‘Defending the skies,’ France delivers first Mirage 2000 fighters to Ukraine
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomed the new deliveries on X, calling them “another significant step in strengthening Ukraine’s security.”
Elbit to supply Israel with $80 million in EW and protection suites for F-16s
The procurement of the new systems for the F-16s is part of a much larger process the Ministry of Defense has embarked upon since the Oct. 7 attack on Israel by Hamas.
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South American nations add ‘upgrading air forces’ to 2025 resolutions
As several countries pursue new fighter jets, experts told Breaking Defense it’s more about avoiding obsolescence than a southern arms race.
Air Force reopens F-16 ejection seat deal, setting up contest between Collins, Martin-Baker
While the Air Force will originally focus on a competition to place new ejection seats in the service's F-16 fleet, “decisions following the competition could extend to other platforms, including the F-22 and B-1," the Air Force said.
IAI targets US, Russian-built jets with upgraded Ehud ACMI pods
The newest version the company is showing off at I/ITSEC is the Ehud Next Generation pod, which is designed to work with fifth-generation Western jets.
Swedish Gripen jets don’t ‘make sense’ for Ukraine yet, Dutch defense chief says
Chief of Defence of the Netherlands Gen. Onno Eichelsheim told Breaking Defense that F-16s are already in play and that Ukraine doesn't have the pilots to man new, complex systems.
Breaking Defense announces Breaking Defense Europe, a new, distinct, European edition
Breaking Defense Europe will launch May 4 with Tim Martin and Elisabeth Gosselin-Malo as co-editors.
As Air Force reviews ejection seat deal, Collins, Martin-Baker gear up for a fight
The Air Force is nearing a decision on whether to recompete an ejection seat contract held by Collins. If the service changes course, it will send shockwaves through the duopoly that fights over every potential ejection seat sale.
Ukraine’s lost F-16: Debris and a deadly mission
Some details of the F-16 downing have come out, and sources have helped fill in some gaps for Breaking Defense, including around the theory that the loss was the result of shrapnel that hit the plane.
Lockheed Martin sees 300 potential F-16 export sales ‘opportunity’
"As we work each individual case, we will adjust our [production] line as necessary to provide those capabilities as long as the demand exists," said OJ Sanchez, vice president of F-16 and F-22 programs at Lockheed Martin.
First F-16 fighter jets on their way to Ukraine, to fly ‘this summer’
The long-awaited deliveries of the aircraft could represent a major uplift in capability for Ukraine, which has been largely relying on Soviet-era MiG-29 and Su-27 combat jets to counter Russia’s invasion.
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Eight ‘capability coalitions’ are rushing arms to Ukraine. Here’s who will donate what. (EXPLAINER)
NATO has established eight different capability coalitions designed to get critical systems or ammo into Ukrainian hands quickly. Here's a deep dive into how they're all faring.
Northrop sees F-16 IVEWS, IBCS as ‘multibillion dollar’ international sales drivers
In addition, CEO Kathy Warden says the company sees a chance to sell up to five Triton UAVs to the NATO alliance.
From F-16s to NATO, Argentina’s moves tilt West, but ties to China to last
There are flashpoints to watch as Argentina navigates its future between the polar attractions of Washington and Beijing, including future defense deals and a deep space facility.
Report says Greece could ship F-16s fighter jets to Ukraine
Ukraine has consistently called for international supply partners to send it fighter jets in a bid to push back Russian defenses and prosecute targets more easily, but a first in-country delivery from Denmark is not expected to happen until this summer.