's transition from prototype testing to a working production line.

27 August

Air

One Chinese J-10C fighter jet suspended in mid-air

Rojoef Manuel

Bangladesh Nears $2.3B Deal for Chinese J-10 Supersonic Jets

Bangladesh has advanced its planned $2.3-billion effort to procure 20 Chengdu J-10 supersonic combat aircraft from China, positioning one of Dhaka’s largest defense acquisitions to date.

Jun- 2026 -

30 June

Asia Pacific

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

China Offers First Official Glimpse of Its Secretive Sixth-Gen Fighter Jet

China has dropped what appears to be the first official visuals of its mysterious sixth-generation combat platform, offering a rare glimpse of an aircraft long surrounded by speculation.

30 June

Asia Pacific

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

New Indian Fighter Jet Concept Introduces ‘Mobbing Doctrine’

A new autonomous fighter jet concept is taking shape in India as Flying Wedge Defence & Aerospace launches an ambitious development program centered on AI-driven air combat.

3 June

Europe

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

First ‘Gripen F’ Fighter Breaks Cover With Twin-Seat Design From Saab

A new variant in Saab’s Gripen family has stepped into the spotlight with the rollout of the first Gripen F, a twin-seat fighter built to handle both combat missions and advanced pilot training.

Apr- 2026 -

7 April

Europe

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

UK Firm Rolls Out Jet-Based Drone Interdiction Platforms

UK-based Transcendent Aerospace is expanding its counter-unmanned aerial system capabilities with two new jet-based platforms designed to keep pace with evolving airborne threats.

Mar- 2026 -

26 March

Sea

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

New Zealand Rolls Out Jet-Powered USV With All-Electric Powertrain

New Zealand is expanding its naval capabilities with WHAI, an all-electric, jet-powered unmanned surface vessel designed for near-silent operation and a reduced thermal signature.

10 March

Middle East

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Israel Shows Off F-16 Jets in Heavy Deep-Strike Configuration

The Israeli Air Force’s F-16I Sufa fighter jets have been spotted in a heavy strike configuration, highlighting a setup designed for long-range deep-strike missions.

Jan- 2026 -

6 January

Asia Pacific