The number of foreign nationals slain, missing, or taken captive in Israel

Dozens of foreigners have reportedly been slain, reported missing, or taken captive as a result of the weekend attack on Israel by Hamas fighters.

More than 900 people have been slain in Israel, and more than 700 have been killed in Israeli retaliatory attacks on Gaza.

When th...

Japan, the United Kingdom, and Italy are developing next-generation fighter jets

Japan, the United Kingdom, and Italy said Friday that they will collaborate to create a next-generation fighter plane, with the possibility of future collaboration with allies including the United States.

The new jet, which is projected to be completed by 2035, will combine the nations&...

As tensions rise with North Korea, the United States and its allies have their fighter planes patrol the waters around the peninsula

On Tuesday, as diplomats from the United States and its Asian allies planned a coordinated reaction to a possible imminent nuclear test by North Korea, dozens of fighter planes were flown over waterways surrounding the Korean Peninsula as a show of force.

The flights coincided with a vi...

As more Emirati fighters take up mixed martial arts, the sport is gaining popularity in the UAE

With a global fan base of over 450 million, it is the world's third most popular sport after soccer and basketball.

At a gym in Al Quoz, the cage is set up for a practice battle. Abdulla Al Shamsi is getting ready to compete. He appears to be in control of his emotions and calm, but...

Russian and Chinese warplanes enter air defence zone of South Korean

Russian and Chinese warplanes which were on a joint exercise briefly entered the air defence identification zone of South Korea on November 19, as told by the military chief in Seoul.

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• Russian and Chinese warplanes enter South Korea’s a...

US makes it clear that it made no financing offers to Turkey on F-16 jets

The United States has declined Turkish President’s comment saying that Washington had made no such offer to Ankara for the sale of F-16 fighter jets.

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• United States declines claims of making an offer to Turkey
• Turkey made a ...

Japanese Defence Ministry seeks a rise in the military budget this year

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• The Defense Ministry has asked for 2.6% increase in budget this year
• Japan has been spending more on research and development

Japan’s Defence Ministry has asked for more funds in this year’s budget, as they are...

28 FIGHTER JETS FLOWN BY CHINA TOWARDS TAIWAN

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• 28 fighter jets flown by China towards Taiwan.
• This is the largest display of force by Beijing towards Taiwan.
• Taiwan's air force deployed its combat air patrol forces in response.
• G-7 nations issued a stat...

JAPAN LIKELY TO INTRODUCE A NEW LONG-RANGE MISSILE

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• Japan likely to introduce a new long-range missile.
• The missile will be made available to be fired from vessels and fighter jets.
• Japan intends to enhance its standoff defense capabilities.
• Missiles for ships w...

S. KOREA TO SHOWCASE ITS FIRST INDIGENOUS FIGHTER JET IN APRIL

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• S. Korea to showcase its first indigenous fighter jet in April.
• The country has been working on the next-generation fighter development project since late 2015.
• KAI is leading the $7.9 billion project.
• The comp...

F-35 DEAL WILL MOVE AHEAD POSITIVELY SAYS UAE MINISTER

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• The United Arab Emirates' diplomat to Washington says he is sure the offer of F-35 planes to his nation will continue after a survey by the upgraded US organization of some forthcoming arms deals to American partners

On previous ...

KAI REPORTS FINAL ASSEMBLY OF THE COUNTRY’S FIRST INDIGENOUS DEVELOPED FIGHTER JET

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• KAI reports final assembly of the country’s first indigenous developed fighter jet.
• The country has been working on the KF-X project to replace the Air Force's aging fleet of F-4 and F-5 jets.
• KAI started the fi...

S. KOREA NAVY AND THE COAST GUARD STAGED ANNUAL MILITARY EXERCISE IN DOKDO

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• S. Korea Navy and the Coast Guard staged annual military exercise in Dokdo.
•  The annual military drill took place on Dec.4 and was held on a smaller scale.
• The S. Korean Air Force and the Marines did not take part in...

GREECE TO RECEIVE FRENCH MADE RAFALE JETS TO BOOST ITS MILITARY POWER AMID TENSIONS WITH TURKEY

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• The government of Greece said that, it is going to receive a delivery of 18 French made Rafale fighter jets in the year 2021
• The prime minister of Greece said that, the deal is going to be finalized with the government of France in the com...

JAPAN PLANS TO DEVELOP THE NEXT FIGHTER JET WITH THE U.S AND BRITAIN

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• Japan plans to develop the next fighter jet with the U.S and Britain.
• Japan plans to develop a successor for its F-2 fighter jet.
• Japan plans to develop the prototype of the new fighter jet by 2024.
• Japan&rsqu...

U.S. AIR FORCE ALL SET TO UPGRADE ITS FIGHTER JETS WITH A 6TH GEN TECHNOLOGY

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• In an attempt to safeguard its aircraft from incoming missiles, the U.S. Air Force is planning to utilize the U.S.’ prime defense contractor's SHIELD pod-mounted laser system

• Few days back, the Pentagon had secretly tested a prototype for its...

SEIBU LIONS STREGTHENS BID FOR PACIFIC LEAGUE PLAYOFF SPOT

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• Seibu Lions strengthens bid for Pacific League playoff spot on Tuesday match.
• Lions won against Nippon Ham Fighters by 5-4 in the 7th inning RBI.
• Takumi Kuriyama and Cory Spangenberg hit a home run for the Lions.
...

WHITE HOUSE SIGNALS DEAL OF F- 35 FIGHTER PLANES TO UAE SOON

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• The White House has consented to sell first in class F-35 contender planes to the United Arab Emirates following its acknowledgment of Israel, conceivably moving the provincial power, a US official has said

President Donald Trump'...

JAPAN GOVT. PICKS MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES TO BUILD THE NEXT-GEN. FIGHTER PLANE

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• Japan Govt. picks Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to build the next-gen. fighter plane.
• The next-gen stealth jet will replace F-2s which was developed with the U.S.
• Mitsubishi will decide on other participants in the project....

ISRAEL WON’T OBJECT TO U.S. SALE OF CERTAIN WEAPONS SYSTEMS TO UAE

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• Israel won’t oppose the U.S. sale of “certain weapon systems” to the United Arab Emirates after an agreement with the Washington to upgrade its own capabilities to maintain its military edge in the Middle East

• The joint statement rele...