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Middle East crisis live: Trump leaves Situation Room to golf as ships report attacks and Iran closes strait of Hormuz The GuardianView Full Coverage on Google News
Conversations about aerial combat have long centred on fifth and sixth generation aircraft, stand‑off weapons and advanced air‑to‑air missiles. Yet a discernible shift is underway as Collaborative Combat Aircraft, more commonly referred to as loyal wingman, emerge as the next transformative element in aerial warfare.These unmanned aircraft are designed to fly alongside or ahead of manned fighters
Photographer VALENTINA SINIS was given exclusive access to the secret mountain bases of the Kurdish Women’s Protection Forces. FATOU FERRARO reports
A French Rafale fighter jet has been observed at BA 125 Istres airbase in southern France carrying a new counter-drone configuration.The system fitted is the Thales JF12 pod, a launcher capable of firing both unguided and guided 68 mm rockets, including the SNEB and ACULEUS variants, as well as similar munitions.Reports from Voennoye Obozrenie confirm that this marks a significant step in
Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation (UAC), part of the state-owned ROSTEC conglomerate, has delivered the first batch of Su-35S multirole fighters for 2026 to the Ministry of Defence, marking the beginning of this year’s supply cycle for the Russian Aerospace Forces (VKS).The announcement underscores the continuity of industrial output and the sustained demand for advanced tactical aviation
Russia’s fifth-generation stealth fighter jet, the Su-57, is experiencing a surge in demand, according to Rosoboronexport, the country’s defence export company, as stated in a report by Zee News.While specific buyers have not been disclosed, the firm confirmed that multiple export orders have already been received and that negotiations are expanding across different regions. Several partner
Tejasvi Surya BJP’s MP from Bangalore South visited Arctus unit and reviewed their operationsBangalore-based Arctus Aerospace has unveiled its AX1 unmanned aerial vehicle, a platform designed to operate at a flight ceiling of 20,000 feet with an endurance of up to 10 hours.The launch of this high-altitude UAV marks a significant step in transforming real-time Earth observation, offering
Ukraine’s National Security and Defence Council Secretary Rustem Umerov, a close aide to President Volodymyr Zelensky, held separate meetings in New Delhi on Friday with India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval.The discussions centred on the prospects of achieving a lasting peace in Ukraine, with both sides emphasising dialogue and diplomacy as the
NDTV’s Gaurie Dwivedi, reporting in the India Ascends series, emphasised how India’s economic resilience is being recognised globally even as it tactically leverages regional treaties to strengthen its strategic position.The juxtaposition of India’s growth story with Pakistan’s brewing crisis underscores the shifting balance in South Asia’s economic and geopolitical landscape.India’s
Flight operations at Pune airport came to a sudden halt late on Friday night after an incident involving an Indian Air Force aircraft forced the closure of the runway, reported TOI.The disruption began around 11pm, bringing landings and take-offs to a standstill and causing widespread inconvenience to passengers.At least 32 incoming flights from different cities were either diverted or cancelled,