Navy F/A-XX Stealth Fighter Winner Set for Imminent Reveal
Washington, DC, Sept. 9 – The Pentagon has selected the winner of the US Navy next-generation fighter competition for the F/A-XX program and could announce the decision in the coming…
Egypt Weighs Six YY-20B Tankers After 2026 Joint Drills
Cairo, Sept. 8 – Reports emerging after the Eagles of Civilisation 2026 joint air exercises indicate Egypt is exploring the acquisition of six Chinese YY-20B tankers to address longstanding aerial…
Last Week’s Most Read and Featured Articles: 31 Aug. – Sept. 6
Welcome to this week’s edition of the Aero-News Journal roundup. The past seven days have brought significant developments across global aviation, from groundbreaking fleet modernization initiatives to critical shifts in…
Kazakhstan Su-57E Path Intensifies Russia-China-Central Asia Contest
Astana, Sept. 7 – Kazakhstan eyes Su-57E fifth-generation fighter jets for possible 2028 delivery to replace ageing Su-27 aircraft and boost airpower in the Russia-China battle for Central Asia. Unconfirmed…
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Fatal Greek F-4 Phantom Crash Claims Two Pilots at Tanagra Show
Athens, Sept. 7 – A Greek two-seat F-4 Phantom fighter jet crashed Saturday during the Athens Flying Week air show at Tanagra air base north of Athens, killing both pilots,…
Eight RSAF F-35As Bound for Singapore as Training Jets Stay in Arkansas
Singapore, Sept. 4 – Singapore F-35 jets will be split between home and overseas bases under a US Department of War report that puts the Republic of Singapore Air Force…
USS Abraham Lincoln Ends Record 286-Day Voyage in Thailand Port
Laem Chabang, Sept. 3 – The USS Abraham Lincoln, a nuclear-powered US aircraft carrier, docked at Laem Chabang port in Thailand on September 2, 2026, after 286 consecutive days at…
Japan F-35s Gain AARGM-ER Missiles Against Chinese Air Defenses
Tokyo, Sept. 2 – Japan’s Ministry of Defense will begin procurement of AARGM-ER anti-radiation missiles in 2027, according to the fiscal year 2027 budget document. These next-generation U.S. air-launched missiles…
Egypt Weighs Billion-Dollar Korean FA-50 Air Force Package
Seoul, Sept. 2 – South Korea is pursuing a $1 billion Egyptian aircraft deal for FA-50 light combat aircraft built by Korea Aerospace Industries as Egypt works to modernize its…