Indonesia has signed a Letter of Intent with Leonardo to support its ambition of acquiring M-346 F Block 20 fighter aircraft. The agreement comes after the Ministry of Defense selected the M-346 to respond to Indonesia's training and combat capability needs.
An Indian Air Force HAL Tejas light combat aircraft crashed during a flying display at the Dubai Airshow 2025 on November 21, 2025. Video from the venue showed the aircraft losing altitude before impact.
Germany's newly appointed Air Force chief, Lieutenant General Holger Neumann, has indicated Berlin may pursue alternative fighter aircraft options if the troubled Franco-German-Spanish Future Combat Air System (FCAS) program continues facing delays. In a Der Spiegel interview, Neumann emphasized that Germany's priority is building a highly networked force centered on combat cloud technology and unmanned systems, rather than any specific crewed fighter platform.
Dassault Aviation has published 'Marcel Bloch Aircraft - Volume 3: Fighters and Other Developments', a new book by Philippe Ricco that explores the early fighter development of Marcel Bloch. The book covers the first Bloch fighter aircraft and their prototypes, as well as Marcel Bloch's experiences during World War II, including his imprisonment and subsequent return to the aviation industry.
Saab has signed a €3.1 billion contract with the Colombian Government to supply 17 Gripen E/F fighter aircraft, marking one of the largest defense acquisitions in Colombia's history. The deal includes 15 single-seat Gripen E fighters and two dual-seat Gripen F aircraft, as well as support services and training.