The MiG-25 was so fast that it could melt its own engines if pushed too far. Though its top speed was often cited as Mach 3.2, that velocity was considered unsafe.

This fighter jet would set itself on fire if you flew it wrong! All about MiG-25 Foxbat

First flown in 1964, its top speed of 3530 kmph (Mach 3.2) and operational ceiling of 85,000 feet made it a technological marvel. It officially entered service in 1966.


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US sailors had to leap for their lives when a fighter jet fell off a navy aircraft carrier that making evasive manoeuvres to avoid Houthi militant fire in the Red Sea.

US billion dollar campaign struggle against Houthi missiles

#Gravitas Iran has taken yet another major step in its military expansion. The country has officially introduced the Yak-130 advanced fighter jets into active service, marking its combat debut in the ongoing large-scale military exercises.

Iran's deadly fighter jet, hovercraft unveiled

Billionaire Elon Musk, tapped by US President-elect Donald Trump to slash federal government spending, lashed out at modern fighter jets on Monday, saying that drones were the future of air combat.

'Will just get pilots killed,' Elon Musk calls on US to replace fighter jets with drones

Air Show China, China's biggest air show, is on full display, showcasing the nation's military power and advanced aerospace technology to global spectators and potential buyers.

China Flexes Aerospace Muscles As Zhuhai Airshow Roars To Life

An Indian Air Force MiG-29 fighter jet crashed near Agra on Monday (Nov 4) during a routine training sortie due to a "system malfunction", the IAF said. During the incident, the pilot manoeuvred the aircraft to ensure no damage to life or property on the ground, before ejecting safely.

MiG-29 fighter jet crashes near Agra, pilot ejects to safety; probe ordered

A US military F-35 fighter jet en route to Edwards Air Force Base in California crashed near Albuquerque International Airport in New Mexico on Tuesday (May 28) leaving the pilot with 'serious injuries'.

F-35 fighter jet crashes near Albuquerque int'l airport, pilot sustains 'serious injuries'

First flight of LCA Mark 1A fighter aircraft has been completed in Bengaluru by the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited. The aircraft was airborne for 15 minutes during its first flight.

India’s LCA Tejas Mark 1A fighter aircraft completes first flight in Bengaluru

Japan's cabinet on Tuesday (March 26) gave the green light for the export of new fighter jets currently under development in collaboration with the United Kingdom and Italy.

Japan gets out of post-World War pacifism, allows sale of fighter jets

The United States Department of Defence (DoD) has recently allocated a contract worth 68.4 million US dollars to an American company for the construction of 50 advanced air-to-ground missiles slated for delivery to Taiwan over the next four years, as reported by Central News Agency Taiwan which cited information from the Department of Defence (DoD).

US awards contract worth $68.4 million to make fighter jet missiles for Taiwan

The cause of a large blast in Iran's Semnan province was determined as a fighter jet breaking the sound barrier on Monday, state media reported. Iranian state media had earlier said a large explosion was heard at the Garmsar industrial town, the fourth such incident in the province of Semnan in a week, according to semi-official Mehr news agency.

Iran: 'Blast' in Semnan province caused by fighter jet breaking sound barrier

South Korea's military technology on display, KF-21 Boramae fighter jet makes its debut.

The F-35 fighter jet is arguably the world's most advanced fifth-generation fighter jet. A single F-35 fighter costs an average of a $100 million. But the F-35 weapons program over the course of its life span will cost the American exchequer a staggering $1.7 trillion. Making the F-35 fighter jet program, the most expensive weapons program in history anywhere in the world. But does the F-35 fighter jet justify the cost of its development? Mohammed Saleh explores.

Can the United States' F-35 compete with Russian & Chinese fighter jets?

Two people dramatically ejected from a vintage fighter jet just before it crashed at a Michigan air show on Sunday (August 13), sending up an expansive black cloud of smoke, said authorities.

WATCH: Two dramatically eject minutes before vintage fighter jet crashes at Michigan Air show

The United States is set to send additional fighter jets to West Asia. Pentagon will also send across a warship the transfer is aimed at monitoring key waterways in the region.

US to send jets to monitor key waterways in West Asia

Israel has approved the purchase of a third squadron of F-35 stealth fighter jets in a deal worth $3 billion, the Ministry of Defence said on Sunday (July 2). The additional 25 aircraft manufactured by Lockheed Martin will bring the number of F-35s in Israel's air force to 75, the ministry said, adding that the deal will be financed through the defence aid package Israel receives from the United States.

Israel to buy 25 more F-35 stealth jets in $3 billion deal

One of the major discussions going to take place between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden during the former’s visit to Washington would be on the joint manufacturing of fighter jet engines.

India, US on verge of finalising deal to jointly produce fighter jet engines: Report

Polish President Andrzej Duda has said that giving F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine would have to be a decision that allies take after consensus. He was speaking with BBC.

F-16 fighter jets should be given to Ukraine only after consensus: Poland

Japan, UK and Italy are merging their next generation fighter jet projects. According to reports, it's a groundbreaking partnership spanning Europe and Asia that is Japan's first major industrial defence collaboration beyond the US since World War II.

Japan, UK & Italy to build fighter jet together; PM Sunak says 'Deal will keep UK safe from threats'

Japan, Britain and Italy are merging their next-generation jet fighter projects in a ground-breaking partnership spanning Europe and Asia that is Japan's first major industrial defence collaboration beyond the United States since World War II.

Japan, Britain & Italy to jointly build their sixth-generation fighter jet

Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

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India's indigenous fighter aircraft Tejas has prompted International attention. A handful of countries have already shown interests to procure the aircraft. WION's correspondent Sidharth MP brings us more on this.

India's fighter jet grabs international attention

India's indigenous fighter aircraft Tejas has prompted International attention. A handful of countries have already shown interests to procure the aircraft. WION's correspondent Sidharth Sibal brings us more on this.

India's fighter jet grabs international attention; Australia, Philippines, US interested in Tejas

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