How much risk does the U.S. airpower plan absorb when the fighters meant to replace today’s premier fleets arrive years later ...

Both platforms are experiencing delays likely to persist into the next decade.

India has an urgent need for new combat aircraft but the European next-generation fighter offerings may not be the answer.

The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II, with its many variants, is likely the best-known fifth-generation fighter plane flying today — at least when it comes to Western nations. As of 2026, 1,000 F-35s ...

The Future Combat Air System project has stalled because the French and German contractors don’t see eye to eye.

Recognising the global shift towards AI, stealth, and unmanned systems in warfare, India is considering joining either the UK ...

Pratt & Whitney's engine promo video accidentally revealed Boeing's classified F-47 sixth-generation fighter design with 1,000+ mile range and drone control.

India is considering collaborating with one of Europe’s sixth-generation fighter jet programmes. The options include Future Combat Air System (FCAS) led by France, Germany and Spain or UK-Italy-Japan ...

India may join FCAS or GCAP sixth-gen fighter projects to access advanced combat tech, while balancing indigenous AMCA development and strategic autonomy.

According to the Global Firepower 2026 rankings, these are the five countries with the largest military aircraft fleets in ...

The F-35 will also serve as a test bed for technologies that will become commonplace in the next generation of jets. Flying in coordination with AI-enabled drones will become a staple of any ...