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Fighter Jets

Austrian fighter jets intercept US military aircraft in repeated airspace incidents

Austrian Eurofighter Typhoon jets were scrambled on two consecutive days to intercept unauthorized United States military aircraft entering Austrian airspace, according to government statements.

13 May 2026-13:52
Latvia scrambles NATO fighter jets after airspace threat near Russian border

Latvia scrambled fighter jets and activated NATO air patrols after reporting a possible airspace threat near its border with Russia, according to the Latvian National Armed Forces.

09 May 2026-12:43
Allegations of Emirati airstrike on Qeshm pier reported, Iranian media say

Unverified claims have emerged alleging that Emirati fighter jets carried out an airstrike on the Bahman pier in Iran’s Qeshm port, according to Iranian media reports citing unnamed and Israeli sources.

08 May 2026-13:52
Peru's F-16 buy leads to resignations, crisis

Peru's decision to buy 12 F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets from a U.S. company has sparked a political crisis, leading to Cabinet resignations and strained diplomatic relations with Washington.

23 Apr 2026-18:42
Belgium, Spain commit €1B and F-16s to Ukraine

Belgium and Spain have each pledged €1 billion in new military aid to Ukraine, including additional F-16 fighter jets and spare parts for the Ukrainian armed forces, according to Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov after talks with Belgium's Defense Minister Theo Francken and Spain's Margarita Robles.

15 Apr 2026-19:15
IRGC claims it shot down American fighter jet - VIDEO

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has once again claimed it shot down an enemy fighter jet, continuing a pattern of disputed wartime statements amid the ongoing regional conflict.

03 Apr 2026-00:37
Iranian army targets Israeli and US air bases hosting advanced fighter jets - VIDEO

The Iranian army has launched retaliatory drone strikes on Israeli and US air bases in the region where their fighter jets are stationed.

24 Mar 2026-09:14
Cantürk Caner: Türkiye will not become a “new Iran” - INTERVIEW

The Eastern Mediterranean has once again moved to the center of global geopolitics. Growing military activity around Cyprus, the arrival of new naval forces in the region, rising diplomatic tensions, and the shifting strategic positions of key actors are turning the Cyprus issue into one of the most important elements of the regional security equation. Against this background, the rivalry among major powers for influence in the Eastern Mediterranean is becoming increasingly visible, as the interests of Türkiye, the European Union, the United Kingdom, France, and several Middle Eastern countries intersect there.

12 Mar 2026-10:05
Emre Diner: Security in Eastern Mediterranean cannot exist without Türkiye - INTERVIEW

Türkiye has deployed F-16 fighter jets to Northern Cyprus, while France has sent its aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle toward the Middle East amid rising regional tensions. The developments come as military activity increases across the Eastern Mediterranean, with several countries reinforcing their naval and air presence.

11 Mar 2026-13:33
Türkiye explores F-16 deployment to Turkish Cyprus: source

A defense ministry source stated on Saturday that Türkiye is considering deploying F-16 fighter jets to the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC).

07 Mar 2026-18:26