Fighter Jets

Russian Military destroyed 2,203 targets of Ukrainian military infrastructure

Sun, 06 Mar 2022 - 02:17 GMT

Major General Igor Konashenkov, Russian fighter jets and air defense systems have shot down 10 Ukrainian combat aircraft and helicopters over the past 24 hours, Tass News Agency reported.

After closing 30 Rafale jets deal earlier in May, Egyptian president meets CEO of Dassault Aviation

Mon, 17 May 2021 - 10:07 GMT

Trappier stressed Dassault Aviation's keenness on developing its existing cooperation with Egypt, which is one of its main partners worldwide.

One of top 10 strongest armies: What we know about capabilities of Egypt’s Military

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 - 04:36 GMT

The Egyptian army’s planned intervention in Libya has been justified by the presence of militias in the war-torn country, which threaten the national security of both Libya and its eastern neighbor, Egypt.

Russian fighter jets land in Crimea amid Ukraine tensions

Sat, 22 Dec 2018 - 02:10 GMT

More than a dozen SU-27 and SU-30 fighter jets which Russia is deploying to boost its air force, amid heightened tensions with Ukraine.

Japan to get first post-WWII aircraft carriers

Tue, 18 Dec 2018 - 07:50 GMT

Japan will get its first aircraft carriers since World War II and buy dozens of fighter jets under a new defence plan approved.

UAE lodges complaint against Qatar at UN for airspace violation

Tue, 27 Mar 2018 - 03:13 GMT

UAE lodged a complaint at the UN ICAO against Qatar for violating Bahraini airspace and jeopardizing a UAE civilian aircraft.

Saudi Crown Prince signs off UK visit with push for fighter jet deal

Fri, 09 Mar 2018 - 05:24 GMT

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has been in the British capital for three days, meeting Queen Elizabeth, Prime Minister Theresa May and executives.

Qatar’s military deals since rift

Tue, 12 Dec 2017 - 07:17 GMT

Qatar signed a €6 billion (about $7 billion) deal to purchase 24 Typhoon fighters from Britain, BBC reported Sunday.

Israeli jets cause sonic boom over Sidon

Mon, 11 Sep 2017 - 12:10 GMT

Israeli aircraft reportedly broke the sound barrier while flying over Sidon in Lebanon on Sunday.

Arab coalition launches air strikes on Houthi sites in Yemen

Fri, 28 Jul 2017 - 08:31 GMT

Arab coalition fighter jets launched Friday intensive air strikes on Houthi militants' sites in the Yemeni capital Sanaa, local Yemeni sources told Sky News.

Third batch of French Rafale jets arrive in Cairo

Thu, 06 Apr 2017 - 08:52 GMT

Egypt received the third batch of three “Rafale” French fighter jets, as per an agreement signed between France and Egypt in February 2015

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