Dual-Mode APKWS II Rocket Enhances U.S. Airpower Against Drone Threats

Dual-Mode APKWS II Rocket Enhances U.S. Airpower Against Drone Threats

Sea Air Space 2025 sees unveiling of infrared-equipped APKWS II, ushering in a new era of efficient counter-UAS warfare. BAE Systems has introduced a major upgrade to its combat-proven APKWS II rocket system at this year’s Sea Air Space conference,...
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Philippines Pursues Landmark F-16 fighter jets Deal with U.S. Amid Rising Indo-Pacific Tensions

Manila's Bold Bid to Modernize Its Air Force Signals New Era of Strategic Alignment The Philippines is entering a critical phase in its decades-long struggle to modernize its military, as the government of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. intensifies negotiations with...
Turkey Integrates Tablet Technology in F-16 Cockpits to Enhance Locally-Developed Weapons

Turkey Integrates Tablet Technology in F-16 Cockpits to Enhance Locally-Developed Weapons

Turkey has begun integrating tablet computers into the cockpits of its F-16 fighter jets to facilitate the seamless integration of new locally-developed weapons. This move has interesting parallels with Ukraine’s adaptation of Soviet-era jets to employ Western air-to-ground weapons, showcasing...
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Ukrainian F-16 Crash Investigation: Ongoing Probe into Loss of Lt. Col. Oleksiy Mes

On August 26, 2023, the crash of a Ukrainian F-16 fighter jet during one of the largest Russian aerial attacks on Ukraine sent shockwaves through the Ukrainian Air Force and its allies. The incident resulted in the tragic death of...