The continent of Europe has created some of the most capable military aircraft in history, indeed the first combat action by an aeroplane was in Italian service. In the First World War, all of the ...

The air war in World War II was not decided by a single aircraft, but by a combination of platforms that delivered consistent ...

As Germany weighs the pros and cons of expanding its F-35 fleet, the decision could have far-reaching implications for Europe ...

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 ...

Airbus, which represents Germany and Spain in the multibillion-euro FCAS warplane program, will support a proposal to instead build two separate jets if the countries participating in the project ...

“One million flying hours is a truly historic milestone that reflects three decades of teamwork, innovation, and commitment from thousands of people across Europe,” said Jorge Tamarit-Degenhardt, ...

Germany does not need the same new fighter jets as France, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Wednesday, signalling that Berlin could abandon a flagship joint defence project for Europe. "The French need, ...

Polish Armed Forces Operational Command said that F-16 fighter jets had been scrambled to intercept the Russian Il-20 ...