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France Agrees to Sell Up to 100 Rafale Fighter Jets to Ukraine
Some in Ukraine criticized the 10-year timeline for the warplanes and other defense equipment, but France called it a long-term commitment to the country.
U.S. Officials Raise Concerns About Saudi Arabia’s Bid for F-35 Jets
A Pentagon intelligence report says China could try to acquire advanced F-35 technology in Saudi Arabia if the Trump administration sells jets to the kingdom.
Military Plane Crash in Georgia Kills 20 Turkish Air Force Members
A C-130 cargo plane returning to Turkey from Azerbaijan crashed in Georgia, killing 20 members of Turkey’s Air Force.
Turkish Military Plane Crashes in Georgia, Killing 20 Troops
The Turkish defense minister said that 20 Air Force servicemen died when their military cargo plane crashed after taking off from Azerbaijan on Tuesday.
U.S. Sends Attack Aircraft to El Salvador Amid Regional Troop Buildup
A New York Times analysis of satellite imagery and air traffic control communications found that U.S. military planes began operating out of the Central American country in mid-October.
Is the U.S. Losing in Vietnam? Russia, North Korea and China Are Gaining.
U.S. allies worry that American volatility and Russian outreach and arms sales, in particular, are driving Vietnam into a new phase.
What Are Gripen Fighter Jets and Why Does Ukraine Want Them From Sweden?
The Swedish warplanes are well suited to the rugged combat operations Ukraine will have to carry out, experts say.
Australia Says Chinese Fighter Jet Released Flares Near Its Military Plane
The incident in the South China Sea on Sunday highlights tension in a region where China is demonstrating its growing military capabilities.
Maps: Where the U.S. Is Building Up Military Force in the Caribbean
About 10,000 U.S. troops and dozens of military aircraft and ships are in the region as the Trump administration increases pressure on Venezuela.